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Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-27

IrFOR MORE THAN TWENTY
years MATHEWS VENETIAN HAIR DYE has
stood the test Of trial, and il constantly increasing
IN public favor.
fHE VENETIAN HAIR DYE il the best and
cheapest made. It's price is only 70 cents, and each
bottle contains double the quantity Of dye in those
usually sold for 81.
THE HAIR DYE 10 Manufactured bya peculiar
process, which renders IL Infinitely superior 10 any
dye in market. Being complete in one bottle, no
preparation l. required, which greatly simPleAes
the application. 0AE
IN USING THU DYE you avoid that Dusty,
brad appearance By vhfeh dyed-hAir and Ehiskers
are so readily recognized, when an inferior article
has been used, IS 1t produces q perfectly natural
color Of any shade that Is required, from . rich
brown to ajetty, Iustrous black, that will not smut
crock or stain the clothing. Invest rs cents, and
you will be continued. Sold by all Druggists and
Fancy Goods Dealers.
A. :. MATHEWS, Manufacturer n. T..
DEMAs BARNS 4 co., New York, Wholesale
Aganta - sepl6:RA
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No family can afford 10
be-Without
n0EHa
GOES
COUGH BALsAM

COUGH BALSAM
I'm the house, ready for
immediate use.
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-"GhEAT OAKb FhOM LITTLE
AO0RGs GR0W."-The worst diseases known to
the human race spring from causes 50 small - to
almost defy detection. The volumes Of scientific
lore that M the tables and shelves Of the medical
fraternity only 90 to prove and elaborate thsss
facts. rr-
Then guard yourselves while yoa may. he
smallest pimple on the skin IL q e n-tale indicator
Of disease. Il may fade and die away from the
surface Of the body, but il will reach the VitAls,
perhaps, st last, and death be the TIN result and
FINAL close. MaggieI's Bilious, DyBpePtic, and
Diarrhea Pils, cure where al others ta1. while
for Burns, Scalds, 6hflblains, Cuts, and sH Sbra-
si6ns Of tie skin, Maggiers SalTe is infAlibls.
Sold by J.. MAggiel, 43, Fulton street, New York,
and all Druggists, at Is cents per box. oc2s:RA;dtu
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We have no confirmation Of the story.

masonic ELEcrroN.-At the Annual Com
m~unication of Iris Lodge, No. 229, held De-
cember 18th, the following officers were
elected for the coming year:
Geo. W. Berry. W. NJ. u
W. 7. Fuller, s. W.
W. A. Lyon, I. W.
P. Thatcher, Treasurer.
D. E. Field, Secretary.
J.B. Mollyneaux, s. D.
Samuel D. Johns, 1. D.
Geo. May, Tyler.
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C0F's

DYSPEPSIA CURE
SHTea Dyspepsia positive
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FROM MONTREAL.

A letter from Montreal says tho retire.
ment of Sir George Brown was on the ques-
ton of friendly or unfriendly commercial
relations with the United States, Mr..
Brown taking the friendly side, and being
outnumbered by the advocates Of the oppo-
ST party.
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A Quarrel and a Murder at the Fire.
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h6rTHE BRIDAL CHAMBER.-An
Essay of Warning snd Instruction for Young Men.
Also, new and reliable treatment for Diseases Of
the Urinary and Sexual Systems. Sent free in
scaled envelopes. Address Dr.. J. skillin HoughtOn,
Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pc. my e:R4.
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Chronic -ConstlDaflOD.

For which take . Single Eli every, or every other
aight. They never produce debility and cure In
digestion, Dyspepsia, Head Ache, Liver and Kidney
Complaints. Piles Worms, Loss Of, or Impurities
Of the Blood, Loss Of Appetite, and all Derange-
nents Of Bowels or stomoch. -
Sold BY all Wholesale and Rosail dsalsn IN
Medicine.
JoHN 7. HUrrrvehx. p,.,-4
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"a
CHAxBER's EScLYeoPEDIA. A Dictionary Of
Universal knowledge for the People.
Philadelphia J. B. LfppincOtt 4 Co. 1865.
We have received from the publisher
Parts "a, s5, s6, 81, Ss and 20, of this truly
useful and instructive popular work. Among
the literary enterprises undertaken for the
benefit of the masses, this agency stands
high. Geography, natural history, medicine,
theology, Jurisprudence, metaphysics -
Whatever added light has been thrown upon
these subjects, is herein allowed to shine.
This " dictionary is arranged on the basis
of the latest edition of the German CONVEX
sstions Lexicon, and is illustrated by wood
~engravings and maps.
For sale by Cobb, Andrews & Co.
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Sold By Druggists sT.
eFYWhere.
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EYE AND EAR.

