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The evening Argus., 1862-01-04

Wo'S M?--.A Right near at hanm IN hen.
mcky--FearS Of English intertcrence mttA
tie Blockade--I lWie Gm-6oat FTght-
Rejei Pckets ta&eH--N More stories Of Rebei
disGR'ction-N Nericam Nems-- Erchange Of
Pr'So"ers- Erciting and Interesting ueet
ing Of friends-Kentucky Nems
WASHINGTON. Jan. Alt is said that cir.
cumstnnces have transpred within the last
few days leading to the belief that il will not
be difficult to designate, with certainty the
source whence the rabels have derived their
information within the last two months.
Special to Tribune
a dispatch received here this evening. from
Louisville, states that up to the latest adyces
from Buell. army no engagement had taken
place. 1t was expected that but little time
would elapse before there would be decisive
battle fought or a rapid retreat.
The rebels were reported to have taken
their position, and the unionists were within
one and halt days march of them The
Norfolk Day Book of Jan. lst, contens the
following telegram:
Nashville, Dec. "a special dispatch to
the Nashville Courier from Hopkinsvlle,
says, Col. Forests cavalry about 300 strong
aha the union cavalry about the same mum,
oer' r' met at Sacramento. on Green river, on
saturday, when a skrmsh ensued. About
oO unIohlsts were killed, wounded and taken
prisoners. Oar loss consists # Can't CLAW
MerriWether, OF Louisville. and one private
sllieu and one wounded. The enemy fled in
great confusion.
ne Richmond EnqU,rer OF the 3O,b saws
| the lion. VIM. IL. Brown, an Englishman
| formerly editor of the New York ,jonrnaI of
! Commerce, has been commissioned as actin,,
secretary Of state during the temnorarv 40
, sence from Richmond Of Hon. R.M T Un,tar
ms confirms the report that Hunter, with
breckinridge, has sailed from Halifax far En-
rope
The Richmond papers of the 2Sth say TIM,
Charleston was fired in several nlaccs an
Sunday evening last Several BUILDINGS of
but small value were destroyed
1t is almost certain that the English will
if they have not already, occupy Mctamor.s
with the design, it is stcared, OF opening com.
merce with the rebel states, by way of Brown.
s,lls saOd exporting osiIS" and importing contra
Hcrald's dispatch
A fight occurred on tile I'd inst, between
the union gun boats Yankee and Annacosta,
Vi the Potomac h0tilla, and the rebel battery
N COCKPIT Point. The missiles from the riAed
gun OF the battery struck the Yankee. doing
but small damage. Severtl of the proiectiles
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
Illinois Soldiers assigned position o,
Anupr

The Sturg's Rife Corps of Chicago, toeeth.
er with the Tenth Regular Infantry, have
been detailed as Gen. McClellan's Body.
Guard, on foot ; and Capt. Barker's BRA.
goon's, also of Chicago. continue to act n.
Gen. McClelan's Body.Guard, mounted. -
Springfield Journal
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04

ILLINOIS STATE RLCisrrK.-Tbis old and
reliable and able organ of the dcmocracv of
Illinois, published at the capitol Of our s,ots
has recently come out with an entire now
dress, and is now one Of the handsomest pa.
pers in the state
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04

FIRE.-On Saturday afternoon last. the
dwelling house of VIM. l.. Baraes, short
distance east of town, was totally destroyed
BY hre, with portion of the furniture in it.
The origin Of the fire cannot be learned, al
though the family was at home at the time.
The building was not insured.
At this season of the year great care should
be taken with lire. Water is not abundant.
high winds prevail, and a fire once started
cannot easily be quelled. - Ge,use0 PepuLlir,
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Rock Island. January ith, 1862.

