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To-9ay's Sdrertisemeuts.
CAUTION FROM THE
American Watch Go.

II having come TO our knowledge that limitations
of the American Watch have been put upon the
market in great number, calculated by their utter
worthlessness to injure the eputaton of our gen.
uIne products, TO protect our own interests and
the public from imposition, we again publish the
trade marks BY which our Watches may invariably
be known.
We manufacture four styles of Watches
The First has the name
"AMERICAN WATCH CO., waltham, Mass,o
engraved on the inside plate.
The Second has the name
APPLETON, TRACY X CO., Waltham,
Mass" engraved on the iuside plate.
The Third has the name
"P. s BARTLETT, walthsm, Mass en-
graved on the inside plate.
All the above sty les have the name American
Watch Co. painted on the dial, and are warranted
IN every respect.
The Fourth has the name
"WM. ELLERY, Boston, Mass, - engraved on
the inside plate, and is not named on the dial.
All the above described Watches are made oil
various and sold in gold or silver cases.
as may be required.
tits hardly possible for to accurately de.-
cribe the numerous limitations to which we have
alluded. They are usually inscribed with names
so nearly approaching own as to escape the
observation OF the unaccustomed buyer. Some
are represented as made by the ssUnion watc
Co., OF Boston, Mass."-no such company exist
ing Some are named the ssSoldier's Watch 10
De soid as our Fourth or VIM. Etlery style, usu
| ally known as the SOLDIERS Watch, Other,
are named the Appleton Watch Co. >, other,
the "P- s. Barley - instead OF our "P s. Bart.
letti'' besides many varieties named in such !
manner as to convey the idea that they are tbs
Variable productions Of the American Wstcl
| Company.
We also caution the public, and particularly
soldiers, against buying certain articles calico
Watches, so freely advertised in illustrated paper
as "Army Watches - Sc Officers Watches
| "Magic Time Observers,'' "Arcana Watches, ,
&C., the prices OF which are stated to be from
seven TO sixteen dollars. A good Watch, in thes
times, cannot be afforded for any such money.
! A little attention on the part OF buyers viii
protect them from gross imposition.
| ...- ROBBINS s. APPLETON,
| Agents for the American Watch Co.,
ls2 Broadway, New York.
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

T OFFER FOR SALE, my house and let,
Il situated near the corner OF Orleans and Madi-
son streets. The houFe is good Il story wood,
containing rooms. There 10 also q stable, coal
house, cIstern, and numerous other necessary
conveniences.
Terms made known on enquiry OF the under
signed. PHIL KEEN.
Rock Island, Aug. 8, DIFF
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Republican Principles.

The War failure until the Negroes were
called in.
1t was only after two years of unsuccessful
war had been waged and the government be-
gan to despair of its ability to save itself that
the negroes were called in to help us.-Rock
Island Union.
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A scamp, named Frank N. Case, who had
recently been convicted of having married
ten wives, all living, and of being ON the
point OF marrying the eleventh, committed
SUICIDE ny hanging himself 10 the Jail at Ce
dar Falls, Iowa. last Friday morning.
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The Republicans are the only Decent
People.

A majority of those in this city who pay
taxes are repu biicans-the most OF those no
vote the democratic ticket do not pay taxes,
they never were known 10 be possessed of
more than cow, pig and jug OF whisky.
Rock Island Union.
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The radical temperance people are cir
culatiBg petition to congress, demanding
that all civil and military officers of the Uni
ted States shall be required to take an oath
of total abstinence before being permitted to
qualify.
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Preston King, Elk United States senator
a particular personal friend of President
johnson, and formerly democrat-has been
appointed collector of the port of New York,
in the place of Simeon Draper.
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The White Soldiers could not Whip the
Rebs.

When we came to the conclusion we could
not save ourselves without freeing and arm
ing them, we freed them and put them in our
armies.--Rock Island Ualon
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The HaUkeye has the better of the Gazette
In argument ous the latter is sure to demol
ish his opponent by calling him stupid" and
''insane." That is its yle.-Mascatine
Journal
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There were 2,l70 pension claims allowed
during the month of July, the present yoar.
The names OF loo, 900 widows are now on the
files at Washington.
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A man saved his lite Sunday night by tax
ing my, night cap before going to bed in his
bis drink was preparing. the no,,;. s III. .ne
nolel IN which his room was located ,,vrhiaS
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The Liquor Dealers no better than Rob-
bers and Murderers

The liquors dealer is no more honorable
than the highway robber or the murderer
and differs only as to the time and means to
accomplish his object.-ROck Island Union.
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w. JOHNsON's
REST 4U Mt.

