The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-17

A Scorer RECIMrNr.--Col. Daniel Came.
ron, Jr, formerly one Of the publishers and
rroprietors of the Chicago times, is raising
Il regiment Of infantry, to be denominated the
" Scotch Regiment" which has been accept
ed by the governor of the state Of Illinois,
with the sanction of the secretary of war for
the service of the United States government,
to serve for three years, unless sooner dis
charged 1t will be composed chiefly Of
Scotchnen and the descendants OF Scotch
men. although good men Of other natonai
tie. will not be excluded from entering the
ranks. The regiment will be armed with the
most effective weapons used IN modern war
fare, and placed Mt once in the camp OF IN
struction, at Chicago, H., where comfortable
barracks, good rations, and necessary cloth.
ing will be supplied to all who enlist.
The regiment in its costume and organlza-
ton will be different in some respects, from
any other regiment in the service. The suit
ler's Office, Of which 80 many complaints have
been made, has been placed III charge OF a
regmental committee, thus securing the best
articles at the lowest prices, while the profit,
of the office 60 to the reglmental fund, out
of which many comforts will Ge obtained for
the soldier without cost.
I. The pay OF prvates in the United States
service is $500 per month, in addition to
clothing and subsistence and bounty of
one hundred dollars will be paid to each sol
der at the end Of the war. Should congress
vote 100 acres Of land to each volunteer, the
soldiers serving in this regiment will receive
! it,
Parties raising companies or parts of com
panies will be appointed officers Of such COM
panies or parts Of companies. and any one
desiring to enlist will be supplied with all
ncedfu information by applying to the head
quarter of the regiment, lOl Washington
street. room No. 8, Chicago. p. 0. box 1880.
Robert S. Montgomery, of this county, who
as our readers know, was wounded at the
seige Of Lexington, Is authorized to raise &
company for the Scotch regiment. Further
information concerning the regiment can be
obtained by iuquiring at Devoe & Crampton''
book store.
OSE Of the very best places, in this region
to buy family groceries, is at Temple Butord' $
His stock is the very best quality. He ast
keeps SHIP CbaadleJy Of all sorts, and his il
the only Ship Chandlery store in this region
His assortment is complete He also keeps
| heavy stock of Iron aud Nails OF all kinds
,, His prices, for everything he keeps, are low
in accordance with the times. Notice his ad
vertisement and give him "a call.
In the presidents message. although vel
and ably penned there is an omission which
is unpardonabe
In these trying times it behoyes the plesi
dent to teach people how to save money, am
0 thereby enable the nation to assist the exc
cutive in crushing rebellion.
We sincerely hope that he will make it al
4 right by inserting that the best place to bu
: dry goods, notions, Christmas gifts, cloak,
cloth, bonnets, embroideries, hosings, &c.,
= at Block a Newburger's.
TAKE your watches, clocks and jewelry
v Jeanneret next door to the Rock Island banl
II If you want them put in thorough repair
Ills charges are moderate and all his wor
| warranted to give sat afactiop