A conflict of authority has arisen between
our state and the United States authorities
in regard 10 furnishing supplies for our sol
diers. The state in order to aid the general
government appropriated some three millions
OF dollars to furnish our troops, the money to
be ultimately returned to Ms from the United
States Our bonds were sold for - cents on
the dollar to raise the money, ~ that one
fourth Of the money wc expended was dead
loss, except that il created fat jobs for Quar-
termaster General John Wood, and horde
Of Office holders under him
Under new regulation Of the war depart.
ment, the states are to be relieved from furn.
ishing any more supplies, that matter being
placed under the charge of United States
officers. But Ex Gov. John Wood and his
Office holders refuse TO obey Mr.. Liucoln' s
order and insist on continuing to sell Illinois
bonds for IS cents in order to hold on to thei,
places and furnish fat jobs for their frinds;-
and the tux payers Of Illinois must be shaveC
out of one fourth OF their money in order t
enrich John Wood and his party Office holders
How do the x.payers like il!
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04

t5- The Argus Is the only paper in this eoan'
,y that take, tclcgraphic reports, consequently II
can furnish the people OF this and adjoining coun'
,iss with news in advance of any other paper,
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
FRANCIS SMEALON,

HOUSE and Sign Painter, and Glazier.
Ill Particular attention paid to Paper Hanging.
All work warranted TO give satisfaction. Prices
reasonable. Orders may be left at Johnston's
-four store, near the Court House.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04

The people Of Boston and New England
who reioiced at the capture of Mason and Sli
dell, and .teted Captain Wilkes for his par.
ticipation in it, are now said to be Just as
well pleased at their release They are
= strange people!- Gin. Eng.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
CALL AND sETTLE.

4 LII notes and accounts due me or the late
n hrm OF Whitaker X Everts, must be paid by
the hrst day of January next, or they will be leH
with II. c. Connolly, Esq, for collection. Take
due notice and govern yourselves accordingly
Dec5 dawtf A. ENERTS.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
MICHAEL LIEBERkNECHT,

TAILOR-Opposite the Rock Island House.
| over Everts' store. Garments made in the
atest style and best manner and warranted TO fit.
Particular attention given to cutting garments
for customers. All work done in accordance
with ,he times and at reasopble prices
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LAW PARTNERSHIP.
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that Theresa.
Y heretofore living with me my wife, having
left my bed and board without just cause, will
not be responsible any debts her contracting,
and all persons are hereby forbidden to trust her
on my account.
Dated this 9th day of December, A. D. 1861
decg daw3w PHILIP DINGIEDINE
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04

Gears, the following property IN the Cit. oI Dayen
'ort, yiz:
In block 1925 feet, fronting on I'd street,
100 feet, fronting on Watsfst-eet,
60 feet fronting on Sd street
In block linear the Market House
so feet fronting on Warren street,
tending 100 feet back. with an
each side OF the lot.
In block ls--sO feet fronting on Third street.
l25 fronting on Scott street
In block 20320 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 teet fronting on Sixth street,
100 feet fronting on Warren street,
In block 3l--lbO feet fronting on Fifth street,
l5O feet fronting on Scott street.
In block 3b--300 feet lrontlng on Western avenu
100 feet fronting on Sixth treet,
!6O feet fronting on Seventh street.
In block 3s--l50 feet fronting on Brown street,
$50 feet fronting on Seventh street.
In block 2S- 50 feet fronting on Sixth street, and
extending back 80 feet.
For part iculars inquire of Corbln & Dow Attor-
news at Law, or OF JAMES MAY.
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J. II. uSDrRwoOp, IF, J. uSpFRwoop,
Chicago. Rock Island.
UNDERWOOD NRnTuERS

COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Steele's
Y Block, Cor. of South Water and Lasalle Sw.,
Chicago, His, (P. q. Boz ii15.J
References. d sidway, Marsh Bros,
Doggett i Easson, Jefferson Farmer, Chicago,
His. b. {. Martin, J. II. Murphy, Alton, lls..
Hon. b. Davenport, Isaac Negus, Rock Island,
His. Hon. !. w. Drury, Davenport, Ia; Hon. J..
NJ. Gould, Moline, Ills.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
Dated thls 80 day Of January, A. d. 1862,
SUSAN J. PkRSHlSG, AdminlstrstuI
MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD
Great Central Route To New York, New
England and the Cahadas.