M JOHNSON has the honor of an.
w nouncing to the people Of r, OK Island that
he has opened
Restaurant, Dining and Ice Or cam saloon
ISLAND CITY HOTEL BLOCK,
Where he trusts that satisfaction will be given
to all who favor him with call.
YOUR INTEREST is SUBSCRIBED
BY Sustaining Your County Paper
YOUR INTEREST is SUBSCRIBED
By Sustaining Your County PspeS
YOUR INTEREST is SUBSERvED
BY Sustaining Your County Pansr
TOUR INTEREST is SUBSCRIBED
BY Sustaining Your County Paosr
IOUk INTEREST is SUBSCRIBED
~ Sustaining Yer Csaasy Psoa
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FEW REASONS WHY TEE
MEXICAN VI A T c 4.

IL III - IL " IL ~ w IL ! v ii
Is The Best.
Ii IS made on the best principle, while III. "a,
eIgn watch 10 generally made on no prIncpls :,
all. The foreign watch is mostly made by ser.,
and boys, by hand. While their labor d. rb.,.
their work is dear at any price. Such x.rc5s.
are made without plan, aud sold without gg,r,n.
tee- They are Irregular in construction. and
quite as irregular In movement. They are de-
signed only 10 sell, and the buyer is The a,,-,
most thoroughly sold. Those who have se,,
"ancres, ''"lepines'' and ssSwiss levers IN az.
fessed repair tor few years will appreciate Ii.
truth of our statement
THE PLAN OF THE AMERICAN WATCH
Instead of being made of several hundred I'M.
pieces, screwed together, the body OF the Amer,
can Watch IL formed ofSOLID PLATES No.,
interieres with the harmony OF its working. srs
no sudden shock throw its m achInery out al
gear In riding or any business pursuit, rn,l
held together as hrmly single piece OF mel,.
1t is lust what all machinery should be-
lst. ACCURATE. ID. SIMPLE. Sd. STRING.
4th. ECONOMICAL.
We not only secure CHEAPNESS by our sys-
TEN, but QUALITY. We do not pretend that
our watch can be bought for less money than IN,
foreign Baake-bsiisres, but that for It's real y.ue
It is sold for One-haif the price.
OUR SOLDIERS WATCH (named VIM. EIierTt
10 what It's name in6icates-SolId. Substantial
anu Always heliaoic-warranted 10 stand auy
amount of Marching, Riding or Fighting
OUR NEXT HIGHER QUALITY Or WATCH
named z. s. Bartlett) is similar IN and gen.
eral appearance, but has more jewels, and more
elaborate finish.
OUR LADIES' WATCH, recently brought OUT
10 put up in great variety of patterns, MANI Of
them of them OF rare beauty and workmanship, 10
quite small, but warranted TO keep time.
THE PROOF oil the merits of our WatcA NAV
De found IN the fact that we now employ over
seven hundred workmen IN our factories, sHG that
we are still unable to supply the constantly H.
creaslng demand.
OUR THREE QUARTER PLATE WATCH %
thinner and lighter than the others we have des-
embed. Its fine chronometer balance 10 deHCleiy
adjusted TO correct the variation caused BY chan
ges OF temperature These watches are the fruits
OF the latest experiments In chroBomeiTy, and are
made BY our best woTkmen, IN a separate depart
ment OF our factory. For the finest time keeping
qualities they challenge comparison with the best
works OF the most famous English and Swiss
Makers.
ROBBINS * APPLETON,
Agents for the American Watch Company,
l32 Broadway, New Iork.
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Steam Boilers.

They will do all kinds of Sheet Iron Work,
Steamboat Work and Blacksmithing, TO order.
From their long experience in the maIuiacture
of Boilers and Sheet Iron Work, they iee that
they can give satisfaction to all who favor them
with their patronage.
JAMES OTHICK,
CHRIS SCHILLINGER.
Rock Island, March 4, OWEN
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STEAM BOILER MANUFACTORT.

