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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
WINTER.

He comes! The tardy Winter comes!
hear his footsteps through the nights
hear his vanguard from the heights
March through the pines with muffied drums
His naked feet are on the mead:
The grass blades stiffen in his path,
No tear for child OF Earth he hath
No pity for her tender seed
The bare oaks shudder at his breath;
A moment by the stream he stays
Its melody mute! A glaze
Creeps DER it's dimPles, as of death
From fettered stream and blackened moor,
The city's walls he silent nears;
The mansions of the rich he fears
He storms the cabins OF the poor
The curtained couch, the glowing hearth,
The irost-rmed Graybeard's power defy;
He curses as he hurries by
And strikes the beggar dead to earth
For every cleaning hall he spares,
A hundred hearthless novels hold
Hearts pulseless, crisp with ice and cold,
Watched by hundred grim Despairs
The forests grow by his command
Who saith, ''He lendeth to the Lord,
Who giveth to the poor!" Your hoard
Is His! Ye stewards OF the land
Here is your mission We who feed
Your lavish fires Not altar,
But at your doors, your Heather arel
Gods poor-your creditors Take heed
The path is long to Pagan shores;
Their skies are sunny. God o'er all
The winters deadly harvests fall
Around you! Deal your Masters stores.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
MUSICAL.

/ r. L. GRUNDI having become a resi-
vi dent OF Rock Island, takes this method to
inform the musical public that he Is prepared 10
tune and repair PIanoes and Melodeons, and
sell at factory prices the following first class in
struments:
Gold Medal Pianoes, VIM. Knabe & Co., Balti-
more, Md.
A. II. Gale q Co.'S. PIanoes, n. Y.
Organs and Melodeons from the factories of 6.
II. Prince & Co., Buffalo, N y; Cahart Need =
ham, \, Y. Mason Hamlin, Boston.
Second hand Pianoes and Melodeons taken in
exchange Cor new cnes.
Orders for Violins, Flutes, Accordeons, Brass
instruments, &C, promptly filled at Chicago pri-
ceS.
N. B.-Orders for tuning of instruments left at
Island City Hotel, p D. box s32, or at residence,
on Madison street, Sd house south Of Highland
etreet. promptly attended 10. oct3d3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
STEAM BAKERY FOR SALE.

I OFFER for sale, at a bargain the new
i steam bakery IN RocE Island, 4. lows -
One full lot 50 by 100 feet; two story brick bak-
cry with all the machinery ready Tor work-a
steam engine, boiler, shafting, and all the machn
cry necessary for rapid and hrst class work. There
is also good stable on the lOi and two good
wells,-one a splendid artesian ell.
The property will be sold at great bargain, II
applicable is made soon.
The engine, boiler, bakery machinery, Sc,
sc. will be sold separately If desired.
For further particulars, enquire of the UNDER
signed. JACOB KEISER.
Rock Island, Nov 10, dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
For the Argus.
Under Ground.

