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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-27

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Associate kditor. ~.
a eOryr Of Able correspondents have been =, -
cured Every effort will be put forth 70 max M ~
RELIGIOUS HERALD the greatest bsrS' P'r~
Of this country. ~ a.. and
coanty TO cAnvaAs for the paper. " n,sA,
Every ONE Wishing TO become : snsse1 nav have
the paper from the lst OF January. lsss. ,-.,.,.e
We are willing 10 insert = few men, INV aLp
ments. Hundreds read the RkLI6lOVS an
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-27
The Dispatch-Its Success

In days by-gone the DlsrArcH had horn
which hung upon nail In the editorial room,
and which was occasionally taken down and
loudly blown to the world. When well wind
ed, Its tone was clear and distinct, quite agree
able to the blower and TO those who heard 1t.
So well did he love the DIsr ArcHy that the tones
Of the horn were sweet to his ears; and to the
public, which had an equal affection for the
little pet, they were like felicitous music. .
Now, this horn, and WoRcRsrERss dictionary
were all that was saved from the confiagration
of the Sd Of April; and we propose to give n
gentle blast upon much esteemed instrument,
which has been so long silent. Thus:
Ho. all men-friends and readers, here and
everywhere!-the DIsrATcH, once the general
favorite, whose name rang in every valley, and
was re echoed from every hill in the land, is ra-
pidly retrieving its old place. Its long rest has
but givenit added energy, and it begins its ca
reer anew with the activity and enthusiasm OF
a boy! It's style and character exclude it from
no fire. side, and its cheerfulness and intelli-
gence invite it to ALL. To all it must go. The
want Of mails and post Offices in some districts
Of the South checks it's spreading circulation,
and will do so for a time but they will soon be
supplied by the Government, and the paper
will then be found, as it is now in the city
everywhere.
The D,spatch was the GENERAL ADVERTISER
rs it was the G GENERAL NEWSPAPER for the poo
pie. The past two weeks puts it entirely out
Of the woods as to circulation. 1t is already
the general newspaper, and of course it must
follow that it shall be the general advertising
medium. Formerly it went everywhere-its
circulation in one day was greater than all the
daily newspapers in Virginia put together
To that point it is to come again. Present indi-
cations plainly show it. AS we labor for the
public good as much rs for our own-knowine
that prosperity is in the ratio of the service
we render the communicative regard the rapid
prosperity of the Dispatch with sort of pa
1riotic satisfaction! Come, then, old and new
friends, readers and advertisers! Let's NEE,
r on this platform-on this ground, and help on
the Dispatch and ourselves! The day is very
near when men will derive pleasure from con.
sidering themselves among its earliest sup
porters.
With this gentle winding of our horn
we return it to ITS accustomed place, and bid
the reader-good morning!
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NEW YEAR.

HOLIDAY GOODS.
u p. TOWNSEND,
- BOOKSELLER, STATIONER
s AND
DEALER IN FANCY GOODS,
No. lo2 MAIN STREET,
has for sale, suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW.
YEAR PRESENTS,
HANDSOME BIBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
WRITING DESKS, WORK BOXES,
PORTFOLIOS.
great variety Of
GOLD PENS, OF THE BEST MAKERS;
CH1LDREN'S BOOKS, OF EVERY VARIETY );
CHESS BOARDS AND9CHESS MEN,
together with as large stock Of
BOOKS AND STATIONERY
as can be found anywhere in the city.
E. p. TOWNSEND,
de 22-1w =. No. 102 Main street.
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JOHN E. EDWARDS,
d = DOGGETT.