NHE subscribers have formed CO partner
i ship under the style and firm of 0thIck =
Sehiillnger, and have taken the Boiler SHOP near
buford's Foundry, where they will carry the
business of manufacfurInu-
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REID, WINTER co
ROBERT REID. W. 7. TEHPLETnN,
JAMES J. White.
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
I2 La SALE STREET,
Chicago.

Near South Water Street
July lSdw6m.
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If you Advertise in your County Pspef.
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III Won Advertise in your County Paper.
foUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE
If You Advertise in your County Papeh
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DISSOLUTION.

DISSOLUTION.
T>llE firm of r. Simpson & Co. is this day
dissolved 10y mutual agreement. All
debts due to from the late firm will be settled
by BIddison & Gimors.
r. SIMPSON
J. A. BIDDISON
W. +. GILMORE
Rock Island, Aug. -, 1865.
The business of the Union steam craeker hal
cry will be continued by the undersigned
BIDDlSON & GILMORE
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Grist and saw Will.

THE UNDERSIGNED respectfully inform
J. the people of the upper end Of Rock Island
County, and the public generally, that they have
first class Flour and Lumber Mill in Ham ton
village. where they will purchase all kinds OF
grain, paying the highest market prices, in cash.
They will also do a general custom grinding
business, warrantng their mill to make first class
-four and do all work IN the best manner
Flour for sale by the sact, and at wholesale.
LUMBER.
They also have, connected with the same mill,
a good saw mill, where they will keep for sale
all kinds of pine and hard wood lumber.
Particular attention given to saving wagon
lumber, supply of which will be kept for sale.
GEO. r. WELLS co.
Hampton, Aug. !, 1865.
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WANTED.

no BORROW ONE THOUSAND Dollars
l. on School bonds by district No. /, town 10,
north east, 4th p. NJ. Application can be made
in person or by letter to Henry b. Hobart, clerk
OF the board OF directors
Port Byron, Aug. I4th, lS65.w
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d. i. sEENaE<}k,
Real Estate and Land Agent.
OFFICE IN LIVERY BUILDING,
WASHINGTON street.
FOR SALE:

JoHNSoN'S AMERICAN, corner OF Illinois
aud Washington streets. A complete hotel, to-
ger with good barn and out buildings.
A BEAU FlEUL RESIDENCE on Moline Aven
ne, with all kinds of ifuIt and shrubbery-eheap.
DWELLING HOUSES and lots in ali parts OF
the city for sale.
Enquire OF 0. J. DIMICK,
Real Estate Agent.
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, 1865-09-08

EDs.-The Steamer "Yakama" arrived yes
terday, with one hundred tons of goods, and a
fair lot of passengers. Our town is literally
alive with Pack trains. Every wood pile covers
"camp.' Most of the trains are loading for
Blackfoot country. One lucky "Hombre' bro t
in a small "sprinkling' of Blackfoot gold dust
to-day. 1t weighed on platform scales, 80 lbs
This putthe "Boys" in smiling condition and
they 'smiled" frequently.
Our merchants are in the same condition of
those in your town. rolling out the goods, and
everybody seems to be in good humor Some
ofour merchants having got pretty well 'cleaned'
have gone below for more goods.
Cinnamon (of which we have goodly n1m-
Der here) have taken the fever, and are remov-
ing their ''deposits" preparatory to "change
of base" from "KingdOm Barr (their name for
Ringgold Barr 80 miles above here. But few Of
our laboring class will be left here by the last
of this week; most all are engaged for the Black
foot country. Good luck go with them, is the
wish of NIKA
, 1865-09-08

Acorrespondent writing to the Dales Noun
taineer, from Idaho City,under date ofAugust 27,
has the following in reference to the dongs ofths
Vigilance Committee, alluded to in our issue of
last week:
"Sinee last wrote you, this City has been in
stale of excitement, that has seldom occur
red since the early days of California To-day,
the streets of this city present singular appear
ance-twO or three thousand persons armed
with shot guns, pistols, and every kind of weap-
on that can be made useful. A AYigilance Commit
tee has been organized and a collision is expect
ed at any moment The town has been threat
ened with devastation by fire, and all the cti-
izens have formed themselves into body to pro-
tect their property against iRcendaries Several
arrests have been made, and the Vigiantes arc
trying to take the prisoners from the jail to ex-
ecute them. The storkeepers have to empty
their stores at night. have been on watch tho
past three nights, and am almost tired out. The
town has been on fire once this week | am in
hopes the Vigilantes will be forced to disband-
their object is to get Patterson, the man who
killed Pinkham."
, 1865-09-08

