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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-24
BRANDRETM'S VEGETABLE PILLS

Are nialIble for costlseness, spasns, loss OF APP
petite, sick headache, giddlncss, sense OF bIoat-
ing after meals, dizziness, drowslness and cramp-
ing pans. and any disorders of the stomach and
bowels
w. Original letter at 29i Canal street n. y.
JJ {. COOK, publisher Of the state Banner,
Remington, VI, says he WAS attacked with DiN-
PERSIA, and suffered so severely from II, that not
apartlcie OF food could be swallowed without DC.
casiunng the most uncomfortable sensation IN his
stomach For five wears il" suffered from this
dreadful complaint, when he used BRAND
RETH's Pills. The first boy did not seem to ben
eft HIM much, but the second produced change,
and by the time he had taken SIX boxes COM
pLETE CURE was effected. lie says: " My
dyspepsia was gone, and my expectation OF an
carly death vanished. -
Brdndreth's PhiS are sold at the Principal office
o9i Canal street, aud Union Square, New York.
Obtain your first supply from one of these depots
or from one of the regular advertised agents for
the Genuine BrdHdrsih's PiiiS; you will then know
how to discern between the true and the false.
Sold by all respectable dealers IN medicines
Jan. 10 twaw III.
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OUR PIXIES PEAK CORRESPONDENTS
GREGORY PoiNr, Colorado Ter, !
,Janunrv IL 1860

GREGORY POlNT, Colorado Ter,
January II, 1862.
DEAR COLONEL: Many fabulous reports OF
the yield of gold have gone from these noun.
tains, but | will state Il fact which has just
come under my immediate notice, as | have
been present and seen the entire process.
have seen crushed, cleaned up, and retorted
from three. fOurths Of cord Of quartz, the
sum Of $1,000 :. 1t is one solid chunk of beau
tiful yellow gold. The quartz was taken
from the claim of Lee Judd & Lee, on the IA
nous Bob Tail Lode, $50 you see there snoth-
ing in Nance very closely selected, and
crushed on the Eagle mill (s;x stamps be
longing to the same firm. This is one Of the
largest runs ever made in the Mountains
"rhe above statement you may rely on astrue.
Almost all the well regulated and well
conducted mills IN the mountains are doing
well Miners are all busy, and making it
pay. Times in the mines are considered good.
The weather has been beautiful. Sluicing
has been carried on almost all the time.
This is one of the most unaccountable eli
mates in the world We are away up in the
mountains, right under the snowy range, and
we have almost continual sunshine. Last
night we had q fall of inches of snow-we
have not had over | J inches at any time pre-
yious. Respectfully Yours, WV. BELL.
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ESI'lliY.

\ otice is hereby given that on the 18th day
y Of November, \, D., 1851, IN the Town OF
Black Hawk, q. ". Griffin took upas an Estray,
one Bay Horse, Ii hands high, supposed to be > or
d years old, with the letters " L, -" branded on
cn shoulder white strip N the forehead, a
small white spot on hls nose aud one On hs upper
lip. and a shoe on his right fore foot, Appraised
before David Brownee, ESQ., a Justice of the
Peace IN SAID Town, ST so
Also, one Dark Chestnut Sorrcl Horse abou, H.
hands high, about seven years old, 81, S"braud-
cd on the left shoulder, small white strip N face,
aud shoes on both tore feet Appraised before
David Bruwnlce ESP, Justice OF the Peace IN
sad town, at $40 JOSEPH COMET, CLERK.
Rock Island, Jany, 9th, 1861
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TO CONSU MPTlVES.

The advertiser, having been restored to health
III few weeks, by very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years with severe lung
affection aud that dread disease, Consumption
is ANXIOUS to make known to his fellow sufferers
the means OF cure.
To all who desire it. he will send copy of the
prescription used free ofchargc), with the dlrec-
TONS for preparing and using the same, winch
they Will find a sure cure for Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis, sc. The only OBJECT OF the advertiser
in sending the prescription sto beneht the ahlict'
ed, and spread information which he conceives 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,
Wllllamsburgh,
novel w3m Kings county, new fofk'
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CHICAGO Il ST. LOUIS K. Il. LINE
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