SUPERIOR RELIGIOUS NEWSPA-
70 sUBsCRiBE TO The RICHMoNp cHRisTiAN
ADNOCATE.-Edited by Rev: JAMES DIN
DIST isF cHtRCa sdtTH
Subscription for three months, ONE DOLLAR !;
subscription for six months, Two DOLLARS; SUBJ
scription for twelve months, FOCR DoLLAks.
white paper in the nextest style. Able writer. ana
correspondents supply its columns with excellent
reading matter. The best selections from distin
careful attention TO the Youths Department and and
Farmers and Housekeepers' Column, give TINS
most useful variety to the contents Of the paper,
It is specially commended to the public by lne
l. Resoired, That the interests Of the Church,
especially at this time, require that the RlChMVNn
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE be supported by !hs
rSa an" psonIs 9 our
:. Resoiced, That the ths .S4o4his Ccafertn,s
are due, and are hereby cordia N .tcndered: ~ !"
the editor for the jndeions and ab mae - ~,
while we warmly appreciate hi: seneroesV. " -
ing ~ editor without remuneration
). Resolved, That the present editor Dc, ana ~
| is hereby, additionally requested to eon'1use'
Advertise 4. the ADVOCATE City merchants;
| mechanics and professional men who ds:ns ~.
secure country patronage should advertise IA I'M ~;
Crossing circulation in the conntry-cvefy Aesho.
dist preacher In the Virginia Conference oeips
| special agent for its circulation. =. .,.h,
Terms Of advertising for square o. s ,,rs
CENTS; for every subsequent insertion. IL III.
CENTS. Payments for Subscriptions and adver'''e'
| ments always strictly In advance. Aldres:x
RHv.JAMES A: pCAOAN,
Editor Richmond Christian Advoea'v;.
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House Servants.

The pleasures Of the Christmas times in
former days were subject, in our cities, to a
serious drawback In the annual hirings of
house servants by the majority Of house
holders, who were often deprived of domestic
service At q time when it was most needed,
ana were compelled TO trudge, day after day,
un1ougn mud or snow to the hiring Offices in
4usst q servants for the ensuing year. We
ass now SUBJECT to = discomfort Of even more
I.o1uens occurrence. but which 10 prevalent
matter Of complaint In other countries. as
weH a. our own-the disposition Of servants
70 change their places every month. md
sometimes In less than that time. Eng.
iand, where domestics often grow grey In the
service Of the same family. IL the only coun.
try, that we are aware Of, which does not
suffer from this capFiciousness OF domestics
We are glad to learn that the officers Of tbs
Freedmen's Bureau have endsavored to I'M
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RET Selling off at Cost.

EY Selling off at Cost.
CLOAK AND FUR DEPOT,
A. SAMUELS,
over A. Pizzini's, Broad street, between Eighth
and Ninth,
has large and we'll selected stock Of
CLOAKS AND FURS
of the the latest styles, which he is determined
to sell off at cost within the next two weeks.
de Him
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-27

MFs- China and CrOckery
GENERAL HOUSE-FURNISHING STORE, 49,
SIXTH STREET, NEAR CLAY.
Just received direct from Europe a FINE STOCK
OF WHITE GRANITE AND COMMON GOODS
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS-such as TOYS, DOLLS,
&c-which offer to the trade at a SMALL AID
VANCE ON COST AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
de 21-1w FRED. T. ANDREW.
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The Chftstmas festival has passed Oh with
the usual religious and social obseryances in
sne city and country. There 10 no part Of the
. United States where these holidays ars held
q - sniversal esteem n among ourselves.
TOY are principally observedin other sections
sW0 Or fhree religious dsnominatio !:
saOusn We are glad to notice that, Of late
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-27

Nc Compound Iodinised Cod Liver Oil.-FOU-
GERA'S COMPOUND IODINISED COD LIVER
OIL possesses not only all the nourishing proper
ties of fresh and pure COD LIVER OIL, but also
the tonic, stimulant and Alternative powers of
Iodine, Bromine and PHOSPHORUS combined, in
such proportions to render it FIVE TIMES
STRONGER than any other; saving, therefore,
time, money, suffering, and life
For sale by MEADE BAKER,
Pharmaceutists,
de 15-l2t corner Franklin and Ninth streets
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k@ White Lead and Zinc,
IN PATENT CANS,
for sale by HARvEYS & WILLIAMS,
de l6-lm agents for the manufacturers.

40 TO LEWIS AND PURCHASE
~ YOUR DRY GOODS. They are selling GOODS
have just received another lot Of handsome DE-
LANES at scents; rich PRINTED MARlNOS at
40 cents C1LoR ED FLANNELs, AL we3l, At Is
cents PlLLOW-CASE COTTON, forty two inches
wide, ut As cents CALICOES ut 20, Is and 30 cents
HOODS, BREAKFAST SHAWLS and FANCY
DRESS GOODS AT AND BELOW COST.
Also. at very low prices, BALMORAL SKIRTS,
MUSLIN, CLOTHS, CAsSlMERES, SATINETS,
and lots Of other articles ut prices to snit the times
gl's LEVY BROTHERS,
der --ss,97 Main street.
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HOLIDAY 0OODG