On Saturday last carried into execution
long cherished desire of visiting Coal Valley.
While waiting impatiently for the train to
start my attention was attracted by COM
motion in an adjacent yard. Perched on
post was a black pussy, eyes flaming fire,
while below was a small dog barking with
great rapidity and indignation. Whenever
our canine friend made dash up the pole
towards his foe, pussy would spit defiance
and at the same time thrust out her forearm
in the most feroclous manner.
But the cars move, and we are soon rolling
at fearful rate for our destination. Along
the Mississippi, between sandbanks, through
corn-felds, amidst trees, over Rock river
bridges, across flat prairie, up narrow de-
6e and suddenly the panorama OF Coal Val
ley bursts on our enraptured gaze. The
whole view consists of series of hills lying
in circle. with the houses in the centre or
struggling along the sides. These hills con-
tain the coal, the houses, the miners. We
approach the main entrance to the mines, and
conclude to enter. The coal Is brought out
on a railroad, in small cars drawn by mules.
As these of course go back empty, tourists
are provided with u convenient trsnsFOrta.
tion. We stop little boy, and get aboard
Here we go! Adieu, outer world with all
your vain cares Now faint point of day
light glmmers in the distance, but now 1t Is
gone How dark and damp. Put your head
between your knees you will get 1t KIN ok
ed, and keep your hands from the sid or
they will be rubbed. These large timbers
overhead are to prevent the mountain from
tumbling in. 1t the Oyerhsnging tons of earth
should happen 10 engulf the ira eler, he will
have the satisfaction of knowing that his re-
mains will never bs disturbed by wolves or
medical students.
What terrible noise is that rum bling like
! distant thunder Is the hill really falling in?
1t is simply loaded car coming and we must
turn out. The little boy is still with us,
| lighting our path with his lamp, and cheering
our sad hearts with his gossip. Here he
takes us up a short passage leading off the
| p-incipals avenue. and there are two miners
at work, loosening the coal with their picks.
their tiny lamps feebly illuminating the black
masses around them. They look so grim and
sOoty that little imagination is needed to
transform them into so many Flutos in the
| lower regions, | never had such VIVID con-
| ception Of Dante's Inferno or the Hades of
Homer and Virgil. Again White, Chamber
into the car, and in few moments emerge
| from the opposite side of the hill, into the
cheerful daylight. Our accommodating cic-
| erone pockets his fee and goes. on his way
rejoicing The five o'clock train in due time
/ returns US to town, to tea, and the comforts
| of our firesIdes. w. w. D.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
NOTICE

Is hereby given, thatthe undersigned, as guardian
of Sarah Shaw, Edward G. Shaw and Mary J,
Shaw, minors, will, on the first day of the next
term of the Circuit Court in and for the county of
Rock Island, in the state OF Illinois, to be begun
and held at the Court House, In the city Of Rock
Island, IN the said county and state, on the SEC
OND MONDAY IN JANUARY NEXT, apply to
the Judge thereof, sitting in chancery for an order
sell the following described real estate, be-
longing to the sad minors, situate IN the said
county Of Rock Island, viz: The northwest quar-
ter OF the southeast quarter, and the southwest
quarter ofthe southeast quarter, both in wnship
sixteen, north of range three, west Of the fourth
principal meridian, containing 80 acres, more or
less, inject to the estate OF dover OF Mrs. Sarah
Morris therein, for the purpose OF educating and
supporting said minors
Rock Island, ILL.,, Nov 23d, A. d. 1865.
JARVIS HARTLEY,
Guardian ofSarah Shaw, Edward C. Shaw and
Mary J. Shaw, minors.
Osborn & Curtis,
Solicitors for Petitioners.
noy24w4w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01

A statement is going the rounds of the
press to the effect that Mr.. Vallandigham had
TO fee for his life from Eaton. OHIO. The
Cincinnati Enquirer says the allegations are.
with single exception, wholly untrue. The
real facts are, simply, that Mr.. Vallandigham
went ON Monday night to Eaton, to argue a
case in court, and did argue it on Tuesday, re.
naming in she town oil day, and at the no
tel till sometime after dark. He went direct
ly to the depot, and the train being behind
time remained at or near the depot tor an
hour, when, after he was upon the cars, some
cowardly ruffans threw stones.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
LESSONS In MUSIC
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

OTlCE.-1ou are hereby notified that,
~ the undersigned having been duly chosen by
the city council of the city OF Rock Island, at a
meeting thereof, holden at the city council room
in said city on the 22d day of November, A. d.
1865, as commissioners to ascertain and assess
damages and recOmpence due the owners respect
Ioely OF such lands as may be taken and appropria
ted for making an alley through block No. 3, In
Chicago or lower addition, from Exchange to
Ontario streets; and also at the same time de-
termine what persons will be benefited by such
improvement, and assess the damages and eIpen-
thereof on the real estate of persons benefited
thereby, have appointed Tuesday, the 5th day OF
December, 1865, at 9 O'Clock A. NJ, al the city
council room in said city the time and place ~
which they will meet, and from thence will pro-
coed to the premises tor the purpose above men
toned.
A. r. CUTTER,
JACOB DODGE COMMITS.
GEO. SCHNEIDER.
Rock Island Nov. -, 1865.
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TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

