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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28
Scion Robinson to the F.rmer.' Club, January

23d
" No farmer who owns a well or cis,ern 90,
possibly afford to be without an iron pump. In
should be al once suction and force pumn-.
perfect little hre-eng.ne-sueh a one known an
vests improved Pump IsPeak OF this pump
because happen to know II to be yer, simple
durable, powerful, and cheap, and It don't freeze
up, nor get out OF order once a year 1 know
this, ana think ma, be dong the farmers good
oy speaking OF 1t. A boy 10 years old can work
II, and throw continuous inch and n op,uer
stream. 1t can be made 10 work IN deep wells as
well shallow ones,'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28

Go TO THE BEsT.-Go to Bryant, Stratton
& MerrilPs Davenport Commercial College,
to get thorough practical business educa
ton, or to become good sound telegraph
operator For circulars address (enclosing
stamps) Bryant Stratton & Merrill, Daven
port, Iowa. dw1y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28
JOLIET STONE QUARRY.

T n SANGER & SON. Quarrymen
IA and Dealers IN Tagging, Dimension
and Bubble Stone.
Quarry onthe Rock Island Railroad and Illinois
and Michigan Canal,
JOLIET, Illinois.
~ Stone Cutting of every description done to
order. juns23dwam:
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1kEAT NICK, L. J., 1860.
have used this pump Tor summer and
winter, exposed to the northw est wind coming
over Long Island Sound, being the coolest possi.
Die exposure, and at no time did it freeze, nor
were we unable at any time to pump water with
great ease. II. b. MclLvAINn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28
CHICAGO MARKET.

Markets frmer. E.
Flour-wkrte Winter Extrss s7,6osss, %
Spring Extras s., S0a6, SO.
y Wheat-$l,l6 extra spring. sl,II3al,l2 No 1
spring. r.. =.
Corn-White 59c; No. 57ia6O. --..r
Oats-No. | 39a394c.
Rye-No 62a63c.
Barley-No2 66c.
Whisky-$2,0 "a. .--.. sraE
ProvisIons-Mess pork $500; prime mess
24,OO tor ordinary and $500 tor extra heavy
shoulders l5ci loose hams, 20; loose country
do lie.
Lard-20lc.
Beet Cattle-s5, Ooa6, rs for medium to extra
Hogs-S9, OOalO,0 90.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28
H. C. CONNELLY,
ATTORNEY AT Law,
ROCK ISLAND, ILL,

ROCK ISLAND, ILL.,, So
Will promptly attend to all business entrusted to
him. Military claims of every description adj
justed.
National Bank and Mitchell & Lynde, Bankers,
Rock Island, Ill. julyaidwtf:
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NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS.

T,HE UNDERSIGNED have formed a
/ partnership TOR the purpose of carrying on
the grocery trade at Wollenhaupt's old stand, on
Orleans street, and will keep a good stock OF
family groceries, provisions, etc. and cell always
at the lowest market rates. -s-.,. -.-.f
- Cash and the highest price paid for all
kinds OF country produce. IT'S
srrfaa JACOB wOLLENHAUPT,
HENRY SCHNITGER,
mayl5dwtf
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Odd Fellows.

SHOE FoUND-A ladies shoe, found on the
streets, has been left at this Office for the
owner, .s
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28

"J. d. West Co We are pIe,.ed % 49,,
that the pumps we had of you, about year ago.
nave oeen in constant use, IL hours eaGh day. and
raise ior the use of our wooden factory about 100
galIohs per minute They work with but little
power compared with pumps we bay We psed b.,ors
and do not get out of repair, and are satlsfactory
In all respects. 80
DUNL aP MANUFAcrrRrre "a, >,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28

These Pumps have now been in general use /.
OF years, and give better satisfaction than
any other, and are recomme nded as
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28
MENSTRELS!
DISSOLUTION.