"a, HOLIDAY oQoDl
nBPor OF CHRIg1MAs GOODS.
- rnn LARGEST sTock In rir c'rr
#.H or .18
C0NrEcTIoHERIss, FANCY 6Qops
FIREWORKS!
ID .fsODfNI.A CO..
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DzALKHs IN s--
FRENCH AND AMERICAN CONTEMPORARIES,
Main street, under Spotswood Hotel,
RICHMOND, VA. 3 81
call the attention Of purchasers OF
CHRISTMAS AND NRw-YBAR oOOD0
to his large stock OF
CITRON, FIGS, CURKANTS, MALAGA
GRAPES, ORANGES, LEMONS.
All kinds Of
FL. PLAIN AND FANCY FRUIT,
POUND AND SPONGE CAKES,
CHOICE WINES,
BRANDY AND WHISKY,
SUPERIOR SARDINES AND PICKLES.,
BEST HAVANA CIGARS,
.s- and all kinds Of
TOYS FOR CHILDREN,
INDIA RUBBER BALLS,
CHINA DOLLS,
MARBLES, &C.,
FIRE-CRACKERS, "a 80 a
ROMAN ROCKETS,
TORPEDOES, SC,
PRESERVED GINGER,
BRANDY PEACHES,
PRESERVED FRUITS,
/ COCOA-NUTS,
CHAMPAGNE, SCOTCH ALE,
SMOKING AND CHEWING TOBACCO,
PIPES, PORTE-MONNAIES,
POCKET BOOKS,
KNIVES, and an endless stock of
FANCY GOODS. de 20-l0t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-27