On and after SUNDAY, Nov ), 1851, traias
leave the Great Contra! Union Depot foot oi Lake
street, Chicago, as iollows
GOO A. M.-DAy.EIpress except sunday srr'o
at Detroit 600 p, m.; Suspension
Bridge 4,U3 a. nj Albany AIS p. m
New York $50 p. n; Boston ls'9V
=, ~,
$50 T.. M.-Night Express except sunday AZ
riyes at Detroit 600 4. M; Suspen-
sion Bridge 52j p. nj Albany O'lJ
am; New Nork 1900 IN. , Boston
l,3O p. ~
Cincinnati trans, via NJ. e. Railroad, leave CHI
ca1o At 600 a, ~, Mail Tram. $50 p. IN. Fast Ill
pres. ArrNe ~ Cicago at 100 a. in East EIProS',
and / p IN. Night Mad Tram.
The 90 p. N. tr,In leaving Chccg0 rune
through to Chicago without change OF cars or bag
gage.
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lieu Adrertisrmruts.
FRESH OYSTERS.

Df the can, or served up in any style de-
ID sired, Agood supply always on hand
the best Liquors and Cigars,
PHIL HEINE,
Rock Island Saloon.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLiSclS,
Rock Island County,
In the Circuit Court OF said County, oi the Jan
uary Term, 1862.
Henry X. Buell.,
Henry l.. Hill, Co,,,l,io,,s
Gilbert l.. Granger,
philander =. Langdon,
vs.. Creditors Bill.
Robert Richardson,
George Balch, Doc,rd,o,s
Stephen NJ Balch,
Thomas X. Wilcher,
NOTICE is hereby given to the defendant,
" stephen NJ. Balch, in the above entitled
cause, that bill has heretofore been filed by the
above named complainants against the above
named defendants, and n summons issued against
SAID defendants, returnable to the September
term, A. D. 1860, of our court, that s5ld sum
mons was duly returned not served upon you, SAID
Stephen NJ. Balch, and at said last mentioned term
of our court the said cause was continued and
an order tor publication as to you granted. That
affidavit of your non-residence has been fled and
an alias summons has been ssued IN the above en-
titled cause against you, the said Stephen NJ.
BaIch, Impleaded with Robert Richardson, George
BaIch and Thomas X. Wicher, returnable to the
January term, a. d. 1862, OF our court.
Now, unless you, the said Stephen NJ. Balch,
shall be and appear before our court, on the first
day OF the next term thereof, to be holden at the
Court House, IN Rock Island, on the second Mon
day OF January, 4. d. 1862, and plead, answer,
demur to the said bill, the allegations therein
contained wall be taken for confessed, ard a decree
entered accordingly.
EDWARD II. BOWMAN, Clerk.
CHAs. NJ. OSBORN, of Counsel.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
At the Pittsburgh Stove
Store.

WlLL be found large and fine assort.
w ment OF coal and wood cook stoves Also
tn Ware, &c, sc.
Miners amp and cooking utensils, and every
thing necessary for a complete kt-out
Repairing and job-work of all kinds oroupt
and neatly done.
DON ELLIOTT,
Nearly opp. Co.r. square,
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
SPRINGFIELD
Fire and Marine Insurance COmDany
OF SpRINGFJEIO Mass

OF SPRINGFIELD, MISS
CASH CAPITAL. s9no M,
- P,us - 24U, 600
fONTlNUES TO ENSURE kEAL AND
- PERSONAL PROPERTY on the most favor.
BILE terms.
Claims for Loss equitably and hoporaly adjusted
For Insurance, appiyto
HERMAN FIELD, Agent
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
The Delivery of Mason and slIdell.