Rock Island, July %, 1861
The firm of Buford, Tate Co. is thus day dis
solved by mutual consent, r. N. Tate withdraw
ing from the firm. B. D. Buford will settle all
accounts aud pay all the liabilities OF the late firm
b. D. BUFORD,
X. N. TATE.
/ have this day associated with me, Charles
Buford, Jr., and the business of manufacturing
PIows, Cultivators, SC, will be continued under
the firm name of Basil ID. Buford Co.
BASIL d. BUFORD.
Rock Island, July 81, 1865.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28

MINSTREL CoNCERT.-The far-famed min
ssrel troupe of Arlington. Kelly & Leon will
give only one entertainment in this city
which is fixed for next Tuesday evening
At Babcock's Hall. Speaking of this concert
IL Clncinnnti, the Commercial says:
A large and delighted audience of gentle
men and ladies were present who enjoyed
With zest the entire programme as exempli-
he'd by the troupe. From the opening over
'are to the laughable conclusion we cannot
refrain from CHASING it as one of the best
Minstrel entertainments ever given In this
city. The ballads and concerted music were
rendered in a manner that delighted the mu
seal ear, while the farces and burlesques
Provoked the most uproarious applause.
Afington's Nancy Fat" and Banjo
Mlo," and Brooks 'sCornet Obligato." were
admirably executed. The wonderful Leon
displayed his terpischorean accomplishments
LA Polka Fredeletzka." and also was
quite clever as Miss Peregrine Dore, in the
a'ce of the evening. The ballads by Kelly
and Dunnie were sweetly sung. while the
ionic dtties of Price and Arlington wreathed
many faces into broad smiles.
To be appreciated they must be seen, and
Rove who wish to cure the blues, and enjoy
hearty laugh that does the soul good, have
0ny to drop in, and our word for it they will
return to their homes gratified and pleased
beyond measure.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28

They have ''penny railroads" in London.
The poorest of the city workmen are thus en-
abled to keep out of tenement houses by liv-
ing in the suburbs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28

TIE 0PERA.-To-night will be performed
the grand opera, in acts. of La Somnam-
buls, the tale of which is located in simple
village in fertile and romantic valley Of
Sutherland. The story is one of absorbing
interest and it is acknowledged to be the fin
sstopsra translated from the Italian that has
ever been produced by an English opera
troupe. Miss Rosa Cooke as "Almina," Mr..
Castle as 'Elvino," and Mr.. Campbell as
Count Rodolpho," are the leading charac-
tsrs. In the course of this opera the charm
lng airs of so Love for me thy power"
still so gently Ger me Stealing" and Yes,
Tor thee times sad power" are introduced;
also the great Phantom Chorus-"When
daylight's going, and night winds blowing"
TO tonight and hear the celebrated opera
Ia Somnambula"
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Fresh L. Sailed Meats, L Vegetables,
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.

n HE undersigned, having leased the Rock
i Island House, would respectfully announce TO
the public that it will be his earnest endeavor to
conduct IL in manner to elicit the appreciation o
all who may bestow their patronage on him. He
promises that If shall not tall below its former
character, and hopes that the liberal patronage
heretofore extended to it may be continued
Aug. 5,dwtf JOSEPH KELLEY
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SEWING MACHINES.

DE CAUTIOUS when you are told by any
ID one that they have as good Sewing Machin es
Tor sale as any one, etc. The Singer and the
original How the Oldest and most reliable
machines and best now IN use, will do all kinds
of ork from the finest TO the heaviest that any
family ever wants done, and will last lifetime If
properly taken care Of / have been agent for
other machines aud have got rid of them. Please
give me a call and examine tor yourselves.
Sewing neatly done TO order.
also have machine twist and thread for rale
Any one wishing to purchase please give me a
cali w. T. NORRIS, Agent,
next door to Babcock's new hall, up stars, on
Illinois street.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28