i WANTED Of JOHN PERRY. q colored boy,
about nine year Of age, formerly slave Of job.
1884, by Mr. Robert H. Davis, Of this city, 10 gen
tlemaI In Alabama Any information as to his pre-
sent whereabouts will = thankfully received by
his mother. Address KATY PERRY,
care Mrs A. Nesbitt, Richmond, Va.
de e7-3tk
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EOR THE HOLIDAYS. -...
HALL & HUTCHINSON,
ans aHItssfs ss1ST DeScs.
G GSsR nTTkSlE7s' b bARTs: 'AE1ERs'
1lSESck kERGhE Asp Hf FkoST HAND
G GiYES ThR H yias synd SPOOL COTTON,
G MAHks f q oyTrnfie sySd SHOE BRUSHES.
TOILET SOAPS,
HAIR ok 'dPoMADEs,i
c chSGH B P1FEs, &c.,
with an endless variety of FANCY GOODS, to
which the attention of the trade is directed -.
DREPARE FOR Christian n
aAs HAE gEESH A G3sTEE LAiSSaay1l
E1H S h anS GAME be
tity, wholesale and retail. Family orders careful,
y put up: Al! orders promptly attended to and
DE at the he
OF OYSTERS, at a low price;
Game Depot, Sixth street, near Clay.
de Cot formerly Verandah Hotel.
ERESH SUPPLIES FOR THE HOLI-
Il DAYS.-We call the attention of our customers
and others, who are making preparations for the
Christmas and New Years holidays. to our stock of
COGNAC BRANDY. SHERRY WINE,
RUM, RYE WHISKY,
DUTCH CHEESE, PINEAPPLE CHEESE,
EoS SN MUSTARD, L0NDboN PORTER,
SCOTCH ALE, GREEN and BLACK TEAS,
MACCARONI, BUCKWHEAT,
TABLE SALT, in boxes;
MARSHALLS SALT,
JAVA, LAGUAYRA and RIO COFFEES
CUT. LOAF, CRUSHED and COFFEE SUGARS
BUCKEYE and PEACH-BLOOM POTATOES,
FAMILY HERRINGS, in half barrels.
JOHN BLAIR,
de l9-2w No. So Main street.
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CONTENTS OF THE COSMOPOLITE
~ FOR JANUARY, 1866.
SALUTATORY
THE DYING YEAR-A Poem.
INSIDE VIEW OF FOUR YEARS IN THE REBEL
T. I'M FOREHEAD OF THE STORM.
iii. CONGRESS- AND CABINET.
TORCHWORK; A TALE OF THE SHExAxDoAH-A
POEN-BY INNEs RANDOLPH.
THE NOSE OF "A NOTARY-FRox THE FRENCH OF
l. TaE kas Tn HNb,THE WEST AT wAR-BLooD
II. THE CAT HUNT.
EksNsH Of TSF GsssT
El 59I R9E VsyRGk JAMES R. RANDALL.
n n 9H bUAxs FRz s1 re-
VIEW. ne
T IST Sas SXEk The WATER.
HEsIG xSSa rHEArRICALs.
rd 5hk FEk Il sefaz s
street; between s. Paul and Charles, Baltimore.
xsa sl . nHan . f.
TkA ABE, AGENTS and NEws'vENDERs At reduced
Subscribers At distance can send post Office or
ders for any amount Of subscription to
DE LION Co.,
de 47-eodlW box ~ post. Office, Baltimore.
GLOVER SEED, FLOUR,:BUTTER,
~ ON CONSIGNMENT.
IS barrels FLOUR,
10 hrkins MOUNTAIN BUTTER,
~ bushels PRIME CLOVER SEED.
for sale ut low 1gures 70 close consignment.
NEAL, LElGH CO.,
de fit corner Cary and vireinia streets.
EAMILY. GROCERIES.-We invite
stnck 81 fAMlLY SUPPLIES. committing, In part. d
CHolCk TEAS, GOFRRKe, lLQpON.
fkE ssashs fss!FfS Rse eRRvesbs Sisd RRlssh'
gARDlM =. SUGARS, FLOUR,
sN 6adfAss 1sk HfH s. ), sl
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A4Ok1O1 49, -. ~ PAL
BY 3. b. C0ok, Auetionosy.
~ OAss I'd. r. 1lafn Agr61t s.
ctTOCK OF CLOTHING, DRY GOODS
- MATS, BOOTS, EnOEg, Ladies' AND 0iNr2
fURNl9nIN0 GOODS, &C., At AUCTION Oh
WEDN ESDAY, the nth instant, 1t - oclOek \
will sell q the store 81 ne.srs. B. Wollshei elmer
Third the whole Of the stock d an stcss com s%a
sistiDg Of = varied assoftment Of ''"'
NEWS, BOYS and YOUTHS CTArmyG.
MEMS, bOfSs and f0GTiIT BMyTS M sHnGre
HATS, CAPS &c. "''"1'''
ska ALSO. rs
well-seleeted assortment Of
DRY GOODS and LADIES' and GEyr.s
FURNISHING GOODS.
ALSO,
Handsome SHOWCASES and STORE FIXTURES
Suitable for the present trade OF the city. W." -
As the sale IL peremptOry, the attention OF tho
trade II particularly requested. Z. B. COOK, WV
BY James Lnxford, Auetioneer,
No. 70 Main street.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Ar
IL FOR SALE AT AUcTION.-At 10 o'eiec2
THIS MORNING. will sell at my s9Are =. ~''VH
BrEsSWs wWA nsRsSsk;,sB r1aks
rrEATHER BEDS, MATTRAss1&
COOKING and other sTpv
A large lot OF superioe "a
c kScksRf and r cIass NJ HRssks
NOTIONS, &c, Prime BRANDY,
WHISKY, GIN, WINES, &C. -tt
de27-tds JAMES LUXFORD, Auetioneer.
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rHR1STNAS AND
" NEW YEARS PRESENTS
"Why, Christmas, tits the very time for gifts,
Heart and hearth commence,
Where each kindly pledge
Brings gentle memories Of love and home"
WOODHOUSE Il PARHAM,
(LATE JAMES wOODHOrsE CO.,)
GOVERNOR STREET. NEAR MAIN,
have for sale, suitable for presentation,
BIBLES, English editions, various sizes, in beau
tiful bindings
PRAYER BOOKS, choicest editions, in elegant
bindings
HYMN Books Of several denominations, beauti-
THE sTiNDAKD POETS. illustrated, and in ex-
quisite bindings;
LADIES WORK-B0XES, uniquely ornamented
also, plain styles:
PORTABLE WRITING DESKS ....
TOURISTS GASES. very pretty, containing imple-
ments for writing and other conveniences;
PORTFOLIOS, in great variety
SATCHELS, OF MOROCCO, for ladies
BEAUTIFUL INkSTANDS,
THE FINEST GOLD PENS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
ELEGANT NOTE PAPER and ENVELOPES,
SUPERIOR POCKET-KNIV
WALKING CANES,
SUPERB GUITARS,
together with choice collection of
CHILDREN'S BOOKS; entirely new and
pleasing. WOODHOUsE PARHAM.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-27