CtEEDLESS>RAISINS-For sale by
y CHVRlEfLL Z EEcLdSH.
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HUNNEWELL2S

ELECfTC3The claims for this ralned Family
DnTc PHI are bsyond that Of any other In
r1Lhbs uss. A test Of them viii not only
@- prove this, but the greater error 81
6riPing WhichhaB heretofore been called Character.
The Elliptic Pills never require over two, and sell
dom bat one l0r the dose, act on the bowels with
eat the slightest gripping, . point Of the greatest in
portAnce, particularly In
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Extensive Fire i'm Shafer, Pa.

Ten Stores and -Four Hotels Con-
SUmed.
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ToMACH OR BOWELS

We warrant both Of them in every instance. Ehsrs
our directions are followed.
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CorzasszEAEEsa. ANoYel, Chicago John
R. walsh y %. 1855.
Thoughts work Of ketioh shensmeless su-
thor of this book claims that every incident
set forth in it is true. 1t shows up every
phase Of the cotton trade within the army
lines during the war, by small thieves, and
army, navy and Treasury sharks. 1t is
written by a Western man, and the story
has certain Western excellencies and char
acteristics to recommend it to the notice of
the public.
The publishers will receive our thanks for
acopy.
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Death.

NEW YORK, December 26.-Christopher
Weltz, an eminent surgeon and physician,
for many years past connected with the
Coroner's Office, died suddenly at the New
York Hospital, on Sunday evening, of con-
vulsions.
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PROM YUcATAv.
The PRESIDENTS LEvEE,

NEW YoRk, Decembee 25.-Dispatches
from Washington say that the President
will held his annual levee on New Years
Day, but it is scarcely probable that any
public receptions can take place before the
last of January, in consequence of the re-
furnishing of the Executive Mansion, which
has not vet begun,
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NV YORK, December 26.-The Tribune's
Washington special says: Colonies ]. ].
Dana, A. II. Perry, C. Card and Mai. Morris
Amaca have been brevetted Brigadier Gen.
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THERE is NO SUCH WORD AS FAIL9
TARRANT's COMPOUND EXTRACT OF
CuBERS AND COPAIBA,

deoo:ri-d4w
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1ssAiIsd By all Druggists in the city md country
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-22
Rates of Advertising i'm the Daily.


Business cards not i've lines 90 per
mum.
For each change an additional charge of %
cents per square will be made.
Notices OF wants, - lost, 81 found,'' - TO
rent - to let,'' sc, not exceeding tour lines
inserted for 5fty cents.
Marriage notices sill be charged one dollar IN
GHcases.
Editorial notices charged for at the rate of 10
cents per line, seven words, and special no.
lice at ten cents per line, 50 cents u line per
week.
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poses will be charged one-thIrd OF regular rates.
Obituary notices, except simple announcements OF
deaths, one half rates.
Advertise ments not accompanied WITH written
directions will be inserted until forbid, and charg-
ed accordingly.
Advertisements discontinued before the explra-
tIon OF contracted for, will be charged at
short time rates.
Advertisements from abroad must be paid for
invariably in advance unless from approved
gents.
Advertisements inserted next 10 reading matter
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standing the inside pages p per cent ad-
vance regular rates.
All transient Advertisements must be paid for IN
advance.
Advertisements inserted IN the WgskIy -irgHs
on reasonable terms.
Liberal contracts made with yearly advertisers.
J. b. DANFoRTH, Il. MILTON jones'
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ROCK ISLAND POST OFFICE.
Mali Arrangement.

