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bear for the communication of his punishment,
Furguson was sentenced to be hung, and the
sentence was executed.
On last Friday as Gen. Dickson was stand
ing on one of the streets OF Gslens, talking
with Mr.. Washburne, and making ar
rangements for General Grants reception in
that city, Furguson's brother. boyish Grip.
pie. came up TO him. he had been trying in
vain to procure pistol, out failing in this,
cane in both hands, and with the exclamation
-"You are the sooundrel who hung my
brother l' brought It down with such force as
to completely crush the generals face, and to
lay him senseless on the ground The Grip
pie, strange to say, then made his escape
At first il was supposed that Dickson was
slain, but it is now supposed that his life
will be saved. The cripple has surrendered
himself to the au thoritles.-Dar Dem.
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A Good Joke on sherman.

While marching through Georgia, Gen.
Sherman travelled with the left wing under
Gen. Slocum. After long and wearisome
march. he one day crossed over to the right
wing under Gen. Howard. While in Gen.
Howard's tent which had just been pitched,
the medical director came in, well acquainted
with the habits and customs of both. Gen.
Sherman sometimes took glass" while
Gen Howard was strongly opposed to the
indulgence. Knowing this, the medical gen.
tleman. after a short time, wishing to serve
his chief without offense to Howard said
Gen. Sherman, you look weary and ILL.,
If you will come over to my tent. will give
you seidhtz powder, which l think will do
you good"
"Thank you" readily responded Tecum-
sch, Il will"
The man of physic departed, aud Gen,
Howard who took every thing literally, ran
TO his val,se aud got a powder, which he
mixed and handed t. Sherman:
There il need 20 20 away for one, il
that is what you want" he said, and Sher-
man. inwardly rbagrinsd but highly
amused. drank the cup msnfuily, TO the
mirrh of several byrtanders, who coDpre
hended the whole magnitude of the joke 81 q
glance.
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new SKIRT FOR 1865.
The Great Invention Of the Age in
HOOP SKIRTS.
w. BRADLEY's NEW PATENT
DUPLEX ELLIPTIC Tor doubIe)
SPRING SKIRT.

This invention consists of Duplex Tor two) Ell
liptic Pure Refined Steel Springs, ingeniously
braided tightly and firmly together, edge to edge
making the toughest, most flexible, elastic and
durable spring ever used. They seldom bend or
break, like the single springs, and consequently
preserve their perfect and beautiful shape more
than twice as long as any single spring skirt that
ever has or can be made.
The wonderful feKibiIty and great comfort and
pleasure to any lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic
Skirt will be experienced particular in all crowd
ed assemblies, operas, carriages. railroad csrs,
! church pews, arm chairs, for promenade and
house dress, as the skirt be folded when in use
to OCCUPY email place easily and conveniently
a siIk muslin dress
Lady having enjoyed the pleasure, comfor,
and great convenience of wearing the Duple1
Eiirpuc Steel Spring Skirt Ior a siag.e day will
never afterwards willingly dispense with their USE
For Children, Misses and Young Ladies they are
perior TO all others.
The hoops are covered with ply double twist
cd thread and will wear twice long as the sin-
gle yarn covering which used on all Sipgle Steel
Hoop skirts. The three bottom rods on every
Skirt are also Double Steel, and twice or double
covered to Preveat the covering from wearing of
the rods when dragging down stairs, stone steps,
&c, &c, which they are constantly subject to
when In
All made OF the new and elegant Corded
Tapes, and are the best quality in every part,
giving 10 the wearer the graceful and perfec
| shape possible, and are unquestlonably the light
est, most desirable, comfortable and economic
Skirt made.
Vests, Bradley & Cary, Proprietors of the In.
ventlon, and sole Manufacturer, 81 Chamber,
and 10 & 81 Reade streets, New York
For sale IN all first class stores in this city, an
throughout the United States and Canada, Havana
de Cuba, Mexico, South America, and the Yves,
Indies. ~
Vs. Inquire for the DUPLEX Elliptic (or double,
spring Snft- A. d &.
auQ23d9m.
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REvENGEFUL AssAULr.-A letter has been
received In this city, this morning. detailing
very interesting incident which occurred at
Gaiena At the time of the breaking out of
the war, young man by the name of Fergu.
son, whose parents now reside and were then
residing in Galena, was attending a school in
Kentucky During the excitement of that
stirring time, the entire school Joined the
confederate army, and Ferguson among
them, who accepted a position on Gen. Tighi
mans staff. At Fort Henry he was CAP
tured, and 10 the course of time was exchang-
ed he then joined Morgan's forces and
continued fighting till again captured, Soon
afterwards he effected his escape and in tray
cling through tue country he found himself
Inside our lines, near Nashville, and was ar
Ted sud tried as a sIy. Brig. Gen Dick
son formerly crockery merchant of Galena.
presided over the court and notwithstanding
the most powerful influence was brought 20
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Great sale of
GOVERNMENT HORSES AND MULES,