NOTICE.-You are hereby notified that
IN the undersigned having been duly chosen
by the city council OF the city Of Rock Island, at
a meeting thereof, holden at the city council
room, in said city, on the 9th day of November,
A. d. 1865, commissioners to ascertain and as
sess the damages and recon pense due the owners
respectively of such lands as may be taken and
appropriated for making the extension OF St. Clair
street, from Biddison's addition north To the In
dian boundary line; also southerly to the southern
limits OF the city, as per plat now file in said
city clerks Office and also at the same time de-
termIne what persons will be benefited by such
improvements, and assess the damages and ex-
penses thereof on the real estate of persons bene
fitted thereby, have appointed Saturday, the sec
ond day OF December next, at O'Clock A. M, at
the city council room, in said city, as the time
and place at which they viii meet and from thence
will proceed to the premises for the purpose
above mentioned.
THOMAS BRITTINGHAM,)
ABRAM WAGNER, Commiss,s
c. II. SMITH.
:, Rock Island, Nov. 22d, 1866, dl0t.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE,

THE SUBSCRIBER has purchased the
i Tobacco Store on Illinois street Johnson's
American Block, where he will continue the bus
mess of a Tobacconist, and the manufacture of
cigars. He will keep always on hand a good
stock of all Kinds of Cigars. Tobacco, Snuffs,
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Pipes, Cigar
Holders, Tobacco Bags, Cigar Cases, &c, &c,
where he hopes to see all his friends and the pub
lie generally and merit a share of public patrons
age. MATHEW SCHLEGEL.
Rock Island, June -, dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01

The KNABE PIANo-FIRsT PREMIUM.-We
notice that the celebrated Knabe piano has
taken the first premium over all competitors
at the Iowa state fair. 1t was a Knabe
grand, magnificent instrument, beautiful In
touch and tone, but no exception TO the quail
ity of pianoes furnished by the Messrs Kuabe
from their world renowned factory. 1t was
the only piano of the Knabe make on exhibi.
ton, and we understand that it was with diff.
fculty that the instrument was spared to the
fair, as so great is the call for them that the
manufacturers are absolutely unable to sup
ply the demand. This cause operated to pre-
vent the exhibition of the Knabe at the W is.
consin and Michigan state fairs. 1t must be
peculiarly gratifying to Messrs Bauer of this
city to find their judgement, passed several
years ago in favor of the knabe, so abundant
ly justified by the popular and artistic prefer
ence so heartily accorded to it, and to witness
the remarkable success which has attended
their efforts to introduce il into the west,
where its fame is now familiar in the mouth
as household words. Julius Bauer & Co., in
their new stablishment-Opera House Block
are now making special efforts to secure an
adequate supply, for lack of which they have
so long been obliged to keep their patrons
waiting - Chicago Tribune, Wednesday, o.
to Der 4, 1865.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
10 LET.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
declw3w.

ESTATE of WILLIAM Ii. NEE, Deceased.
Ia The undersigned having been appointed ad-
mlnistrator of the estate OF William II Nee, late of
the County of Rock island and state OF Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that ne will appear
before the COunty Court OF Rock Island County
the office OF the clerk OF said court IN the City
OF Rock Island, at the January Term, on the
THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY NEXT at
which time all persons having claims against said
estate notified and requested TO attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted. All per-
sons indebted said estate are requested 10
make immediate payment TO the undersigned.
Dated this 2Sth day of November, 4. ID. 1865.
SAMUEL r ALLEN
noy29w3w. Administrator
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01

A LARGE BARN-Hon. c. N. Harris is now
putting up barn that, when completed will be
OF truly mammoth proportions, 1t will be is
ieet wide, by los feet long, &c foot posts. 1t
y WIN rest on stone basement feet high, which
fso In'enoed as shelter for hogs. The distance
from the ground to the comb of the roof will he
- aeet, and 20 900 shingles will be required to
PVer it.-Oqaaacka Spectator
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
Democratic Nomination In Boston.