orEANB0ATs, &c.-The steamer New bos-
ton, Capt. T. j. Buford, will be ready to take
her place in the Keokuk line on Monday
The travelling public miss the New Boston,
0f there is no steamboat captain SO popular
among travellers as Capt Tom Buford of that
boat.
The daily line of U. S. Mail and Express
fackess from Rock Island to Fort Madison is
made up of the New Boston and Keithsburg,
both new and excellent boats. At Fort
Madison the boats connect with the cars IL
miles, to keokuk, and then with the Keokuk
racket Company boats to st. Louis.
The New Boston leaves every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday morning, and the
Asithsburg every Tuesday, Thursday and
saturday morning-generally from 9 to IL
'Sl0ck, according to the amount of business
=" De done here before departure.
The daily line of steamers to Dubuque is
OOnposed OF the Bill Henderson and the
'Ha'iey Cheever, one of which leaves every
A'fning at o'clock. The Henderson leaves
very Monday, Wednesday and Friday morn
,us' ana the Chesver every Tuesday, Thurs
way and Saturday morning.
AZ dubuque they connect with the packets
Vi .ns Minnesota Packet Co. for ST. Paul.
1hs short line daily boats from this plac
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New SPEANBoArs.-Capt.A d Hine is bull
ding another new steamer at our levee. The
NIL was foated down from LIE Claire yester-
Day.
There is also another small boat building
nthe same place-quite petite affair, inten-
dsd to run in any place where the ground is
alittle damp.
We are glad to see these boats building
hsrs-it is fine thing for our mechanics and
.radesmen. The more of them the better.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28
STEAM BOILER MANDATORY.

STEAM BOILER MANDATORY.
THE subscribers have formed q co partner
| ship under the style and firm of Othick 4
Schilinger, and have taken the Boiler Shop near
Buford's Foundry, where they will carry on the
business of manufacturing
steam Boilers.
They will do all kinds of sheet Iron Work,
Steamboat Work and Blacksmithing, to order.
From their long experience in the manufacture
of Boilers and Sheet Iron Work, they feel that
they can give satisfaction to all who favor them
with their patronage.
JAMES OTHICK,
CHRIS SCHILLINGER.
Rock Island, March 4, dw6m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-28

Durno's Celebrated Catarrh Snuff is the
best known remedy for Headache, Cold in the
Head, Snuffes, Imperfect Voice, bronchitis. and
Catarrh.l Few persons appreciate the Diseases
arising from disordered nasal orgaus.- Sight,
hearing, taste, and smell are frequently ruined
ey cold IN the head. The gas generated by the
use OF this snuH cieanses the entire head and res
torres proper articulation. Its effects are pleasant
and wonderful. sltcontains tobacco 20, nor other
injurious Ingredient. Colleges, Societies, States,
and the most eminent OF the Medical Faculty
nave awarded Il testimonials and premiums. sl.s,5
Sold by all Druggists tor 20 cents per boz. Can
be sent by mail on receipt OF 80 cents for one box,
or 81 for four boxes. Ado ress ass
e sas ss.5 JAS. DUNNO, P. o. Box 1885,
e.ea assia sas New York ciIy.
!, At-Wholesale, by DEMAS BARNES & co.,
New York. ae+s febyi5dwly.
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SPECIAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

The Bridal sChamber, an Essay of Warning
and InstructIon for Young Men. Also, new and
reliable treatment for Diseases of the Urinary and
Sexual Systsms-Sent tree, in sealed envelopes
address, Dr. J. SkILLIN iHOUGHTON, Howard
association, Philadelphia, Pa hsa AsE1lN
Aplldwly. ~ fIa
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NEW Yukk mARkRT.

NEW YOkk mARkET.
Photographed TO the Argus.
NEW YoRK, July IS.
Cotton-47a4p.
Flour-7'o0a7,l5 for extra state; 7,Ioa7, go for
r II. o.
1852
Rye-9Sc. 5000.
Corn-92 sound mixed western. Unsouud
9oa9l.
Barley-Dull.
Oats-63.
Pork-sss, 5Oas4 ,oonew mess SIS, 2sa2s ,OOIor Is
63a'64 do; So, OOa25, 90 prime.
Beef-Steady.
Lard-Quiet. lssa24.
Dressed HOgs-DulL.
Whisky-Steady. SAL western
Butter-36a3Sc,
Cheese-l5a23c.
Eggs-2Sc.
sugar-173als3.
Petroeum--Dull and nominal 32c crude; 81
refined bond; AZ free.
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-06