CktcGg5 AMI Rock Island Railroad Mai arrives al
$50 A NJ, and 4:45 P. ". Closes At 9.&J A
NJ, and 1880 2. VI.
Sterling and Rock Island Railroad Mail, Mo-
line, Watertown, Hampton, Rapids Ci:y Port
Byron and Cordoya arrives at $50 a. m, and
closes at 40 p.
Davenport Hail arrives at 100 A. Nj, and 500
P. VI. Closes 500 A. NJ, and 4.I5 2. u.
Ggu13rEl M1U via Pleasant Ridge, lasiItt, tam
let, Perryton, AietO, Monroe, New Boston and
KethsDurg, TO OGCawka, leaves Monday, " ed
nesasv ana Friday, at A. n ARRIVES Tues
day, Thursday aud SATURDAY, Al > = IL
kIeomb Mail, Presumption, Fariuw's
Grove, Viola, Pope Creek, North TENDER
son and Monmouth Macomb, leaves Hed-
nesday and Saturday al 4. 81. Arrives Tues
day and Friday al P. ii.
Centre POINT Maj, via Rural, PraIrieueid, Rich
land rove, Centre Ridge, Oxford, North PraIrle
z4d Henderson, to Centre Point, leaves We'd
nesday and Saturday at A. 81. Arrives Tuesday
and Friday at6 P. ii.
cambridge NAL via. Coal Valley, Pennsy ivan!a,
Orion ana Andoyer, TO Cambridge, leaves
Monday and FRIDAY, 1T Arrives Thurs
DAY and saturday at . P. II.
Office hours from a. ". to 500 P. NJ
on Sunday open from g 70 l0a N.
! B. HAWLEY, P NJ
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The Empire Sewing Machine L. Exemp
from all these Objections.
EmphaticalIy a NOiSeIesS Machine

/; requires f';y PSF cent less power to drive It
thaR any oSher machine IN market girl of
twelve years ofage can work II steadily. without
fatigue or Injury to health.
It's sireECJh and wonderful simplicity OF con-
sructIun render Il almost Impossible 10 get out Of
order. and l. guaranteed BY the company 10 give
entire sztisiactou.
We respectfully invite all those " no ;alv desire
10 supply themselves with a superior article. to
call and Examine the unrIyaled machine. But IN
more especial manner 90 We solicit the patron
sce 81 Merchant TaIlOrs, Coach Makers Hoop
sam Manufacturers, Shirt and Bosom Makers
Dress Makers, Corset Makers, Cater Makers
Shoe Bincers. and Vest ard Pantai0"n Makers.
81 Religious and Charitable Institutions viii
be Literally dealt with.
Price 81 Machines, Complete.
No. J, Family Machine, wliA Hemmer COM
pietc-.--..- 500
No. :. Small Manufacturing, With Extension
Table -..---.--.......-... %
No ;, Large 800. -
No. !. Large, for Leather. INSTRUMENTATION. loo
Cabinets iH Every Variety.
We wasn't Agents IN all towns Of the United
States, Canada, Cuba, MeIico, Central and South
America, where agencies not already esiab-
lIshed, TO whom a liberal discount will be given,
but we MAKE no cOnsiERments.
Orders may be sent through the American Ad-
yertIsing Agency, $50 Broadway, New York
i. J. MACARTHUR & CO.
$50 Broadway, New York.
MchlO,wly.
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CAUTION FROM THE
american Watch 60.

It having come 10 our knowledge That limitations
oi the American Watch nave been put upon the
market in great Rum Der, calculated by their utter
worthlessness TO InJure the reputation OF gen
uine products, 20 protect our own interests and
the public from imp OsIlOn, we agaIa publish the
trade marks by which oar Watches may .nvarlabiy
be known.
We manufacture four STYLES OF Watches
the First has the name
s'AMERICAN WATCH co. Waltn4m. Mas5, =
engraved on the inside plate.
The Second has the name
"APPLETON, TRACY CO, Waltham,
Mass, - engraved on the IGsd plate.
The Third mas the
"P. 5 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
OWN. ELLERY, Boston, Mass. - engraved on
the inside plate, and Is not named on the dial.
All the above described Watches made of
various sizes, and sold gold or silver cases,
may be required.
1t is hardly possible for us to accurately des-
crlbe the numerous limitations to which we have
alluded. They usually inscribed with names
nearly approaching our own TO escape the
observation OF the unaccustomed buyer. Some
represented made by the ''GniOn Watch
Co, OF Boston, Mass.''-no such company exist
ing. Some are named the SESoldIer's Watch.'' to
be sold s our Fourth VIM. EIlery style usu-
ally known the Soldiers Watch,'' Others
are named the appleton Watch Co. - others
the ''P. S. Bartley,'' instead OF EP. S. Bart
lett;'' besides many varieties named in such
manner to convey the idea that they the
Variable productions of the American Watch
Company.
We also caution the public, and particularly
soldiers, against buying certain articles called
Watches, freely advertised In illustrated pa pers
as "Army Watches - 50 Officers Watches -
Magic Time Observers ''Arcana Watches -
&c, the prices OF which ere stated to be from
to sixteen dollars. good Watch, In these
times, cannot be afforded for any such money.
4 little attention the part OF BUYERS will
protect .hcm from gross imposition.
ROBBINS Il APPLETON.
Agents for the American Watch Co..
IS2 Broadway, New York.
augl7dwlm-
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NEElA@eabEANS.
THIRTY-FHE THOUSAND NOW IN USE
Every Instrument " arranted for ENeYears

