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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-05
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LOCAL AFFAE ).
TERMS OF TIE ARGUS :
Odd Fellows.

Rocx ISLAND LODGE No. Is, l. o. o. F.-Meets
every Monday Evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
southeast Of ILLINOIS and Eagle streets, al
sayen O'Clock, p. IN.
c. B. KNOX, r. ). ERNEST hRELL, ". q.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-05

DR.. TIFFANY's LEcTURE.-The lecture of
Rev. DR.. Tiffany, of Chicago, in the metho-
dist church. last evening, was really very
fue affair. The house was not as we'll filed
as 1t should have been, considering that the
object OF this course of lectures is 10 make
money to increase the young mems library.
But the lecture was all that could be desired
The lecturers personal appearance was pre-
possessing, his style pleasing, and his lecture
abounded in wit, sarcasm, irony, and elo-
quence His pleasant raillerey at the inno-
cent shams of the day convulsed the house
with laughter, while his real sledge-ham-
mer blows upon the theving shoddy contrac-
tors. not even excepting or excusing the civil
oiicers Of the administration, told with pow
erfal effect. He hit the scoundrels in the
right place every time, and fully confirmed
all the democratic papers have ever said on
this subject. His word-pictures of the ig
nOrant but suddenly grown rich families of
contractors was true to the lie, and created
an immence amount of fun
Of course the lecture would not have been
perfect unless there had been q little ''sham
and shoddy'' connected with it,-such as GO
Iagss back 1000 years to show that there were
dishonest officers and contractors in those
days,-or even quoting Mucaulay, who shows
up the notorious corruptions of army matters
under Charles l. Reference TO these mat
tiers Of 200 and 1000 years ago. if made an
excuse or paliiation for the same things in
L. nd Id IN ha anil b+a "A
age is "sham," for the people of this age
are supposed to be above the corruptions then
practced aud the science of government suf-
tCiently advanced to prevent such things
It was slightly unfair to a!ludo to improper
management of the com u issGriat in the Cri-
l',ea and not at the same time say that no
officer connected with the crown was ever
accused of corruption or dishonesty during
that war. and that the man who was detected
In fraud, Though be could not be punished
by the courts, for want Of law TO hit his
case. was by special act of Parliament de-
cIared forever incapable of holding any Office
of honor or profit.
1t strikes US. too. that there was lite
"shoddy" in the idea that we can make the
British government pay for the depredatious
Of confederate cruisers.
But the lecture, on the whole, was really
splendid, eloquent and pleasing affair, and
ought to have drawn crowded house. We
are especially thankful to DR.. Tiffany for the
huge and telling blows he gave the sham and
shOddy loyalists, who paraded their loyalty
only TO rob both soldiers and government
This was right good, aud it was all the bet,
ter that it was delivered in house where &C
much of sham loyalty has been preached
that it was roundly cheGred in that house, too
We liked it 'muchly."
We hope that the succeeding lectures will
be more fully attended. Those we have had
have scarcely paid expenses, and unless the
succeeding ones are better patronized the
boys will not be able to add one volume t.
Their library. Our people ought to to turn
out more literally.
oy the by, We hear that the young mel
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-05
FOR SALE.

" ALUABLE timber and coal lands, situa-
ted IN Rock Island County, Ill. Is miles be-
low Rock Island city, and within halt mile of
the Mississippi river. The west halt and south
east quarter of section 81, township 10, north of
ange west, $50 acres, is offered Tor sale, in a
BODY or IN lots 10 suit purchasers. 1t i. well
watered, and contains Potters' clay and rock, to
a great amount, and of superior quality. haa 80
acres under cultivation. For terms enquire q,
franklin Carr, on the premises, or Joseph Bar
nett, Rock Island. PETERCaRR
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STEAM BAKERY FOR SALE.

| OFFER for sale, at bargain the new
i steam bakery in Rock Island, IL lows -
One full lot so by loo feet two story brick bak
cry with all the machinery ready for work-a
steam engine, boiler, shafting, and all the machn-
cry necessary for rapid and first class work. There
is also a good stable the lot, and two good
wells,-one splendid artesian we'll
The property will be sold at a great bargain, if
application is made soon.
The engine, boiler, bakery machinery &C.,
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, 1865-12-05
SELLING OUT.
RARE CHANCE FOR BARGAINS.