mut,suy sur,ed each othse over their mutual ruin. We
would recommend the whois Of judges IL 70 the Aso-
oston for the dissemination Of useful political iniorns
ton. TIE Rev DIR. Cyrus Mason and his associates
could not do better thing than 70 put IL the form OF
tract for the tmes And Of the later secession Of
ths Ten Tribea and the nationality. weak md ds-
,urbed though It was that preserved In the House
Of David. What arithmetic Of spans and furlongs y
shall measure the value Of the lesson thlt comes to ~
from the conspiraeies and confedeTsoes Of hrself
And "tLou Judah, though thou BE- least among" the
POLITICAL entities Of ancient modern times yot who
shall estimate the power that hath "cone out Of thee
ever since the Law went forth from Zion, and the
Word of the Lord from JerusaemT
Nothing more need be advanced on this territorial
aspect Of TM Uor!Gs argument. either - respects
Greece or Israel. As has beer said, this flrlong
Of spaces is the only thing In the criticism
that bears even the appearance OF an argument. We
are certain that have done it no injustice. There
are however, misstatements Of facts and Q certain
auibbng on the word sovereignty, especially In the
treatment Of the quotations made from Madison and
Hamilton. that may demand further attention II
space can be allowed. There was better time
to discuss these fundamental questions and though the
writer has poor health and much laborious employment
he Ia willing ~ contribute his humble part in excel
lent and patriotic work. Perhaps lie may furnish
unworthy the patToreg &c Of the Association alluded to-.
and whose very praseworthy aim is TO prepare useful
political information for the people. TIL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-06

Capt. George Palmer, lately, and for many
years Inspector u Customs at Nantucket lately re-
signed his Office voluntarily In order that 1t might b
conferred upon q one armed soldier.
The Hartford Comm Associated Coal Com
p tun and the best White Ash Schuylkin for o..
The Hon. j. W. Patterson, member of Con-
gress OF Hanover N. H., Ia TO deliver a enogy upon
President Lincoln before the city authorities of Concord
No portraits of Booth, or of any Rebel officer
mr. sodey arc 70 be exposed for sale In the Middle Mill
iary Division, by order Of Aajor-Gen. Wallace.
The Boston coal dealers have agreed to reduce
the price Of coal from ei4to ~ DOR ton.
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IFor The ~ 7. Tribune
SHERIDAN AT RICHMOND.

BY q. Ii. BARNES.
Ovyp the bridges. over the ridges,
laundering onward through thicketaI
Over the hedges over the lodges,
Straight for JEFF. Dsvis's pcke,s;
Swimming the ground with the gathering sound
OF thousands on Thousands OF coopers;
With shout and yell. like shot and shell,
Ride Sheridan's bluc-coated troopers
Out Of the holster, ont Of the belt,
Loaded revolvers arc leaping
Out Of their scabbards hundreds OF blades
Shafpened for victory's reaping.
"Aitor them, boysl Tis Sherdan's voice
"Prcss to tho enemy's cruppers"
o, glorious sight as they fly TO the light
Phil. Sherdans gslloping troopers!
Speak 70 Niagare--" Gather your foam;
Gather your waves to their fountains" .I
Shout TO the whirlwind--" Back 10 yoar lairl
Bury your strength in the mountainsF
The waters may heap, and the whirwind creep
Up, up 10 the glitteriDg glaciers;
But ne or mortal man can breast the hot van
OF Shcridan's galloping racers
Over the meadows, over the plains.
Hugging the name and the saddle
With panic and fear, back, back to the rear,
The 'federate legions skedaddle
Great Victorys shout ring it out ring it outi
Der mountain and riverand valley!
Secessias train is broken in twain
And Richmond goes into the tally
Franklin, DEL Co., ~ Y.
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Percent Of

u ~ ~ ?
estimate made upon data well ascertained: Ire PEACE
or ordinary expenses of the year. Is the balance ei' %
such use alter payment Of the accruing interest,"
PAYMENT Of the Debt in 30 Years from 1879.
II, il assumed that, by tho yearls1o, the insur.
rectonary States will be fairly under the Federal
Covo,nncnt and in condition TO contribute theit
an N trihutiye share ~ tue revenue OF the Union,
and that in that year the reduction Of the Public
nsht NAV be commenced. The following table,
iissned by JAY COOKE, the General Subscription
Agent of Government Loans, shows the wealth Q!
the restored Union; its annual products the annual
interest upon the debt while in progress OF OK.
|tinguishment the percentage Of annual produces
which may be applied in payment OF the debt; the
percentage of annual product required Tor Ordinary
peace expenditures (the amount o. which Is taken
at 200 millions from lS to 1880, and thereafter AZ
at $50 millions, per annum); and the total charge
psr cent of all disbursements until the debt OF W.
millions shall be reimbursed.
Resources Of the Restored Union--Aunusl
Charge Required for Il xting uishmcss
or the Debt in Twenty Years.
The wealth of the Union in 1870 is obtained ~
taking that Of the loyal States, according 10 the
rate Of increase for the 10 years before the Rcpe'
ion and adding thereto 25 per cent for the wealth.
Of the Rebellious States instead OF 35! per cents
which WAS their proportion ir past times Inc
rate of increase for the ensuing years Is 20
at 7 l-6 per cent per annum, or iV Per cens m ~
years. lit will DO recollected That the rate peioas
the Rebellion was 81 Per cent per slnam VI ~
per cent in 10 years The annual P'oou'' ~"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-06
interest of the Debt and Ordinary kxs
penscs for tho Next Six Xears. ~