We know that within few hours Of the
fact of the arrest Of Mason aud SlldeIl being
made known to the president he entertained
and expressed the opinion that the prisoners
must be given up.-Nnr Fork Commercial
Adr,rtiser.
Why did not the president act upon his
fr., thoughts Tohave given up the pri,
oncrs in magnanmous spirit, and for the
ends Of international justice, would have
shown great spirit To surrender them up
on threats, even though just, has in it a taste
of the ashes Of bitterness. What bad conn
seIor advised the president To invite this hu
utilization AUany (N T. )Arg,ts and Al
las
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04

There is something in the atmosphere at
Washingt N that makes owIrds and ap~o
tatrs oi men who left home with high resolves
aud brave words on their lips Ch,co9o Tri-
bRlic.
The editor OF the TyiJmc speaks from per
sonaI experience in the above paragraph, for
proof OF which read the account Of the mas
terly retreat of DR.. Ray from Bull Run
Th" poor Doctor didn't even stop to breathe
until hr reached Chicago and At every station
proclaimed the thrilling news that Wash.
lngton is lost" The editors Of the Tribune
have all been to Washington, and their own
epthct of towards and apostates" is appro,
pirate AS regards their own case.- S'cHing
lW.) GdzcHc.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
CHAN G l.. O T. Il ] Nj T. .
WINTER ARRANGEMENT
Michigan Southern Il Lake shore X. X

!" - A"'sN ''' - -~'
On and sitter SUNDAY, Nov. 80, and until tnFlh-
.r notice, trains will leave Chicago as follows
New YOKK DAY EXPRESS:
6.CO A. VI. Daily, except Sunday, via old Michigan
road, connecting at Ekhart with train on
Ar-Ll road, at White Pigeon with tram Tor
Three Rivers, at Adrian with train tor Jack.
son; at Ar Line Junction with trains tor
Monroe and Detroit.
NICHT EApRlSs:
$50 p. NJ. Daily, except Saturday, via old Mich-
gan road, connecting at ADRIAN with trains
for Detroit.
Trans arrive from the East at lO.ij IN. and | 90
p. III.
All the above trans make regular connections
to Dunkrk, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Albany, New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and all
other points east
SallsbUry's Patent Busters used on all the trans
Luxurious new sleeping coaches. with all mod
ern improvements, run on night trains between
Chicago and Cleveland without change.
Through tickets can be obtained at the com
pany's Office j6 Clark street, under the sherman
House, at the depot, corner Van Buren, and
Sherman streets.
JOHN D. CAMPBELL,
GEO. NJ, GRAY, Gen'l Sup't, ToIedo, ..
GEM Western Ag't.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
OYSTERS! OYSTERS ! 4!

HAVE made complete arrangements with
| Mr II Cooke for his celebrated Baltimore
Oysters. shall be prepared TO furnish them
wholesale or retail at all times.
F. II, WARREN.
knck l.lanl- Snni % Itf
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04

Tng Irish race in the present awful crisis,
have displayed couStancy aud courage
that ought never to be forgotten by the
American people. The German and the
Frenchman come here animated by an nndy
ing attachment to their inthcrInnds, aud
while they, too. have manifested heroic de
yotion 10 the cause Of their adopted country,
il is the lrishman alone who becomes thor-
ough American British rapacty, British
insoence. and British ari.tocracy have made
him so much u subject in Ireland, that he
LONGS u be n freeman in America, aud when
he reaches our soil, his first and constant
thought is 10 gather around him the relatives
and friends that he has left at home. When
England strikes at the American Union, with.
on, proyocatlon, and in the face OF the con.
cessiuns Of this Government, is there an
lrishmap anywhere, here, in Canada, i'll
Australia, or in ireland itself, that will not
feel that this new evidence Of the audaclty
Of England i. lreand's opportunity?-for.
ntys PhH. Press.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04