Two Express Trains on and after Dec, lst,ls6l,
Trains will leave West Side Union depot at a
m daily, except Sundays, and HAS m, except
SATURDAYS. Arrive at Chicago at IN and 9.20
p
Joliet and Wilmington Accommodation leaves
Chicago at 4 III daily, and arrives at As M.
4 might train, with sleeping car attached, will
run through to st. Louis every night, except Sun
dav. leaving this city at 40.
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A. IGROIER. VI. d..

physician and Surgeon. Office oppo-
site Rock Island House, up stars,
viii attend promptly all calls IN the different
branches of SURGERY aud OBsrErRIcs, and gener-
al practice. .. ,a
He has good assortment Of instruments, and
sprepared to practice SURGERY, on i's most APP
proved plan. ,
re- Residence on Orleans street, between
Washington and Eagle.
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TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscrib'
N er purchased at tax sale the 9th day OF
June, 1850, at Rock Island, the following describ-
ed real estate. siz;
Np't w +, sec. ZIP Is n +.
The time Of redemption of the same will eI-
pire on the 9th day of June, 1862.
NJ BELCHER.
Port Byron, Jan. 18th, 1862.
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PAINTING AND GLAZING.

0'HE undersigned have formed copartt'
nerslp for the purpose OF carrying On .he
business Of painting, granting, paper hanging ahu
glazing, in all their branches, and VIII execute al
orders from town or country, with promp'nesS' !"
the best manner, and at reasonable rates.
Orders may be sent through the post sihce' OF
of, a, the corner of Rock River and Elk streets
JACOB GIFT,
STEPHEN AINSWORTH.
Dab Island Nny ii. dWf
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e.. IL, X NON,

rNDERTAKER. COFFIN W
house corner Rock River and Madison SITS,
Rock Island A tine hearse and team always IN
leoI,uess. win procure graves to be dug, iurn-
,sb carriages for funerals, and take the entire
charge Of everything connected with the prepare
t,on of the corpse for burial. Bodies preserved
anylengfh of time without applying ice to the
hody CHARGES moderate.
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CALL AND SETTLE.

ALL notes and accounts due me or the late
"A s,m Of Whitaker & Everts, mus. be paid by
he FIRST day of January next, or they will be iet
With H. c. Connolly, Esq, for collection. Take
due notice and govern yourselves accordingly
psc2 dawtf a hNAnAS'
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FoRElGN News. ngland interfering with
the Mason and Slidell 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
dalnties for the holidays. Also fresh ar
rival of kerosene OIL of the best quality, at
GO cents per gallon. All wishing to purchase
good goods, at low prices, will do we'll to call
at n Perry's
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BRIGGS HOUSE,
CHICAGO, Ill.

rNHE undersigned respectfully announce to
their friends, patrons, ana The travelling pup
= generally, that owing to the stringency OF the
tines, they have reduced the price Of board to
TWO DOLLARS per day.
Thankful for the patronage so literally bestow-
cd on them, they respectfully ask 10. a continu-
sncc OF the same, assuring their patrons that the
"BRIGGS'' will be conducted on the same liberal
plan that has heretofore Characterized their es
Enlistment WIN. +. TUCKER &CO:
Chicago, June LIST, 1861.
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some of our people who have received state
auditors warrants for their bills against
Camp Black Hawk, want to know il they can
get money ON them. Having warrant Of
that sort we wrote to Mr.. Peasants to ascer.
tain If it would be paid on presentation, and
he says
"The treasurer tells me that your warrant
is payable out Of the Var fund, and not out
of the Revenue fund. lie has means to pay
all warrants upon the war fund under No.
1894. II your warrant is under that num-
Der, it will be paid on presentation if not,
the necessary funds must first be realized from
the sale Of State Bonds"
Our warrant is No. 5435, and we presume
all who have warrants in this region number
above j000-so we shall have to wait until
more state bonds are sold
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BRONCHITIS.