The following tabular statement shows the result
OF our inquiry as to the ability of the Loyal States
10 provide for the interest of the public debt END
the ordinary peace expenditure until the year 1870,
IAN tho figures of the table express millions 81
dollars, except the column Of dates and that q
percentages.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-06

Tho burden of apubIc debt is not at all under,
stood merely by tho figures which express IVA
amount, nor by the per capita average to PoPuis.'
tion nor yet by its proportion to the capital wealth
upon which it is charged. The payment Of tho Priu
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1865-03-09

diton 4 sAairs a. hc ends N scee hnt MT
diaculiy In tho way Of re-cs,shlishins the ciyh
law, and urgently recommends iIe people through
out the State 70 unite IN active measures W br1rs
about that end and rid themselves Of the pros mt
Proyosi Nsrsha system, which II continual long
can only result IN great injury " the State by
nbrosating TIE present principles Of seh-,overn-
ment lie docs rot purpose b. a. dish inaritsi law,
at least until effective civil machinery can le put
In operation throughout the State, but wishes ho
people to take immediate measures 70 re-sSscrt
,heir mani ocd perform ~ ctr Inn iu,y oirAens-
and restore pcsce and order, and make tie mil
tary subordinate W tho civil law. To this end he
pledges all the assistance nj bis command, and
hopes to civil rights civil liNorty and free in
stiuuoss speedily re-es,abiseed in tho Stste, 20
th.t he can withdraw the mil,~ry forces under his
command 10 q position more suited TO their u-te,
anu where they be Of greater service in crush
ing out the rebellion.
In this sonnecton the Governor has issued .
proclAusuon, calhrg upon the citizens to unite IN
devisine and carrying out such measures as will
speedily restore civil law, aud enio,nipg all officers
OF the law " eIere else thtir full iuno,iops. with
the promise Of military assistance when And whore
needed.
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TINS telegraph line will te working IN two or
throe weeks between San Francisco aud British
Columbia.
TnE Legislature of Sov.4a h's passed. resolu-
lions ssking Congress 10 supply sufficient mill
,ary force to protec, tho Oyerlau YAH route.
TUE trains on the Ohio, Mississippi, lnd'snapo'
lis aud Cincinnati roads aro suspended, the tracks
at several points being unde' wsier.
OsR hundred and twenty deser,orf' the greater
part from North Csrolas, arrived AZ Washiugion
yesterday. A large number are At Ci'y Point
awaiting transportation Nor1h.
NoTwI1usT TASDISG the refussl Of the Senate at
tie late esssion W recogniEs ArEansas ~ the Aa-
mission Of her senator's, they confirmed the nomi-
nation Of United States n,iornoye and rnarshals for
tho Judicsi districts Of shat state.
JAY CooKg reports the ssle Of seven-thirtiea yea
terdAy At a. O66, 900, including 100000 each from
Cincinnati aud Cleveland, and S30O,O0O from New
York. There were over 100 individual subscrlp-
tons
GrHRRuIAs are becoming very troublesome in
Kentucky. About bali dozen guerrill.s, supposed
to he Of wiggntons band, vent into Elizabeth
town on Tuesday, representing themselves As sup
ported by a much larger force n the rear. There
WAS but little firing and slight BARN done. The
negro guard drove them out IN two several adj
yances On tho ssme evening At brandenburgh,
about twenty guerrillss attempted to make an in
cursion, and wero repu.ssd by the FEDERAL forces