QuARTERMasTER GENERAL's OFFICE,
WAsHINGroN, ID. & August 10Th, 1865.
Will be so d at public auction, to the highest
bidder, at CHICAGO ILLINOIS, and INDI ANA
POLLS, IN lana, (l50 Horses and Mules alter
nately each day. superior lots of public animals,
as follows:
At Chicago, Illinois.
Quartermaster, commencing MONDAY, Septem-
Der 4th, 1868, and continuing each secoad week
thereafter, until FRIDAY, September 90 and
thenceforward until the whole disposed of,
1000 Horses and goo Mules.
At INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, under the di-
rection of Captain James Wilson, A. @. NJ, COM
mencing MONDAY, September IL, 1906, and con-
tInuIng the second week thereafter until sold,
loo Horses and 600 Mules.
An opportunity to purchase a superior class of
saddle and draft animals, at Tar less than their
true value, 10 now offered to the public.
Though the majority OF them are sound and
serviceable, they no longer required in the
army, and must be sold
Many OF the mules bought in the Begin
ming of the wal, when young, accompanied the
armies IN all their marches and camps and are
thoroughly broken, hardened by exercise, gentle
and familiar from being so long surrounded by
the soldiers.
Animals will be sold sngly.
Terms: Cash IN United States currency.
Sales to commence at 10 n. m. ,Wt
JAMES A. EKIN,
Brew. Brig Gen, In charge Frat DIVISION @. NJ.
GO.
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The exemption Question.

1t is not at all singular that immediately
upon the close of the war the question of tax
Ing government obligations should be pressed
upon the attention OF the public. In the
midst OF the excitement of the contest, the
subject was one of such interest and import
ancs thai the action of congress-, in exempt
ing these obligations from taxation. was gen.
orally considered by the press of both part
les. and 1t was predicted thai the peon,e
M .sS not consent that SO large a portion of
.o.srnmsn .. the country as is invested in
the burdens imposed BY the national S - from
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-23

The abolition mob-lsw orators are begin
ming to find that the chalIce they have for
three years been Offering democrats may be
forced upon themselves. At a republican
convention at Bowling Green, Ohio. on the
18th. the repu blican nominee for representa-
tive was attacked by a crowd of soldiers who
had some grudge against him, and chased
him all over the town. He finally managed
to mount a horse and escape, he would
have Jared roughly at the hands of the en-
ragged soldiers.
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SCOTT COUNTY FAIR,

IHE Twelfth Annual Fair of the Scot,
County Agricultural Society will be held ar
davenport, Iowa, OF 18th, 18th, goth. 2Ist and
I'D OF September, 1865 Sc, 900 offered in Premi-
ums. Open TO the World.
O. me usual arrangements with the Railroads and
Steamboats, have been made
for premium lists or any information concern
ing tne FAR, apply personally or by letter to
VIM. X. HAIGHT, Secretary,
81 Perry St Davenport, Iowa.
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CAUTION FROM THE
American Watch Co.