| \ presenting the AUTOMATIC ORGAN, we
/ boldly announce the greatest triumph IN NUS
cal instruments of the age. During the past halt
century, the French ana Germans have manuiac-
tured reed instruments with double bel OHs, and
two pedals tor the icet TO operate, buJ te wan; OF
the reversed or Exhaustion Bellows, WI oh Is the
only bellows used Ia iastrumeuts made II im-
possible tor them To produce the mellow, rIch and
musical tone tor which our Instruments are cele-
brated.
Another objection TO tins method of blowing
was, that both feet being occupied, no OpporlunI-
~ was offered for the management of the swell.
Within the past two ears, instruments construct
cd on this European plan CT 80 double blOwers,' -
have been manufactured IN this country, and to
counteract this difficulty want OF a s~el) lever
has been projected from the centre of the instru
ment, to act upon the swell, and operated by the
knee. The inconvenience and contortIOn
sar. TO effect this object, dIsagreeabe enough
to a gentleman, bat a lady the use OF such an
apPendage is nearly impossible.
Our AuimatIc device obyIaies this difficulty en-
trely, the simple act OF blowing with more less
force giving tbs desired increase or decrease IN
the NoIume OF tone. For seventeen years the
superior excellence OF our MelodcOns has not
been questioned, aud tor two years past the enOr-
nous demand has made II impossible tor US to
meet our orders promptly. With our increased
facilities, We feel warranted IN assuring our pat
rons that their orders W u be promptly met, and
solicit a continuance OF their patronage.
EF- Liberal Discount TO ClergymeH, Church
es and Schools.~ysN
Address.
Gto. \. PRINCE n CO, Buffalo, y. Y
$50. 4. PRINCE y CO., No - Washing
ton street, Chicago, III.
An illustrated Catalogue, with full description
OF styles, will be sent free to any address.
nov2Sdwly.
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CELEBRATED
CHILLED AND WRoUGHTIRoN SAFES
Wrought Iron Fire-PrOOfs.
LOCKS AND VAULT BUuk>

These tire proofs are manufactured 10 supply
demand Tor Security Against Fire, less erpeasi,.
than my Celebrated and Superior Chilled and
Wrought Iron Burglar and Fire-Proof SAFES
They furnish similar and equal security To- Ia.
Safes generally manufactured IN the different IL
YES, out are Superior TO them In their FIrc-EruUs
qualities anr durability, the Iron beng .fectua..,
protected from rust IN auy climate and the Flre-
Proof not subject to lose lis uuiiIy BY age. Tn /.
- an important advantage gained 10 the purchase
as safes often rust out aud become worthless o..
two or three years.
To substaRuate any position, those purchaslrr
these FIre-ProOis are al hbe.Iy. by giving ne due
notice OF time and place OF triaI. 10 iest them L.
fire with any other Sale OF The same SIC ana
should they not prove superior, wIlI refund the
money, or new FIre-ProvL a. the purchase
may decide.
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Chic.ges scck Island Rail Road.
&0K = 8