From Mr.. &. II. Gardner, Principal OF the Rut.
gers Female Institute, \ "" | have been al
hctcd with Bronchitis during the past winter, and
found no relief until | found your H0chsS, -
" Brown's Bronchial Trucb,S " or Cough Lo2cng.
es. are for sale throughout the luted States.
JAW. 10, twaw | ".
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ESTRtY.

n Office is hereby given that on the 23d day
\ OF December, A. D., 1861, in the Town OF
Maine, David X. Wood took up an estray, one
Dark Brown Mare colt about one yea, old, which
was appraised before Ellsworth Mapes, Esq, a
Insticc of the Peace IN said town, at Thirty dol
lars JpsEfn ''Nti, UGH
Rock Island Jan'v. 10th. 1862.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-24

TnE telegraph reports, under date of Wash.
ington, Jan. 23d, that among the appoint
mcnts confirmed by the senate are }. II.
McChesney, Of Illinois, consul to Newcastle,
England, and Isaiah Thomas, consul at Al.
giers,"
This is not the McChesney who had charge
of Camp Black Hawk. His name is W. w.
McChesney.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-24

Z TnE publication Of the letter from our friend
in Mercer cousty would only provoke dis
cussion Of Il subject he wishes US to avoid. If
he will sustain Mr.. Lincoln THE man he voted
for AS well AS we have done since the war
commenced, he will have no reason to fear n
revival of party feelings. Let us all work to.
gether to ertermindte the abolition traitors
and the secession traitors-thcy are both
equally guilty, and both must be PIT dopn or
the uHiOn is lost torerer
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-24
TAX SALE ADJOURNED.

fNHE city tax sale advertised to take place
on Monday the goth INST, is adjourned to Sat
urday the 18th inst, at O'Clock, A. M, at The
city council room.
GEO W. COpP, Collector.
Rock Island LAn. 2lst, lSO2.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-24

HAVING purchased the Abstract Books
l. formerly owned by Henry Curtis, Jr.,s pre-
pared to furnish Abstracts of Titles to all ianos
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 entrnnce.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-24
Most Valuable Book Of the Day a!
THE NEW
AMERICAN CYCLOPEDIA.

As volume after volume is issued this noble
work ELECTS stronger praise from all quarters
The North American Review says "We can
turn to no title which does not confirm our con-
fidence in the work. Each article seems to nave
been written by an expert. There can De no dono,
that al least for the use Of imsr'ean readers aug
in some respccts wherever The English language IS
spoken, this Cyciopedia niH grratiy surPdSs W
ralue any similar compiatire yet issued o" e''as'
| side Of the Atlantic"
In the present startling times, when we aesa
posting on so many topics little thought OF os'''e'
published by d. Appleton & Co., New York;
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Dissolution of CO-partnerShip.
MICHAEL LIEBERKNECHT,

U,AILOR-Opposite the Rock Island House,
over Everts' store. Garments made in the
atest stye and best manner and warranted to fit.
Particular attention given 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, 1862-01-24
,IEX. e. NMANlIER.

,)OLICE Magistrate and Ex.otlcio Justice
of tac Peace. Collections made and prompt,
AID rer. dice ~ BAlcyS Boyle's block u
.tatrs, Rock Island
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CARTER L. HATCH

(IJOULD urgently request all persons hav-
w ing unsettled accounts with them to settle
the same Immediately.
Rock Island, Oct. II, 1861
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xr,IEnsrRAss * FRIES,

DECTlFIERS and Manufacturers OF bones
iGtic Liquors. Importers aud Dealers in Foreign
Vines and Liquors. Front street, opposite ferfy
Landing, Rock Island.
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PHILIP X. HElNE.

ITOUSE. SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL
IL 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. Gail and give him
a trial.
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j, IRYSlNGER.

ECTIFIER and Manufacturer Domestic
II Liquors, and dealer IN Foreign vines ana
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-24

TAEE your watches, clocks and jeweIry to
Jpauneret. next door to the Rock Island bank,
if you want them put in thorough repair
His charges are moderate and all his work
warranted to give satisfaction.
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DENTAL CARD.
&k

TAR HARRIS would take this method OF
| l,onderinp his thanks to the citizens OF ROCK
Island and vicinity for their very liberal patron,
a area and informing them that he has returned and
81, ho in attendance at his office, in Webber's
clock. Rock Island, where he is fully prepared
and will be happy to perform any and all opera
ions pertaining to his profession.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-24
PREMIUM JDB PRINTING

Orders for lpH PRISrIsG will meet with Ir"mpi
ttcntlor At the ANGUS oTricE, and heeA''nl'" ~
easORabic rates,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-24