At having come to our knowledge that imitation,
OF the American Watch have been put upon "a.
market In great number, calculated by their utter
~orthlessness to ure the reputation OF our gen.
ulne products, TO protect our own Interests and
the public from imp ontIon, we again publish The
trade marks by which our Watches NAV invariably
be known.
We Manufacture four styles of Watches
The First has the name
AMERICAN WATCH CO., Waltham, Mass"
engraved on the inside plate.
The Second has the name
APPLETON, TRACY & CO., Walihan,
Mass, /" engraved on the inside plate.
The Third has the name
"P- BARTLETT, Waltham, Mass" en-
grayed on the Inside plate.
All the above sly les have the nam. American
Watch Co. painted on the dIai, and are warranted
IN every respect.
The Fourth has the name
"WM- ELLERY, Boston, Mass, . ENGRAVED OF
the inside plate, and is not named on the clz..
All the above described Watches are made o;
various sizes, and are sold in gold or SILVER casts
a. may be required.
IL 10 hardly possible for to accurately 6ss-
eribe the numerous limitations to which We have
alluded. They are usually inscribed with names
90 nearly approaching our own 10 escape the
observation of the unaccustomed buyer. Some
are represented made by the ssUnIon Watch
Co., OF Boston, Mau.''-no such conpsny eII,t-
lng- Some are named the ssSoldier;s Watch" 10
oe soio as our Fourth or VIM Ellery sye, USE
ally known the Soldiers Wstch.f, Oihe.
are named the "APpleton Watch Co. - Others
the "P- s. Bailey instead of our '.P. ;. Bart.
ietti' besides many varieties named ID sgch
manner az to convey the idea that they are The
Variable productions of the Anercan Watch
Company.
We also caution the public, and particularly
soldiers, against buying certain .rtcles called
afches, 30 freely advertised IN illustrated pspeT
as "Army Watches - 0 Officers; Watches"
Magic Time Observers ssArcana Watches"
&c, the prices of which are stated TO be from
seven to sixteen dollars. A good Watch, u these
times, cannot be afforded for any such money.
little attention on the part VI BUYERS VII
protect them from gross imposition.
ROBBINS q APPLETON.
Agents for the American Watch Co,
ls2 Broadway, New l0rE-
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STEAM BOILER MANUFaCTORT.
steam Boilers,
SEWING MACHINES.

DE CAUTIOUS when you are told BY any
IL one that they have az good Sewing Machines
Tor sale a. any one, etc. TIE Singer and As
original How are the Oldest and most reliable
machines and best now IN use, will DO all Eihe'
Of work from the fnest to the heaviest thai az!
family ever wants done, and viii last Ii;elms
properly taken care Of 1 have been agent Tor
other machines aud have got nd OF them. Please
give me call and eIsmIne tor yourselves.
Sewing neatly done TO order
also have machine twist sno thread for ssie
Any one wishing TO purchase please give me
call. w T. NORRIS Agent,
next door 10 Babcoek,s new hall, up STAIRS, or
Illinois street
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HORSE STOLEN.

SIoLEN from the premises of DR.. Huyett,
~ on the Camden bottoms, on Tuesday night,
the loth inst, sorrei horse, about q years, a
little knee sprung fat In hoofs and shoes on fore
tail. e
Twenty five dollars reward will be paid for his
recovery. Ii Is supposed he was taken by way
Of tennessee. THOMAS KANE.
Camden Mills, A ug. o. w3w
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The appointment by President Johnson Of
Mr.. Odell. democrat. as port surveyor of
New York city. makes the ''trooly loyal"
smell q mice" Ii is suggestive-of at least
wish TO look beyond party as hopelesly
corrupt as the one which claims all the 10y
atty.
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FOR SALE.

TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS. in Gao
IL DavenPorrs addition to the CITY of D.
Island. Price from 500 $3.50. A
Ten Acre oat Lots, situated on the Camde,
road, half mile from the city of Rock I.I,nS
well situated Tor gardening and residence,
Terms half cash and balance on time.
10 Acres known as the Gushing Tract. s,,p,,..
on the Camden road, two miles from the 60 :.
Rock Island, and is beautifully situated for re-
aenees, Gard ening, Fruit raising-hasa good SPIN,
SC, and Is about half mile from the H.
River Water Power.'' Price, per acre. Sa0 -.
cash and the balance on time "1'
Also number OF lots In DavenTort, Iowa c,,,
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in low 49,
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. L. DAVENPORT
mch2Idwu. davenport, Iowa
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SALE OF TICKETS will commence Monday,
SEPTEMBER 4TH, and continue until DEPART
ure of Mail Train gong East, Friday, September
Sth.
Tickets good to return II used on or before
Mail Train of Monday, September Ilth.
W. II. WHITMAN,
Asst Superintendent
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N accordance with an ordinance of the citv
u OF Rock Island hereby give notice that he
,ai warrant Tor the year 1855 has been placed ip
ny hands. All persons are hereby requested 10
eau al my ONCE and pay their taxes, within thirty
days from this date -
bHltft GEO. w. COPP, Collector.
Office IN Charles Buford,s Block
koek Island, Aug. Is, 1856, dl0t.
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FeR SALE.