HOLIDAY SUITS OF CLOTHING.
JULIUS KRAKER,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
43 MAIN STREET, ~
has selected from New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore fine assortment of
r E Y NJ A DE CLOTHING,
which he can sell cheaper than any other house in
this city. They consist Of
CASINET PANTS at. Observation-Disclosures 25
CASHMERE PANTS at............................
CASHMERE SUITS at...................*l SIS and $50
LK-MIXED SUITS from. $780, Is and $50
BOYS CASHMERE SUITS from. .:........ 80 to |12
BOYS OVERCOATS from. ...............85 and up
CENTS OEERCOATS from. ....;:...... 80 and up
FINE SILK-vELVET VESTS ....................*6
CENTS MELTED UNDERSHIRTS at..........yl .25
Come and get your bargains at a. Main street
where you can get the worth of your money.
A''f tASSiMERES AND BEAVERS
for MERCHANT TAILORING, to which depart
ment attendlmyself l guarantee nice 1T, and
made up at the shortest notice.
de 2o-lOt JULIUS KRAMER, ~ Main street.
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DARBY e. GENTRY, .s.
~ MAIN STREET,
BETWEEN NINTH AND TENTH, NORTH SIDE,
have on hand for the holidays large assortment of
CENTS, LADIES', MISSES and CHILDRENS'
BOOTS, CATERS and SHOES,
selected from the
BEST FACTORIES IN THE UNITED STATES,
all of which we are determined to
SELL AT COST,
we wish to reduce our stocks great induce
mcnt for country merchants and all others who
wish to buy
THE BEST GOODS.
To persons who wish to make their friends
nice Christmas present,
DARBY & GENTRY'S
is the place to get them
GOOD and CHEAP.
We have nice CONGRESS CATERS at TWO
DOLLARS;
MOROCCO BOOTEES at TWO DOLLARS;
MISSES CONGRESS CATERS at ONE DOLLAR
AND FIFTY CENTS.
CHILDREN'S MOROCCO BOOTS at SEVENTY
FIVE CENTS and ONE DOLLAR;
GENTS CITY MADE BOOTS from TEN to FOUR
TEEN DOLLARS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-14
The Release of stephens.
W. ID. WILLIAMS.

The parolling of Alexander H. Stephens
has been heard of without surprise. Nor will
the pardon, of which we suppose the parole
is a forerunner, be received with any more
surprise. We virtually predicted, some weeks
ago, the final, unconditional release of Ste
phens and certain of his associates prls-
on.
We have said, and we believe, and
we think there others who believe, that
no man or monster ever forfeited his life to
the majesty CT the law more unmistaka ably
and more manifestly than jefferson Davis
But the majority belief is overwhelming 9TH
erwise. The public sentiment of this coun-
try and of all the world abroad would vote
down the proposition to hang Davis (for trea-
SOM one hundred to one And this vote has
been virtually cast. To cast it, actually.
would not add to its force or increase it's in
fuence. The air is full of it. The major
moral sentiment of mankind would revolt
against the execution of any OF our rebel lea
ders There is not friend of America in
Europe but joins the enemies of America in
Europe in protesting against it, just as at
home the public opinion ofthe north is scarce
ly less decidedly opposed to it than the pub
lie opinion of the south.
This univeral protest no government could
trite with, much less ours. There is a GER
tain degree of public opinion which our gov
eminent may brave, but the degree beyond
that it will brave at its peril. popular
form of government cannot be too watchful
of the popular will And when that will is
expressed with the emphasis that it exhibits
In the case of Davis rs the United States gov
eminent. the United States government can
not do more wisely than to leave undone what
At cannot do and be approved of its master,
the sovereign people,
;. NOW, let the Why or the wherefore be what
1t may, the fact N indisputable that ~. ,.. 10
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GET NATURALIZ ED.