ATTENTION is requested to the card OF Mr..
j. Bollcs, fine boot maker. His shop is in
tho building recently occupied by Mr.. Plum
er as grocery store-ncxt door to \. Peary's
store.
Mr. Boles is one Of the best workmen in
the city.
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VIEW DOUBLE TOP
ISLAND CITY HOTEL,

c. II. SMITH, fh'fhlE on'
Cor. Illinois and Jefferson Sts., Rock Island
ns-passengers conveyed to and from the cars
free OF charge,
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ROCK III AND AhGUS
THE DAILY ARGUS,

Containing full Geographic reports and the la.
trs, news is published every evening, except
Sunday, At SIX Dollars year, payable quarterly
ia advance.
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4 Blue SCALP AND WITMERED HAIR
CHRISTADORO's EXCELSIOR by

are the consequences OF using dyes containing
Nitrate of silver. Bear tins n mind, and rcmem.
her also that
CuRISTADORUS EXCELSIOR DYE
has been analyled by DR.. Chiffon of New
York, the first Analytic Chemist IN America, and
is certified under his hand to be rRrr FROM DE-
LErERous ingredients, as well as Splendid Dye,
instantaneous IN ITS operation, and perfect ~ ITS
results. Manufactured by j. CilsrADoRo, b
Aston House, New York. Sold everywhere, and
applied by all Han Dressers. Jan. -, twaw IN.
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OYSTER SOUP AND FREE LUNCH
COUNTY TAXES,
ARCHITECTURE.

The undersigned Is prepared to draw plans ana
specifications, make estimates, and take contracts
for all kinds Of buildings, in town or country
Having 36 years experience IN the business, he
fatters himself that he can give general satIsiac-
ton.
Jobbmg attended to with dlspatch-chaTges
moderate. Residence Broadway, next aoof
to Thompson's foundry. shop on Adams street.
near High School.
Efs- Leave orders at Henry lIousman's store,
Illinois street.
Jan. 18Th. d w.t. VIM ERRETr.
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nj, c. h. pAhf, -
liENRS DART ~ SONS,

,IJuoLESALEAN RETAIL GROCERs
w AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, and
Dealers IN Foreign and Domestic VINES Liquors
Cigars, MOL, Guyer's Block, Illinois street,
Itock Island, i'll.
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Mississippi & Missouri Railroad.
Ea {sEsl SSas 3D. -


Is62- WINTER ARRANGEMENTS sG2
Trans runby Chicago time, which Is twelve min.
utes faster than Davenport time.
I'm AND AFTER MONDAY, JANUARY
" 18th, 1862, and until further notice, passenger
trains will leave Dayenpmrt as follows;
For Marengo and Washngton. 1000 A. NJ.
For Iowa CIty........... $40 7. NJ.
Trains arrive at Davenport as follows;
From Marengo and Washington. 400 p. NJ.
From Iowa CITY, ..S:3o A. NJ,
Morning trans out of Davenport make direct
connections at Marengo, Iowa City and Wash
,ngtou, with the Western Stage Company S
Stages for all points west
Trains from the west connect at Davenport with
trains of the Chicago & Rock Island Railroad for
all points North and South.
Passengers are reminded of the necessity of
giving distinct directions to the destination Of
their baggage, Also to procure tickets before TAX
ing their seats II the cars.
JOHN +. TRACY, GenI Supt,
4. klMBALL, Asst. Supt
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!. II. L.NGLEY' o. W. "
J.H.LANGIEY Il co..,

GENERAL Commission and Forwardinl
n Merchants. Dealers ~ salt, hydfauiiS w
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SPECIAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

re- Under thIshead ilmItcdnumOeroi spec
lH notices will beluser,ed at l0cents pcrline eact
insertion
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LOCAL AT AK ;.

WV. NORRIS shipped two ear loads OF fine
hog. to Chicago, (the 23d) last evening
For fine Missouri Jentan apples, 90 to n.
perry's. lie has on hand loo bbls. for sale
cheap.
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ARTESItN WE'LL PUMPS.

THE subscriber has purchased the right 10
manufacture and sell Christian & Beelers Douple
nd slnple-Acting Artesian Well Pump ana Is
nav nren,r.d to answer all orders for the same.
The pump is a new invention and superior W
any now in use. 1t is proof against H"st' anu
can be used fire engine, or TO water ga.us"a
Far deem drilled wells 1t is the very best Ill
use. Also for railroad stations, or Tor mining
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IpRlls('tl'II.