X LOTS in the city of Moline, near K ea,o,,-
II Steam Saw Mill. '
Ia the City OF Rock Island.
lot, 20 by $50 feet on Front street. ne,, T.
landing in the city of Rock Island VII!
iots, in Bailey DavenPort's addition To -.
city of Rock Island. 'ae
In the Cuy of Davenport, Iorca.
lots on Nam street, near Cook & D,D,,,.
o6ee. -y''
lots on Sd street, between Main aud H,rr,..
streets. ''l
lots on corner OF Ripley and 9TH streets
lot on east corner OF Warren and "a .,r.-,
In LeClaire.
4s lots in The city of LeCl4lre, Iowa.
For Lease.
Also for lease for the tie. IN of 20 years To-.
the city OF Roet Island, fronting 400 feet "a =. =.
slough, east of the city bridge. In front of ,s's
lot is the best harbor for logs in the civ ms
10 DAVENPORT Try
aug3dlm. Rock 49,.
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Auction 1!

NJ ILL be sold, ON the premises. at public
w sale, on Saturday, August 26th, at o.,
clock p. M, the house and lot lately ocegnied r.
the undersigned- on Orleans street. above Sv.s
street The Improvements consist of a good
eomiortaoie frame dwelling, good cellar, never
wood shed, coal house, new fence, and , f;a,
stock Of choice fruit. - mt
Also, at the same time and place. the y.e.n,
iot an tne rear OF the above -S0Il5o. Coud,tion.
and without reserve. - ro'i1'e
Job Ross, Auctoneer
Rock Island, Aug. 81, dat
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THEATRE 7
BabcOck'S Hall A!

MEYERS = LAsGDoS Lessees & Managers
Respectfully announce q short season of hrs
class Dramatic Entertainments, commencing on
THURSDAY, August Gath, for three nights onIy,
introducing the Brilliant Star Combination
ANNIE SENTER LANGDON.
The charming TragedIenne, Oomedienne and
Protean Actress and the young Tragedian and
Versatile Artistic,
HARRY A. LANGDON
Supported by an excellent Stock Company.
Thursday Evening, August 9th.
will be presented the Thrilling Drama of
Lncretia Borgia
For full particulars zee small bills
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BLACKSMITH'S STAND FOR SALE

( N account of poor health offer my house
" and lot and blaeksmith's shop and tools for
sale. The lot rs large, has good garden, plenty
OF choice irait, good well, stable and other out
bull Iings.
The stand is a very good one, with large run
of local cash custom.
The property is situated in Watertown, on the
ran DAD from Rock Island TO Port Byron, and will
be sold at great bargain for cash.
EDWIN E. SMITH.
aug22w3w
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PER MONTH.
Sl5e

SloV fEh MOAIH. Sl5e
A GENTS wanted in every County and
a State, to sell the Bartlett Sewing Asehpe
price S25, fully licensed under patents of Hove
Wheeler & Wilson, Grover & baker, and Slus.,
= Co. We will pay a monthly salary and e..
penses, or allow a large commission on sales For
particulars, illustrated catalogue, TERRITORY, sc
enclose a stamp and address PAGE Brothers
sole agents for United States, 22I Summit street,
Toledo, Ohio augl5w3m
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u. j. DlMICk,
Real Estate and Land Agent.
OFFICE IN LIVERY BUILDING.
WASHINGTON street
FOR SALE:

JOHNS0N'S AMERICAN, corner OF Ilipo,
and Washington strests. A conPlets hO,el, to-
ger with coed barn and out build nes
A BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE on MolIn, A,.,-
ne, with all kinds of fruit and shrubbery-ebe,n
DWELLING HOUSES and lots In all par,. 2,
the city for sale.
Enquire oil o.. DIMICK
Real Estate Agent.
augl5dwlm
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FARM WAGONS FOR SOLDIERS.

A GOOD MANY FARMERS, who have
n served their country faithfully and received
honorable discharges, are now returning to their
farms, and they want wagons. To all such
who purchase of me, will mike deduction O
Five Dollars from the regular price.
B. II, KINBALL.
Rock Island, Aug. %, dwtE ta
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$50 Reward!

IoLEN from the Subscriber on Monday
~ evening, aug Iotn, sorrei mare, 10 years
oiu' one nlha Ioot wnte' scar on the hip, silver
on and giving milk.
Said mare was taken by a man about a5 n, an
years OF age, stout befit. about 8 ieet 10 ineh..
nigh, darn hair, dark eyes, With an imperial and
VIII pay the above reward for the a-rsst ar
me tn.ei Win the mare, or will pay SIS Tor the
xu.,.,;. ,-.Ia WILLIAM JONES.
Aaseatins, Iowa, August 10th, 1866.
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COW LOST.