i offer for sale my merchant tiior's stand,
corner OF Washington and Illinois street, together
with the stock in trade. The house is two sto.y
substantial brick building, 90 by 90 feet standing
ground for which have a lease yet nine years
to run, and at the expiration of that time a right
to an extension oflease be paid for the build
ing.
The stock on hand consists of full assortment
oicioths, trimmings, gents furnishing goods, hats,
caps, gloves, &c, Sc, together with a fine stock
oil ready made clothing. Also all the tools, FIX
lures, &c, &c, necessary in the manufacture of
clothing.
The stock, or the building will be sold together
or separately, desired, but possession of the
building will not be gwen until the stock is dis.
posed OF.
The location is one of the very best in town,
either for the business now carried on there, or
for any other business.
Terms Cash
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-05

New GooDs at Mayo's.
Cheap goods at Mayo's.
Good goods at Mayo's.
The place to buy goods is at Mayo's.
If you want anything IN the dry-goods line
goto Mayo's.
If you want a No. l2-4 Premium Blank
ct 60 to Mayo's.
Gin bells Old Stand,
Illinois Street,
Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-05
Manufacturers Prices.
10 Consumers.

We shall sell good goods AZ iair prices and
warrant them represented. We shall be
pleased to show our stock and prices, and if they
prefer goods to their money it will benefit
both parties by the operation.
T. A. BABCOCK,
G. NJ. BABCOCK.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-05
15s-Taan's Adrertissaleuta.
II. i. SMITH,

Successor to J. NJ. Moore.)
Dealer in Iron, Nails, Glass, Farmers and Mech
anics' Tools, and all kinds of Shelf Hardware.
Cor. Illinois and Buffalo streets, Rock Island.
dec5dWtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-05
NEW YORK HiARNET.

NEW NiARk
TelegraPhed. to the Argus.
New York, December 8.
Cotton-dull, 30.
Flour 5a25 lower; s,OOas,2O Extra state /;
S,50aS, 80 X. II. O.
Wheat - dull; I.72aI,So Chicago Spring /;
l,7ea7l Al. club; I,s2al,s23 amber Mil.
kye-duii- rs
CorE-sleady, S6a931 unsound; 94aS54 sound
mixed western.
Barley-qulet. IRA.
Oats - dull, 6Oa62 for sound 46a5O for
unsOund
Pork-Iower, 2s.OOa2s,75 new mess, closing
2S,l23 cash. 26a26 80 prime.
Beef-heavy
Cut Meat-heayy
Lard-lower, !1s22
Dressed Hogs-Dull.
Whsky-dull, :. 34a2, IS western
BUttcr-quiet. 26a3S Ohio.
Cheese-q1Iet lial9
EgEs-2SC.
Sugar-EIrmer, llIal5t
Petroleum--duiI. Al! crude; 60 refined bond;
es free.
NEW YORK STOCK AND MONEY
MARKET.
Photographed to the Argus.
Nrw YoHE. December 5.
Goid~opened 81 ,4ss. and closed ,4Ss
Money-on call 7pc
{. & K. /. l,O.S
G's 81 coup l,lSi
Do reg'd lis.
u. s. $40 coup of ga 99i.
L. ). 5-2O's coup. Nov. 99s
L s $50 coup OF go l,Ol4
Do reg'd 991.
Do new issue ,0Is.
U. 5-20 coup vi '65 90
u. S. 1910 coup 900.
Do reg'd eC4.
u. ). $50 9tf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-05
WINDOW SHADE
Mahufactorv

WE subscriber has established. in Rool
i Island, adjoining Buford's Foundry, mann.
factory of
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-05
Rustic Window Shades.

Shades are manufactured to order Of any size
shape or color, and are the most durable, conyen,
lent and economical curtains in use
Orders solicited and promptly executed.
III. III. ANDERSEN.
Rock Island, Oct: 20, dw
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h'O the Trade.

Having bought our stock before the late r;se
offer such inducements as will make it un-
necessary to purchase either in Chicago or else
where. We pay particular attention to this
branch OF our business, and sell at a small mar
gan. We have also made arrangements SO that
cansell
Soap, Wooden Ware,
Candles, Brooms
Crackers, Vinegar,
Matches, Paper, &C., at
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-05
n ear BabcOck's Hall.