We wonder what has become OF the dis
questions OF the great International law com
mentors Edward Everett, Caleb Cushing Gen.
cra Cass and Reyerdy johnson, who demon.
stratcd, through volumiuouS columns, that the
seizure OF Mason and SLidell, 10y Captain
Wilkes, was iustifabe p CiacianaH I'm.
qLiTsr.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
Prices to Suit the Times,

Orders respectfully solicited from abroad, and
all "work done the square" All letters
promptly answered. J. P. SWAIN.
Joliet, Illinois.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04

EproR ARdus.- Der SF-ln reference
to remarks in your last nights paper !
should feel obliged by your making few
corrections, viz;
In the evidence Of Nicholas Barry, HE tes'
,imopy was "he Tired merit door" not 're'y
close" a. stated You also state, "the above
ia all the evidence taken down by the coro'
ner, though We hear he questioned other
persons, &c
The coroner furnished you with a" 'he
testimony given Oh the inquest OF course "e
questioned several in regard to the "a''er "
enable him to got the facts, which were clear
enough, both to himself and the Jury, who
found the following verdict THAT the de-
ceased came to her death from exposure. -
The following is a list Of the jury
Henry H. Francisco, Foreman.
Amos Barney, John Is. Rachel,
George Steel W. :. Tranum,
Philip Xahn, John S Sargent,
Peter Fries, J, A. Stiles,
Harry Williams. Chas. Buford, jr,
a. fM'llcr,
With regard to the arrest Of the pcr'or
Jackson, and the woman Pettiter, the coroner
did put them under arrest, until after the in
quest was held, but not having any evidence
against them as accessories 10 her death, o
course released them.
Lastly, as to hurrying up the examination
you have been sadly misinformed, as 'ucl
was not the case--and as to ESQ much pro
LESSONS IF .frie"dsh'p for Ms negro," 1t i
quite new idea to the coroner, never havInj
heard 50 before
My wish is, merely to correct mi.repr"Sen
ta,ions, which have no doubt you will aI''
feel much pleasure in doing
Your ob't scryt.,
JonN RupES CpRgER,
L. Cuuuty Coroner.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04

Or any other styles, and any size desired, either
IN the rough or dressed, and delivered either on
Railroad Ca or Canal Boats.
My quarry is stua' I'd directly on the Canal and
the Chicago L. Rock Island Railroad, one mile
southwest of Joliet and my facilities tor loading
will enable me to sell as low as the lowest
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
3 Y T x l. K G 4 4 p l.

hrci~i"ely for the Daiy ArH'~.
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
FOR SALE OR LEASE.

n lots Or subdivisions, TO suit purchasers, or
| persons that may desire to leasefu. 5 term
Gears, the following property in the Clt oI Dayen
,prt
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04


'I''"'o A"i 'o''' ing W '"' p""' ,',.
nois has contributed a greater proportion of
her population to the army in the present
war than any other s'ate in the union. About
one in every twenty Of the inhabitants Of Ili-
nois is enrolled in the federal army.
Indiana i, second. One out Of every o. Of
her inhabitants has enlisted for the war
The third in the list is Kansas-one in every
% of her popuation-thcn Rhode Island,
which has sent one out of every q of her
people into the army Michigan and pcnnsyl
vania come next in order, each Of those states
having enlisted one in 2G Of its population
The evening Argus., 1862-01-04
Herald's s dispatch

A fight occurred on tle I'd inst, between
'he union gun boats Yankee and Annacosta,
oi the Potomac hotila, and the rebel battery
at COCKPIT Point. The missiles from the riAed
gun OF the battery struck the Yankee. doing
but small damage. Severtl of the proiectiles
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-26

To COrrespOndents.-Patie residing in
any part of the State however distant, who may de-
sire the opinion and advice of Dr. Young, on their re.
sPective cases, and who think proper to submit a
written statement of SUCH in preference to holding
interview respectfully assured that their
communications will be held most sacred. Or. Young
takes this opportunity Of observing that all letters
are only opened and replied to by himself, and the
latter as promptly as possible. II the case be fully
and candidy described, personal communications
will be superseded, instructions for diet regimen
and the general treatment of the case ITSELF (ncu
ding the remedies will be forwarded without delay,
and in such manner as to convey no idea Of the
purpOrt OF the letter or parcel so transmitted
eB- Office, 75l Clay street San Francisco.
Consultation gratis. J. c, YOUNG, NJ. d.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-26
Special Notices.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 5th, 1862.