BosToS, Nov. 3O.-The Hon. q. W. War
rem has been nominated by the democrats Tor
mayor of Boston. The nomination was con-
CURED In by the working men and cltizens'
committee.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01

ment of the war and Joe generously came to the
pecuniary aid of the state authorities with one
half as much.-Carnbridge Henry Co. Chroni-
clio.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
REVOCATION OF MR.. LINCOLN'S PRO-
CLAMATION SUSPENDING
THE WRIT OF HABEAS.
CORPUS.
Proclamation by Andrew johnson,
President Of the United States.

WHEREAS, By the proclamation of the presi-
dent of the United States, of the 18th day of
December, 1868, the privilege of the writ of Aa-
6eas corpus in certain cases therein set forth,
was suspended throughout the United States !;
and,
WHERAAs, The reasons for that suspension
may be regarded as having ceased in some of the
states and territories; now, therefore, be it
known that
l, Andrew johnson, president of the United
States, do hereby proclaim and declare that the
suspension aforesaid, and all other proclamations
and orders suspending the privileges of the ha-
6eas corpus in the states and territories of the Un
tied States, are revoked and annulled ex-
cepting as to the states of Virginia, Kentucky,
Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisia-
and Texas, the District of Columbia, and the
territories of New Mexico and Arizona.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States to
be affixed
Done in the city of Washington the lst day of
December, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-fve and of the indepen-
dence of the United States of America, the nine
tieth.
By the President
(Signed) ANDREW JOHNSON.
WV. Ii. SkwARD, Sec'y of State.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
MASTERS SALE,

MASTERS SALE.
sr Rock 81 Islam. I,at' county, +"
In the Circuit Court for said County.
In chancery.
John Jones
Robert w Smith, Mary b.
SAITH, Amos Avery, Maria
Avery, Wells Andrews s.
E5enezer LathrOp-
Public notice is hereby given that by virtue and
in pursuance OF the decree Of said court made
and entered In the above entitled cause on the
18th day of September, A. ID. 1865, l will. on
THURSDAY, THE THIRTIETH DAY OF NO
MEMBER, A. d. 1868, a: 10 O'Clock in the fore
noOn sell at public auction to the highest bidder
for cash, at the door Of the Court Honse, in the
City of Rock Island in said counto ef Rock Island
and state of Illinois, the following described real
estate situated IN said county and state, to wit
The undivided half of the southwest quarter Of
the southwest quarter section three (3l and the
undivided half of fractional section tour (4) both
in township No.l7 OF north range No.two(2l ives,
of the 4th principal maTidan; much thereof
may be necessary to satisfy said decree
Dated this 9th day of November, A. d. 1865.
GEO. w. PEASANTS,
Master IN Chancery of
Rock Island Co., Ill.,
novSw3w.
The above sale Is postponed until FRIDAY THE
TWENTY-NlNTH DAY OF DECEMBER, A. d.
1865, at the above hour and place.
GEO. W. PLEASANTS.
Master In Chancery.
declw3w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01

properties, and is
A Sure Cure
For Every Species OF the Itch, Prairie Itch,
BARRIERS Itch, wabash Scratches,
Illinois Mande, Iowa and Mis-
souri, Digs, CutaneOus Erup-
tions, Pimples the
Face, Ringworms,
Sc, &c,
The pRURIGO LOTTO is new and certain
cure for all kinds of Itch, and, being fluid pre-
psration, IL is free from all the gummy, Disagree
able qualities of the ointments in general use.
The Prurigo Lotto 10 safe to use under all cir
cumstsnces, will not irrtate the most tender
skin, and contains NO mercury. Don't fail to try
il. Manufactured by
+. T. & w. T. MCFARLAND,
Sole Proprietors, Lafayette lind.
Price, so Cents.
Sold at Wholesale in Chicago, st. Louis, st.
Paul, Peoria, Cincinnati, Indians polls, and all
wholesale points.
FULLER, FINCH d FULLER, Chicago,
Gen. Agents for the Northwestern States.
nov27d6m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01