which, with the appliances connected, (Which
are of the latest and most approved pattern, J
will be capable of reducing more ore in given
time than any mill yet in the Territory. The
engine is Of eighty-horse power the cylinders
eighteen inches in diameter, with thirtysix inch
stroke The company have already commenced
work on the "Ada Elmore' and "Duncan" led
ges. The former is the oldest, and, when work
ed, has proved the richest lode in Alturas. The
ore from the "Ada Elmore" yielded last year, by
the arrastra process of grinding from two hun
dred and fifty to three hundred dollars per ton.
Mr.. Waddingham has to-day purchased the
entire interest owned by Messrs. Green, White &
Co., in South Boise, for the sum of $25, 900
the conditions of sale being cash down. Inclu-
ded in the purchase is the celebrated "Confede-
rate Star" ledge, which is not exceeded in rich
ness by any in the Territory. Mat. Graham is
the indefatigable working foreman of the com
pany and has commenced with gang of work
men on the "Ada Elmore' with that kind of en-
ergy that must succeed. Mr.. Waddingham has
also very large and extensively assorted stock
of merchandise now on the way, by overland
from the East. He has sentit by land in order
to demonstrate the feasibility ofshipping by that
route as cheapiy as otherwise. This will tend
10 show where the most advantageous market
for purchasing goods will be in the future
, 1865-09-08
MORTALITY.

Acting Governor G. Dewitt Smith died here
suddenly on the 10th inst, from rheumatism of
the heart. He was buried here in the village
cemetry (which counts but few graves) on the
20tn inst, and large procession followed his
remains to the grave. Business was entiIely
suspended; the houses being closed and draped
with emblems of mourning, and the American
flag at half mast gave token Of the sad OCCUR
renee. Further opportunities of sending you
items from this place will be embraced and your
correspondent will endeavor to keep you posted.
Yours truly, #*#
, 1865-09-08

Major General H. W. Halleck assumed com
mand of the Military Division of the Pacific, on
the Both August This Division embraces the
two Departments of California and the Colum-
bia Hallecks Headquarters are San Francisco;
be is the ranking officer on the Pacific Coast
Lieutenant Colonel R. NJ. Scott is his Assistant
Adjutant General.
, 1865-09-08

THE CHINA MAus.-The Postmaster General
accepted the tenders of the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company for mail steamship line between
San Francisco and China, via Honolulu, Sand
wich Islands, authorized by the act of Congress
approved Feb 12th l864.-Oregonian.
, 1865-09-08
Notice.

HNHE Copartnership heretofore existing between J.
i B. Mitchelland R Bogle in the Shaving and
Bathing Saloon business was dissolved by mutu al
consent, on the I'd day of Sept. 1865
rtHau. .r j. B. MITCHELL,
fn r. BOGLE.
The business will hereafter be continued at the old
Pioneer Stand, Main street, opposite the Empire
liberal patronage extended him for the past four yosrs
respectfully solicits a continuance of the same.
J.B. MITCHELL.
, 1865-09-08
The Montana Post August 5th, in its trade

The Montana Post, August 5th, in its trade re-
port says:
The bulk of merchandise shipped via the Mis-
souri, River for different mining camps, ow-
ing TO the low stage of water, and the heavy
cargoes with which the boats started have been
stored promiscuously along the River at nearly
every trading post. Quite an effort is being made
by the owners and Agents of boats to fill their
contracts, and deliver all the freight at Fort
Benton; but it is generally conceded an impos-
sibility."
, 1865-09-08
DR.. STEVENSON,
HOMOEOPATHIST.

(SuceessOr to DR.. Gi6s0n.)
"AS removed his office and residence to ; doors,
below the Express Office. where he may be
found prepared to attend to Medical and Surgical
practice in Town or Country.
Wslls Walla, June 0. '65, zcH
, 1865-09-08

OPPOSITION TELEGRAPH.-The Telegraph from
the east informs US that Mr. James Street, Agent
for Barney, Morgan & Co., of New York adver-
tises for proposals to commence the construc-
tion'of the opposition telegraph line from San
Francisco and the Atlantic Safes. 1t is the in
tention of Messrs Barney, Morgan Co. to con-
struct superior line with two wires stretched
upon one set of poles.
, 1865-09-08
THE QUARTZ LEDGRs