On and after Sunday, September 18th, 1866,
and until further notice, trans will leave Rock
Island Depot az follows:
GOING EAST.
Day Express and Mail train at 500 IN >, arriving
IN Chicago at 4.30 IN.
Rock Island .reIght tram at s. a arriving IN
Chicago "a 90
Express Freight train, at 5.45 p. m, arriving IN
Chicago at $50 a. m.
Night Express SOD m, arriving IN Chicago
at 300 a. IN.
TRAINS ARkIvE FROM THE EAST:
Night Express at 600 a m, leaving Chicago at
800 p NJ.
Express Freight train, at Gas a. m, leaving
Chicago al 2.G0 Q. IN.
Rock Island Freight al sop. IN, leaving Chicago
7.I5 pm.
Day Express and Mail at 5.30p. m, leaving Chi
cago at 900 a m
All trains over this road are direct connection
ern, the Michigan Central, and the Pittsburgh and
Fort Wayne Railroad, TO and from Detroit, To-
Iedo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh
DunkIrk, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Albany, New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington
Also at LaSalie with trains OF the Illinois Cen
trai Road, North to Gaiena and South to ST. Lou
Is, and Cairo.
Passengers are reminded the necessity OF CIV
ingdistinct directions TO the destination OF then
baggage also procure tickets before taking then
the cars, the conductors collect tart
only stations the line ofthe Chicago and Rocl
Island Railroad.
q. II. BEARDsLEy, Ass't Gen'l Sup't.
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THE
ANNUAL CICLOPEDIA
AND
REGISTER OF IMPORTANT EVENTS
THE
or The YEAR 1864.

| Presenting 10 the public another volume
i OF the Annual CyciopedIa, containing the
record of the most turbulent year which the cOun-
Try has Witnessed, no Efforts have been spared TO
secure its completeness and accuracy, and to pre-
serve II free from every mark of partisanship.
The principles adopted IN the previous years
have taken effect, and many new and most
Portant questions arose under them, and were
discussed during 1868 such CENTS cation, eman-
cipatIon, Indemnity Official and pecunIary, the re-
latons of the InsuTrecuonary states TO the Union,
personal liberty martial law, prIze the liability OF
Great Britain for damages done by the Alabama,
sc, sc.
These discussions are embraced IN its contents,
together with the important civil and pO-
lItIcal measures Of the Federal and State govern
ments; accurate and minute history of the
struggles of the great armies and their battles, a.
Illustrated with maps and plans of actions taken
from official copies ; the debates OF the Federal
and Confederate Congresses; financial measures
OF the government, commerce, &c, &c; the pro-
ceedIngs IN the COnied States IntaIn the
war and establish their government; also, all the
exciting movements IN foreign counties the de-
seloPments In the physical sciences the progress
Of literature: mechanical inventions and improve
ments the stuPendOus enterprises of the govern
ment connected with the war, such as hospitals
for the army, the manufacture OF ordnance, and
the trade regulations IN insgrrecuoRary districts.
The present STATISTICS OF The religious denomIna-
tions, the Biographical sketches OF the eminent
ersOns deceased IN 1854, sc.
The CCEJents are arranged IA alphabetical
| order, and accompanied by complete In
deK. The volume In the style of the New
American CyclopRdea, and will IN atch the vols
tor 1861, 1862 y 1868 az this annual. The work II
| published exclusively by subscription, and is ele
| CANT and substantial.
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Large Sizes Made 20 Order at 25 Cents
Per Pound.
Gusrantee-All Bells cold at the above prices
Warranted against breakage by fair ringing, for
twelve months from time of purchasing. Should
one fail, bell will be given by returning
the broken one.
Orders may be sent through the American
Advertising Agency, $50, Broadway, New York
In case the bell breaks after the expiration of
the Warrantee, ! allow Half Pace for the old
metal. JOHN B. ROBINSON
50 Dey Street, New York
mchIlwly.
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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS IN
Sewing Machines.
EMPIRE
Shuttle Machine.

PATENTED FEBRUARY lITH. 1860
salesroom. $40 broadway, New Yor.
The machine is constructed on an entire new
prlnclp!e OF mechanism, possessing M ny rare and
valuable improvements, having been examined bv
the most profound experts, and pronounced To be
Simplicity and Perfection combined.
The following are the principal objections
urged against sewing machines
!. Excessive labor To the operator
?. Liability 10 get out OF order
). Expense, trouble, and loss of time IN repairing
! lncaPacIty to sew every description Of material
DIsagreeable noise while IN operation.
The Empire Sewing Machine l. Exempt
from all these Objections.
1t has straight needle, perpendicular action
makes the lock shuttle stitch, which viii neither
mp nor rsvei, aud Is alike on both sides: per.
forms perfect sewing every description Of
material, from Leather to the finest Nansook
Muslin, with cotton, linen, or silk thread from
the cOarsest to the finest number.
Having neither Cam Sor Cog wheel, and the
least possible ir!o;isa, u guns smooth As glass
aHdIs