1t is stated that Robert Toombs, OF Geor
gia, has gone 10 Europe.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01
Ju-9ay's Sdpertiseuleuts.
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE FOR S

BRICK DWELLING HOUSE FOR SALE,
A FIRST RATE brick dwelling house con-
n tanning rooms, supplied with gas, with
splendid new cistern, good well Of water, stable
&C., is offered for sale sheap. The house 10
Madison street convenient to the high school
building. If not sold by the 18th inst. it will be
for rent, carpets and furniture to 60 with the
house il required. Whether sold or rented pos
session given about the 18th inst.
II. HAKES.
Rock Island, Dec. ldlw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-01

MONS. FRoGGY AND Miss kEro.--Small-blled
poetry has abounded latterly. 1t is to be hoped
the following closes the season
Petite moskeetare, your time it have come
Re frost he have called for you-go you now
home.
All of your buz-ze-buz into my ear
Now am rid of it, skeetar, my dear
Ven to bed in my, garnet l go,
Zen viz your moosic you bozaire me go,
Viz your tin trombit you sing all re night;
Mr.. Jack Frost now he freeze you tight.
All vat blessing cole winter be,
Ven he kill all of &c sketare and fiea
Zen till re spring-time warm vedder sail bring,
Monsieur Moskeetare, no more you viii sing
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-07-06
Judge Sharkey.

The Cincinnati Times publishes the
following statement of an extraordf.
nary and revolving case, which was
passed on in the Mississippi Courts by
Judge VIM. G. Sharkey some years
ago. Judge Sharkey is now Provis-
ional Governor Of Mississippi:
A planter was afflicted with loath-
some disease. So offensive were the
ulcers that he was deserted by his
white friends, and while thus afflicted
and forsaken, girl whom he owned
as q slave. kindly and patiently wait
ed upon him, dressing his ulcers.
cleansing his person, and watched
over him until he eventually recover.
ed. With gratitude and affection to
his benefactor. be took her to Cincin.
natl, Ohio. executed to her deed Of
manumission. had it recorded, return
ed to Mississippi, and there married
her in legal form. They lived togeth.
er aflectionately for many years, rear
cd family of children. and. as he lay
upon bis death-bed. by will he divided
his property between bis wife and
children. His brothers, hearing OF
his death. came forward and demand
ed his property. The widow and chill
dren were indignant at the demand
They, too, we're seized and the validi.
~ Of that marriage was tried before
Judge Sharkey. of that State. who de-
cidcd that the whole matter was a
fraud upon the law of slavery-tha,
the property belonged to the collate.
raj heirs. His widow was sold by the
surviving brothers, the children were
bid off at public auction, aud both
mother and children now toll in chains
or sleep in servile graves.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-07-06
The Plan is Simple /!

The name of each article offered for sale-as
"Gold Hunting Watch .Gold Oval. Band
Bracelet, - Pearl Breastpin and Ear drops"
"Gold Enamelled Ring" '.Silver Plated
Cake Basket" &C., Is written on card and
enclosed in sealed envelope these envelopes
are then placed in drawer and well mixed !;
then ~ an order IL received, with twenty. five
cents for return postage and other charges,
one of the cards or certificates is taken mt ran
dom and sent by first mail to the customer,
who ~iA see at once whdf he can get for One Dol
Tar. II he is pleased with his fortune he can
forward the money according to directions on
the certificate and secure the prize. Ii the
article awarded should be unsuited to the pur-
chaser-as for example, a set Of Pearl Ear
Drops and Breastpin to a young man who
could not wear them, and had no one to gire
them to-we will send any other article on the
catalogue OF equal price which may be preferr
ed. Or il, for any reason, you choose to ven-
ture no further. then you can let the matter
drop where IL h and spend no more. Exmine
carefully our Catalogue 1