We have hand and are receiving a large
stock OF Staple and Fancy Goods, to which we
call the atteatIon of the public.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-02-06
ANOTHER Attorneys oATH.


The Confederate Press, Of San Francisco,
is, as 9 matter of course, exceedingly
wroth at the proposed binding oath on
the rebel-sympathizing attorneys of this
State. Among all its venom, it gets of
the following pretty good thing. 1t is a
sharp cut, to which the popularity
history of litigation in Nevada has expos
ed the legal fraternity. Beriah proposes
the administration of the following oath !:
az do solemnly swear that I have never
hired witnesses for pay to swear for either
plaintiff or defendant in cause, before any
court at any time, in the late Territory and
present State Of Nevada. That have never
been witness or jury broker, hired for pay,
to procure false testimony or particular YER
diets. That 1 have never Suborned jurors
nor witnesses. That have never interfered
with the selection Of a jury, nor have ever
packed, or assisted to pack, juries in any
court within the limits Of the present State OF
Nevada. That have not myself, at any
time, for pay or without pay, given false tes-
timony in any cause since l have been a
practicing attorney in the courts of the Ter
ritory or State. That I have never, while
acting a. attorney for client, or clients,
taken pay from the opposite party. Nor
have I, while acting as attorney, ever recelT-
ed pay from both sides in any litigation or
negotiation"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-02-06
Ruropean Intervention.

The Sacramento Union Of Wednesday
thus concludes an article upon this inter-
esting theme:
Let US exceed the fondeSt anticipations
of the friends of the "Confederacy" and
concede that England and France, the
only European Powers that are known to
have the wish and the means to assist our
domestic enemies, will recognize the in
dependence of the Confederate States
after the 4th of March. Our Government
promptly treats this action as cause of
war or contents itself with simple pro-
test, and, adopting the RavenSwood motto,
bides its time. In the latter case, recogni-
ton would bring no relief to Richmond,
though the diplomatic position of Mason
and Shdell would be considerably i'm
proved. If the Government should adopt
a more decided, belligerent policy, we
could add three men to the national army
for every one that France and England
could send to the reinforcement Of the re-
bells, match what naval force might
be dispatched to the Atlantic coast,
and destroy the commerce Of both
Powers by privateering on scale never
vet equaled. The French nation, when
when able to count but twenty millions
of people and troubled by the disaffection
of several millions, entered the field against
the combined monarchies and aristocracies
of the rest Of Europe, and under the in
spiration of republican ideas, achieved a
victory. The American people are more
numerous, richer in resources, and better
equipped for gigantic struggle, than the
French were in 1889, and political disaf-
lection would vanish in presence Of such a
combination as that we have imagined for
the overthrow of the republic. Instead
Of securing Confederate independence, We
believe that three years of such warfare
would result in the overthrow of the Euro
pean Governments which should bring the
evils of the conflict upon their people out
of sheer hatred of popular rule. 1t is
fear, not friendship for us, that keeps Ma
poleon and Palmerston out of the fire.
The rebel chiefs understand this, and do
not expect armed Intervention either on
the 4th of March or at any later period,
though they may catch the straw thrown
out BY their friends to sustain the fainting
war spirit of the South.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-02-06
Taxes in Virginia
$3.50


Five dollars and fifty cents on every
one hundred for Gold Hill tax payers,
and seven dollars and twenty-five cents
for the residents of Virginia. If "Gold
Hill County" is set of, we can save one
per cent, which will leave US four and
one-haf to Virginia's seven twenty-five.
l question very much if the Federal tax is
high enough; and this, too, is independent.
of the one per cent. on all ores above $50
per ton, and also of the one-half of one
Der cent. on all bullion, whether it is
raised at loss or profit.
In reviewing these figures, no one need
congratulate himself that he has no taxes
to pay-every member Of the community
is tax payer. The miner in his cabin,
working simply for his per diem, pays his
taxes in extra prices fol his grub. The
man of family pays it in his rents; and 80
it goes through every member of a COM
munity-consequently every one has
direct interest in what taxes are. Our
Legislature instead of curbing this whole
sale system of taxation, is extending to
the Commissioners power to more than
double it. in authorizing tax of 81 so on
every 800 to 81 80 we have had. Can
the people stand the taxess Each one
can answer for himself. He knows what
he has or will have to pay for the past
year, and is able to say if he wants to
double it in 1865. Political points and
political power seems to be the prominent
idea of men in power, while by taxes and
debt our communities are drifting to de-
struction. I ask our worthy Legislators,
is this inducement for the capital wanted
inviting' I ask them, too, that if instead
of acquiescing in the demands of our
County Commissioners for more taxes,
they had not better put brides on their
illegal acts, and save the people?
COsNos
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-02-06
Af0cL Review.