Are 'legion," but strange to say, nearly every
ledge yet tried improves as it is worked, and in
creases in width and richness according to the
depth below the surface. But little attention
comparatively speaking, has been paid to South
Boise this year. The great want has been cap
ital, for the developing of our lodges, and We
might have still been wanting but for the ener.
gy and good faith with which those who have
gone east have acted The interests of the bono
tide residents and owners have been such thai
they did not merely go East to sell for green.
backs, but have shown their good faith by
bringing back capital and machinery to work
the lodges. By their influence large amount
of confidence has been obtained, and capitalists
are now taking some interest in our county and
doing much to make ''world wde' reputation
for our quartz and that it is well deserving no
candid judge of quartz lodes win deny.
, 1865-09-08
MORE ENTERPRISE.

Several gentlemen are preparing to leave here
shortly for the East, to make arrangements for
bringing out machinery. They are well forti-
fed with evidences of the real condition of our
county, and large quantities of ores of extreme
richness are being shipped in advance of their
departure. Among the rest, is Henry Quarles
and Peter Hanny, who are both well posted in
quartz.
, 1865-09-08
PUBLGooLA.

SHOULD SEE To IT.--The people of the Colum-
bia River Valley should see to it that the trade
springing into existence with the Blackfoot
mines is not lost to this side through any lack of
enterprise of our people to secure it to them
selves. This trade, which promises to amount
to millions of dollars annually, naturally belongs
to this side ofthe Rocky mountains, and if our
people bestir themselves at once, in opening up
the Mullan Wagon Road so that it can be trav-
eled with teams, this trade can be permanently
secured without doubt. We are informed that
this road can be put in fair travelling condition
by expending on it the Insignificant sum of
$4,000. Let it not be said that the people of
the Pacific slope lost trade worth millions
because they failed to expend few thousands
at the proper time in opening a wagon road.
, 1865-09-08

We publish in this issue interesting COM
muncaton from "PubHcoa" relative to the
Blackfoot and Prickly Pear mines. The writer
is just down from that country.
, 1865-09-08
Wen Worth the Reading.

Housekeepers, ifyou wish to get Carpets, Floor
Oil Cloths, Mattings, Window Shades, Paper Hang
ings, Table Covers, and all articles in the Carpet
line at Eastern Prices, call where You can find the
largest and best stock in the countryWhoessle and
Retail WALTER BROS
Front street, opposite Vaughn's Wharf
Oct. 2l 1864. 45tf) Portland Oregon.
, 1865-09-08

We learn that a detachment of Cavalrymen,
II in number, in pursuance of orders from below
received at the Post on Tuesday last, left yester-
day, Thursday for Fort Lapwai. An order also
came for squad of IL of the cavalry to proceed
to Fort Boise. This detachment will be ready to
leave the Fort in few days
After the two detachments of Cavalry shall
have left the Fort, according to orders received
this week, there will then be left at the Post
some twenty-eight effective men
, 1865-09-08
walla walla Co., Aug. 81, 1865.

ExPEcTED.--The arrival of the new Quarter
master who has been ordered up, Lieutenant
Noble, is looked for at the Fort tomorrow (Sat-
urday) when the stores, &C., will be immediate
ly turned over to him by Quartermaster John
son.
, 1865-09-08
Notice,

HNHE COpartnership heretofore existing between.
Il John A Hearn and John Young, in the packing
business, was dissolved by mutual consent on the
eth day Of August, 1865. JOHN YOUNG.
JOHN A'HEARN.
Walla Waa, Sept. s. 1865.
, 1865-09-08
Notice of Final settlement.

NOT1CE is hereby given that E. l.. James has
~ filed his final account as the administrator of
the estate of Samue Leonard, deceased in the Pro-
bate Court of Walia Walla County, W T., and that
Thursday, the 26th day of Oct. has been appointed
for hearing and dispOsing of the same.
j. H. BLEWETr, Probate Judge.
Sept 6, 1865
, 1865-09-08

Many housewives in the country are having
eye toward the condition of their Iardsrs by
preparing for winter use, lots Of corn takeu
while yet in the milk, boiled, cut from tho cob
and exposed to the sun to dry. Put away in this
state, it retains its freshness and sweetness all
year round; it is to all intents and purposes the
same as the corn which comes to as put up in
cans. Considerable preserved fruit has also been
put up both in the city and country.