A DARK RED COW, small size. short
Alegs, large white spot on face inelining to left
SIDE, circular or bowlike horns, left my premises
last Saturday. Any person leaving such Informs
ton at my residence, near the catholic church, a.
will lead to finding her will be regarded.
p. T. MeELHERNE.
Rock Island, Aug % dwlw.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-10-31

MASONIC MISSION. We are pleased
to learn that the Masonic fraternity of
our capital city of Columbia, whose
lodges and material have all been de-
stroyed in the late disaster which has
bctf:a.4le:s that city, have appointed d
commission, consisting of the Hon.
W. Gilmore Simms, 7LL.D. and Mr.
Robert S. Bruins, to proceed to the
chief cities of the North, with the
hope to obtain from the iberality of
the fraternity the succor which will
enable them to rebuild their ruined
shrines and habitations, and resume
the proper working of their several
lodges. We trust that this mission
of fraternity will be duly welcomed
and properly appreciated by the
country. It is, briefly, in the case of
so powerful a body as the Masons,
the most important step towards re-
Cancellation which has yet been made,
and is inferior to none in its probable
effects upon both sections. These
gentlemen will proceed by sea in the
steamer Moneka direct for New York.
We are pleased to record the fact that
the freedom of the railroads has been
accorded them, and that NIessrs. Will
lis & Chisholm, hearing of their mis-
sion, have rendered them also the
freedom of their line of steamers,
both going and returning. These
handsome tributes, the evidence of
equal iberality and policy, are worthy
OF remembrance. NIr. Sims is well
known as one of the most gifted
minds and ablest writer's in the coun-
trv.-Charlestoaa Courier.
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A Couple Ct Gentlemen

4 TTENDING the Legislature, or a La dy
N and Gentleman, or a couple of Young
Men, can be very comfortably accommo-
dated with BOARD and LODGING, at West
end of Lumber street, four squares and
a-half from Main street, in the vicinity of
the Arsenal. For farther particulars, in
quire at the Office of the Picnic. Oct %
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To Rent.

To Rent.
A VALUABLE AND WELL SETTLED
n PLANTATION in Richland District,
on the Wateree River, four miles from the
Railroad, containing about 5000 Acres of
Land, upwards of 1000 cleared and well
fenced. On the place are 40 Excellent
Negro Houses, a Steam Saw Mill and Gin
House, and all the other necessary out
buildings. All the stock of Cattle and
Mules ON the place, together with the pre-
approved tenant. There are now on the
place 300 Negroes, most of whom can be
doubtless hirod for the next year.
For terms and particulars apply to Hon.
WM. AIKEN, Charleston, Dr. Robert W.
GIBBES. Columbia, or DR.. D. w. RAY,
near Gadsden. Oct "a -
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Government Propertv.

All persons in the Districts of Rich
- land, Lexington, Fairfield and ker-
shaw: who have in their pc session or con-
troll property belonging to .l-e late so-called
Confederate Government, are directed to
give immediate notice thereof, and to sur
render the same to the undersigned on or
before November 1st. This order embraces
cotton and every other description of Gov
ernment property, no matter under what
authority the same may be h d or de-
tanned.
.. Parties holding property for which
receipts have been given will exhibit them
forthwith.
8. Persons having information which will
lead to the detection of individuals who
have sold, abstracted or concealed Govern
ment property, and who furnish informa-
tion thereof, will be fairly compensated.
4. Public sales will be held at this place
on WEDNESDAY, at 10 A. n. of each
week. at the College Campus, of Govern
ment property. Terms cash.
3. All persons who fail to comply with
this order will subjec, themselves to arrest
and punishment.
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TreaSurer's Office
Drawing. Painting. &c

Drawing, Painting, &c.
NNHOSE desirous of taking Lessons in
i DRAWING, PAINTING IN OIL,
WATER AND PASTI.LE, can do so upon
application to the un ersigned, at the resi-
dence OF DR.. P. II. ohen, Pickens street,
head Of Lady.
Instructions in the above branches of
Art given at Schools: also, Lessons in
PENMANSHIP.
LAURENCE L. COHEN, SES'E.,
oct "a Artist.