The San Francisco Mercantile Gazette
gives the following review of the Stock
Market, for the ten days preceding Feb
ruary Sd:
The share market, during the past ten
days, has been well maintained, and the
aggregate transactions have reached nearly
100000. City Stocks have for the
most part been in better request and were
sold at enhanced rates. First-class Min
ing Shares have also met with more favor,
and are held with firmness at the close.
Spring Valley Water Company is in de-
cided favor, and has advanced to 20 per
cent bid on amount paid in-equivalent to
about $42S per share. s-s..
California Navigation Company Stock
advanced from IS to 80, which latter rate
is bid at the close.
Spring Valley Water is inquired for at
10 per cent Of par.
For San Francisco Gas, 81 is bid.
Savage has been rather inactive but
steadily rose from $1,000 to $1,000 IT,
foot. The yield of ore for the past month
has amounted to some 5000 tons, and
after the payment of the regular dividend
of $75 IF foot, considerable surplus will
remain in the treasury of the Company.
Gould s Curry has also improved and
advanced from $l,4y5 to $3.50 IF foot.
A dividend Of $40 fR foot will be de-
clared out of the earnings OF the month of
January. No material change has taken
place in the character Of the mine.
Chollar has been freely dealt in and
some IS feet were sold within range of
$3.50 and $l055, closing at about $3.50
asked. The divided for the month of
January is likely to be $40 per foot. Re-
ceipts Of Bullion continue up to the usual
average of the past two months. -.
Yellow Jacket is attracting more atten-
ton, and 70 feet have changed hands, adj
vancing from $3.50 to $075, receding to
5000, and selling at the close at $1,000.
buyer 80. This mine is said to be look
ing better than for some time past.
Belcher is inactive, but has advanced to
$3.50 bid, 81 900 asked. Receipts of bull
lion for the past month, will it is thought,
Justify a dividend of $50 per foot.
Potosi is in rather less favor and small
sales were made at 1925. Crown Point is
offered at $3.50 per foot, and Empire Mill
and Mining Company at 1915 per share.
Ophir has improved little, advancing
from $500 to 1926 per foot. Some 40
feet were sold within this range.
Hale & Norcross rose from Sl75 to
1885, fell to $3.50, and IS now selling at
1925.
Overman is in better favor, and inquir-
ed for at $3.50.
Imperial has been comparatively steady
at from $llS to $l20 per share, and clos
ing at Sl2o asked.
Burning Moscow is still speculative
feature of the market and some 5000
shares have changed hands within range
of $2S@40, closing at about S3s.
Sierra Nevada has partially revived,
and large sales were made this week at
from 1922 to $27, and then declining to
$22 per share.
Bullion is less active, but has been
steady at from $75 to $50, closing at ST.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-02-06
GOLD HILL, NEVADA:
dsnday Evenins,..-...--.-.Febraary6 6, 1895
MDIaNATIoN ~ vrRarNIA.

On Saturday evening last. there was an
outpOuring of popular indignation; for
Storey's Capital had gathered then her
loyalists and "ehivalry," and dim the
lamps shone o'er the hneaments of wrath
full men. The "outrage upon the rights
of the people," as the Union terms the late
Charter Bill, was the cause of the gather
ing, and if the Enterprise had treason to
congratulate the taxpayer" upon the
passage Of that bill, those Of the Taxpayers
who composed that assemblage, certainly
did not seem to see it in that light. The
proceedings Of the meeting viii be found
in our local columns. The notice for the
meeting was given at late hour, through
the columns Of the News, and as a conse-
quence. the attendance although large. was
not as full a. the importance Of the ques-
ton seemed to demand. Another "Indig-
nation meeting" is called for this evening,
at which it may be expected that the
Virginia delegation viii catch particular
Jessie. They of course are responsible for
whatever Of blame may attach in the mat
ter, inasmuch, as in purely local ques-
ton of the kind, the unanimous wish Of
the delegation is always considered as en-
titled to respect by the outside members.
We are inclined to believe that the Legis-
lature will recede from the obnoxious por-
ton Of the bill appointing the City officials
"oyer the heads" Of the people. That
we believe is about the only feature Of the
bill which meets with any considerable
opposition. There is an universal admis-
sion that the officers appointed by the bill
are all good men for the respective posi-
tons, but the usurpation of the peoples
nights" is where the shoe pinches. AIS
well that ends well.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-02-06
INJUSTICE.