Those of our foreign born citizens who are
entitled to their "last papers" and have not
got them, should go to Cambridge on Monday
or Tuesday and take them out. Judge Will
kinsou is holding court there, and this Will
be the last chance to get them before cleo
ton.
Soldiers only have to prove one years resi-
dsnce, good character. &C., as will be seen
by the following
Law of Congress.
CHAPTER &C. "An act to define the pay and
enaolunents of certain officers Of the army
and for other purposes" approved July II,
1862.
SECTION 81. Ana be 1t further enacted,
That any alIen of the age of twenty-one years and
upwards who has enlisted in the armies OF the
United States, either the regular or volunteer tor
ces and has or shall be hereafter honoraby DIS
charged may be admitted to become citizen OF
the United States, upon his petition, without any
previous declaration ct his intention to become a
citizen OF the United States, and that he shall not
be required to prove more than one years resi-
dence within the United States previous to his aP-
pIication to become such citizen; and that the
court admitting such alien, shall, IN addition 10
such proof of residence and good moral character
as ia now provided by law, be satisfied by COM pc
tent proof OF such person having been honorably
discharged from the service OF the United States,
aforesaid"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-14
LETTER FROM COL. WILLIAMS In
FAVOR OF BURTON H.
COOK.
Col. Wells also Endorses him.
Rock ISLAND, Ill. Oct. 9th, 1865

Rock ISLAND, Ill. Oct. 9th, 1865.
Col. DANFoRrH, Dear Sir The recent
letter of Capt. Dimck commendatory of Pri.
Yate B. II. Cook late OF his company, has
drawn forth a response from Brevt. Col. +.
7. Wells, we'll known heresbouts as an ar-
dent and uncompromising republican.
In private letter to me, recently receIY-
ed, Col. Wells says:
capt. Dimick has written q letter In behalf
''of Burton III. Cook candidate for county
"clerk of Rock Island county. This is right.
Il heartily endorse all Capt. Dimick has
"said about Cook. To those who know him
nothing need be said as with them his char
"acter as q soldier and a man is ''Sdns re-
''proche.'
Situated as Cook is, he deserves the posi-
''sion of county clerk. tie is poor, patriotic
land well qualified, and deserves some SUBJ
''stantial recognition of his sacrifices in the
"army."
It is needless for me TO add to the above.
E In my judgement the people of Rock Is
land county will but add lustre to their al.
ready bright record by electing Burton H.
Cook, their future county clerk.
Very Respectfully,
Your Ob't Serv't
w. D. WILLIAMS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-14

Hon. Montgomery Blair, formerly a menu
Der of Mr.. Lincoln's cabinet is stumping
the state of New York for the democratic
ticket. He was formerly democrat, and has
got back among his old friends again. Come
in out of the wet, gentlemen,-our house will
soon be full Come in while there is ROOM
the rush into the democratic fold is so great
that it will soon be full.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-14

New York fashionable circles are delighted
over the arrival from Europe of an artistic in
finger nails and eyebrows. We told that
the finger nails of American ladies are proverbi-
ally i'll formed, and that they permit their eye
brows to grow out of all shape The Madame
proposes to correct this She will cut down and
mould the finger ends of beauties after the
most approved Partisan models, aud put their
eyebrows and lashes into rigid training, Happy
is Fifth avenue in the possession of Madame
FloTen,in,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-14

Two physicians in the town of Shiloh, Ran
dolph county. Illinois, purchased, last week,
a quantity of colonel from druggist In
Chester, and administered it to some forty
of their patients. 1t subsequently appeared
that corrosive sublimate was mixed with
calomel. At last accounts several persons
had died from the effects of the poison, and
several others were not expected to live.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-14
SIDEWALK NOTICE.
CITY CLERKS OFFICE,

IIrf CLERKS OFFICE,
Rock Island, Oct. Z, 1865.
Public notice Is hereby given that the city coun-
cIl of said city, on the Sd day of October, 1865,
passed an order for sidewalk. as follows:
"OTdcred. That sidewalk of the second class
be constructed on the west side of Adams street,
from Illinois street to the alley between Orleans
and Rock River street, and from the alley between
high and and Cable street TO Cable street, on or
before the Sd day Of November next and in con-
iormIty with the ordinance relating to sidewalks
Now, unless the same shall be constructed by
the own ersOr holders OF the lots and parts of lots
IN front OF and adjacent to such sidewalks, in the
manner and within the time above required, they
VIII be built by the supervisor Ofstreets and the
expenses assessed on the holders of the lots OF
parts Of lots chargable Herewith.
J. R. JOHNSTON, City Clerk.
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