4 TTORNEY a COUNSELLOR ut LAW
[ Solicitor IN Chaneery, Real Estate ana Coz
ecting Agent, Moline.
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THE SPECIFIC PILL.
SPECIFIC REMEDY FOR
SpermatOrrhea or Seminal Weakness

NDtTuIdlUIIuCdsV VI
This is the only remedy for Seruat Debdlty,
Impoteacy, SterihHy, &C., which has the approval
of the medical profession. Its success has been
most extraordinary -eifecung cures IN cases
where all other methods of treatment had failed.
one to si& boxes of the SPECIFIC PILL, will per
manently cure any case of Seminal weakness, OF
its resulting Impotency, hoWeper aggravated,
whether constitutional, or arising from abuse OF
eIceSS.
IMPORTANT MEDICAL TESTIMONY,
81 have used your Specific Pill in manv cases
of SpermatoYrhea, and with themoSt perfect sue
cess J. MILTON SANDERS, NJ. d. LID"
"We believe it to be as near a Specific as any
medicine can be. We have cured many Seref
cases NTH from sir 10 ten Doses" DR.. Is. Keith
fmriCd1t J0ur Of Med. Science
81 have found them all that cOuId be deSired
Their effect has been truly wonderful.
"E. +. DICKEE, NJ. ~
VA THIS is not a Homeopathic Remedy, MOI
| s there any mercury or other dcletcrlous ihBfs"
| tents combined with IL
! Price 81 per box SIX boxes for 80, by man Pre- I
| paiJ For sale at the sole General Depot IN Tue
! United States, by ~
/ ]. WINCHESTER, 80 John street. ~ l.
/ dec23wly
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Abstract of Titles to Lands and Lots
=, II, vEIIE.

Names and Residence of Unknown Owners.
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irteSian Wells Bored

q, sbor, notice, and on reasonable terms. Al
work warranted to give satisfaction. Address,
WV" c. L. MERRILL,
Rack Island, Illinois.
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IiIAs. NJ. OSBORN.
HENRY i'I>lHi!L,

TTORNEY and Counsellor ut Law, OF
\ fee II the Court House,
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OSE of the very best places, in this region.
to buy family groceries, is at Temple Buford's.
His stock is ofthe very best quality. lie also
keeps Slip ChandLery Of all sorts, and his Is
the only Ship Chandlery store in this region.
His assortment is complete. He also keeps a
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-
yertisement and give him "A call.
In the presidents message, although well
and ably penned, there is an omission which
is objectionable.
In these trying times it behoves the presi,
dent to teach people how to save money, and
thereby enable the nation to assist the exc.
cutive in crushing rebellion.
We sincerely hope that he will make it all
right by inserting that the best place to buy
dry goods, notions, Christmas gifts, cloak+,
cloth, bonnets, embroideries, hosings, &c, IL
at Block il Newburger's.
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JAMES KELLY

wARNOCk ~ KELLY,
MANUFACTURES of Soap and Cam
vi dies, Rock Island, III. Cash paid for TAI
Iow aud Grease,
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t. d. HAwLEY, D. l. "''"'
HiWLEY ~ WELLS,
. TTORNEYS AT LAW, Rock Island, ILL.,
\ Dthc. IN Bailey aud Boyle's Block.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-07-26
The Stnmn Currency.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The commissioner
of internal revenue, Mr.. Boutwell,, with the
approval of the secretary of the treasury, in
order that the act of congress of the 18th of
July, instant, may be carried into effect more
speedily, to-day submitted the following prop
ositlons for the consideration of the postmas-
ter general, who has considered and adopted
them, namely
l. That the post Office department furnish
the treasury department with such postage
stamps as may be needed for currency, that
department paying to the post office depart
ment the net cost thereof.
2. That the arrangement shall cease at the
option of either party, or when the treasury
department is prepared to issue its own stamps
as currency.
8. The stamps to be so prepared that they
can be distinguished easily from the ordinary
postage stamps
(. 4. The stamps to be redeemed by the treas
ury department, as contemplated by the act
of July II, 1862.
5. Such stamps to be received by the post
office department for postage, and to be at all
times exchangeable for ordinary postage
stamps.
Arrangements will be Immediately made to
carry these proposition into effect. Propos-
ais will be received by the treasury depart
ment until the 9Th of August, for furnishing
revenue stamps under the internal revenue
act. On and after the 30th of July designs
for the stamp may be seen at the Office of the
commissioner of internal revenue.