We find the following most unjust piece
Of abuse Of our State Legislature in the
washos TImss Of last Saturday:
AT the members were paid according to
their Just deserts, most Of them would be
kicked out of the State a. set Of loafers.
OF course, the Washoe county delegation are
an honorable exception to the above rule
you bet ="
Our legislators have come in for about
a. heavy an amount of seolding as gen.
orally falls to the lot of such body; and
we have several times, as well as most Of
our contemporaries, condemned specific
acts. We have not yet, nor have any o
the press of the State, as far as we have
observed, attributed any Of the errors Of
our Legislature to any other cause than
mistaken judgment; the errors naturally
resulting from inexperinee and perhaps
anomalous condition of affairs. The charge
Of corruption has never been uttered
within our knowledge. The coarse cpl
thet of "loafer" is one that is certainly
risapplied. 1t is one that goes to the pri-
Sa,e character of the individuals compos-
ing our Senate and Assembly, and is with
out any foundation in fact. As individu-
ais land we state the fact from personal
acquaintance with every member Of both
houses, our legislators are as respectable
. body Of men as the people need desire
20 represent them. Their legislative ac-
ton has not always suited US, and we
have stated our objections thereto; but in
their private capacity they are gentlemen,
and the epithet applied to them by the
Times is an outrage not only upon the
members themselves but upon their con-
stituents. The exception Of the WaIhoe
delegation from the sweeping charge of
"loaferism shows the editors caution.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-02-06

The tendency Of the public mind is to-
wards extravaganza in expenditure. This
feeling is pervading all classes Of society.
Money is cheap and abundant. A paper
dollar is deprecated to forty-four cents,
gold value. Currency is plenty, and grow
ing plentier. Come easy, go easy, is the
prevailing feeling. But sooner or later
the present abnormal condition of things
will terminate-perhaps gradually, per-
haps suddenly The values of all COM
modities including money, are fearfully
" warered." But when the crash comes
the water will be bliled out, leaving only
what is represented by the gold standard.
Men are walking on high stills, and are
making long but insecure strides. But all
must dismount one Of these days, and
come down until their feet touch the earth.
Many will be precipitated headlong who
now tower aloft on their stills. Wise and
prudent men will prepare in time for the
inevitable change. The class who will
suffer BY the termination Of the war are
those in debt. A merchant with a stock
Of goods on hand worth say BOT, 1000, and
half paid for, will not realize therefrom
enough to pay what he owes: When the
goods are all sold he will find himself still
in debt for them Eve to ten thousand dol
lara, and this debt he must liquidate, prin-
cipal and interest, with gold or it's equiv
alent, or go into bankruptcy. The con-
sequence Of the end Of the war on the
debtor class will be to increase every mans
debts about l25 per cent. An obligation
OF y, 900 will become, in practical effect,
BIC, 900. That is, it will require property
or labor now worth in currency $4,000
to pay it. A note outstanding drawing
ten per cent. interest, will then draw what
would now be equivalent to twenty. five
per cent. or thereabouts, to say nothing
Of the principal Of the note, the difficulty
OF whose payment will swell in cores
ponding ratio.
Our advice is for every man to pay off
his debts, and contract no new ones; to
pay cash for whatever he buys, and il he
cannot do that. to 90 without the article.
Do not spread too much sail. Keep plenty
OF ballast in the hold, and see that the
anchors are ready to let 60 when the hur-
ricane comes, and thereby prevent your
vessel from capsizing, laundering or dash.
ing on the breakers Oh . lee Shors.-
CheI9e 7iJtAst.