San FRANCISCO, April 9Th, 1862.
AEssRs, REDINGToN Co:
take pleasure in informing you that have been
using your excellent Yeast Powders for some time,
and unhestatingly pronounce them unequaled BY
any similar preparation that have used. Every
housekeeper may rely upon 1t that when used, &C.
cOrdng to directions they never fail to produce that
most desirable OF all articles of Good Street. and Nu-
bIciOus Bread. Having once proved how superior
they are to all others, could on no account be with.
out them. Mss. n. Mills.
apr26-3m.
The New York herald., 1862-04-22
THE REBEL ACCOUNTS.
The Rebel News from the Penfnsula-
Negroes mt Work Throwing Up Fortifi-
cations Around Wfllfams msburC-HoyweIl ID
Cobb I'm Action, &c.. &C.. &c.

The Rebel News from the Peninsula-
Negroes at Work Throwing UP Fortia-
Cobb I'm Action, &C., &C., &c.
From the Petersburg Express, April 15.l
We saw gentlemen last evening who had conversed
with some two or three officers attached TO the Feenth
North Carolina regiment, and who in the fight on
Wednesday. From them we get few additional par
ticulars.
stated by one that the Fifteenth North Carolina
had been In line OF battle three four hours during the
day, momentariy expecting attack; but the enemy
not appearing they ordered stack arms and pre-
pare ior dinner While enjoying their repas couple Of
Yankee companies wadsd Warwick river very narrow
stream, which was believed to bo uufordablc and thus
euding our pickss, suddenly upon the camp The
long roll was sounded Immediately and the men rushed
killing all Of both companies except eight who
dered and wore takon prisoners Il ia stated thai n r.s
during this charge Col Mckinney was killed, the bullet
through his hoad. He died instantly re
Another statement represents that the regiment IN.
drawn up In line OF battle and the Colonel
that wing of his regiment appeared TO fater rushed
in that direction with his cap on waved 10 his ,ns
10 follow him. This singled him out as q promineni
mark for the cuemys sharpshooters aud he fell mortsy
wounded.
The enemy hearing the firing, appeared in large num
bers on the opposite bank Of tho river and the lighting
thon became general the Fifteenth North Carolina tho
Sixteenth Georgia and the Second Louisiana being ac-
tivey engaged.
Tho lght lasted from three O'Clock p NJ until scysu.
and not from eight O'Clock A. H. until seven O'Clock
NJ, asstatod 10 our tscgraphic despatch.
General Hoceii Colo commanded, and II is stated thai
Inc troops under his command handled wish con.
eummate skill
One report says that tho enemy must have bss an A..
tire brigade engaged and that the and the h be-
yond were literally covered with tho dead and wounded
We took several prisoners who madc various
as to their numbers, &C., but could not hear what
thoy were.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
We understand that the Fifteenth North Carolina bore
tho brunt OF the 0gh some half hour more before ,bc
Louisiana and Georgia regiments camo thor aid They
ha bscn 10 the rife pits for two days hourly expecn
mt, with but littlo food, and opportunities for
siseo, and had retired for dinner but half hour before
The enemy made his appearances. when attached thev
fcJfht with great galaptry and suffered considerably
Inc following list or casisiss viii shov A tIIaa
"a wounded and 81 ssing. or the wouneed u,ea
yesterday bs.crv Ssrmapt let. snj scms ~ u1Ass.