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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-31
Chicago / Rock Island Rail Road.
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On and after Sunday, December 3lst, 1865,
AMI until further notice, tralnswill leave Rock
Island Depot a. follows:
EAST.
Day Express and Mail train at .05 M, arriving
in Chicago at 4.30p m.
Rock Island freight train at 9:l5 m. arriving in
Chicago at 90 m.
Express Freight train, at 5.45 p. m, arriving in
Chicago at $50 a. m. go
Night Express satSl1 M, arriyingin Chicago
at 900 an.
TRAINS ARRIVE FROM THE EAST:
Night Express at $50 m, leaving Chicago at
1900 P. M.
Express Freight train, at 100 a. m, leaving
Chicago at $50 p. m.
Rock Island Freight at 1870 p. m, leaving Chicago
100 p. m.
Day Express and Mail at 30 p. m, leaving Chi
cago at 900 IN. = :. z "a
Alltrains over this road in direc tie mn ection
at Chicago with trains over the Michigan South
ern, the Michigan Central and the Pittsburgh and
Fort Wayne Railroad, to and from Detroit, To-
ledo Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh,
Dunkirk, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Albany, New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington
Also at LaSalle with trains of the Illinois Cen.
trail Road, North to Galena and South to st. Lou.
is, and Cairo.
Passengers reminded ofthe necessity ofgv.
lngdistnct directions to the ton of thei
baggage ALSO to procure tickets before taking theil
seats in the cars, the conductors collect fare
only to stations the line ofthe and Rocl
Island Railroad.
G.. III. BEARDsLEY Asst Gen,I Sup,t
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mississippi u Missouri Railroad.
n

Trains run by Chicago time, which il twelve min
utes faster than Davenport time.
IN AND AFTER MONDAY, JAN'Y
" LIST, 1866, and until further notice, trains
will leave Davenport Sundays excepted) as fol-
lows:
$40 M. Express for Kellogg and Washington.
$40 A. M.freight for Kellogg Sc
Trains arrive at Davenport Sundays excepted)
as follows:
4.55 p. NJ. freight and acoommod alton from
Kellogg and Washington
100 P. M. express from Kellogg and Washing
ton.
An accommodation train will be run every Sat
urday, leaving Iowa City at 90 A. NJ, returning
leave Davenport for Iowa City and MuscatiEe at
600 P. NJ.
The $40 A. nj. train out of Davenport makes il
rect connections at Kellogg, Iowa City and Wash
lngton, with the Western Stage Company's
Stages tor all points west, southwest, aud north
west.
Trains from the west connect at Davenport with
trains of the Chicago s Rock Island Railroad for
all points East North and South.
Passengers are reminded of the necessity OF
giving distinct directions to the destination OF
theirbaggage. Also to procure tickets before TAX
ing their seats in the cars,
A. KIMBALL, Sup't
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ROCK ISLAND POST OFFICE
Mail Arrangement.

Ehtcago and Rock Island Railroad Mail arrives at
$3.50 A. NJ and 4:45 p. ~ Closes at 7.20 A.
M, and 1880 P. NJ.
SterttnS and Rock Island Railroad Mail, via Mo-
line, WATERFOWL, Hampton, Rapids City, Port
Byron and Cordova arrives at $50 a. m, and
closes at 4.30 p. m.
Davenport Mail arrives at $50 A. NJ, and 500
P. NJ. Closes 500 A. NJ, and AIS P. NJ.
oquaUka Mail via Pleasant Ridge, Hazlitt, Ham
let, Perryton, Aledo, Monroe, New Boston and
keithsburg, to Oquawka, leaves Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday, ats a. NJ. Arrives Tues
day, Thursday aud Saturday, at P. M.
maco"ao Mail, via. Presumption, Farlow's
Grove, Viola, Pope Creek, North HeLder-
son and Monmouth Macomb, leaves We'd
nesday aud Saturday at A. NJ. Arrives Tues
day and Friday at p. NJ.
centre Point Mail, via Rural, Prairiefeld, Rich
land Grove, Centre Ridge, Oxford, North Prairie
AID Henderson, to Centre Point, leaves We'd
nesday and Saturday at A. NJ. Arrives Tuesday
and Friday at p. nj.
Cambridge Mail via: Coal Valley, Pennsylvania,
Orion and Andover, to Cambridge, leaves
Monday and Friday, at ! Arrives Thurs
day and Saturday at 6 p.
Office hours from a. III. to S. 90 p.
On Sunday open from to loa
J. b. HAWLEY, p. Nj.
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The success of the HYPOPH0SPHlTES during
the past ten years, in the cure OF that greatest
scourge of the race CONSUMPTION, is unpar-
alleled in the annals of Madeleine. This new and
thoroughly scientific remedy acts with inyariabie
efficacy, in all cases of tubercular diseases 1t
relieves the cough, checks the persPiration, sub
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general symptoms disappear with arapidity which
is really marvellous Cure is the rule-Death the
exception.
Their beneficial efforts are equally prompt and
certain in all arrangements OF the Nervous and
Blood Systems-being unsurpassed as Nervous
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while for cases of General Debility, Loss oil
Strength, Flesh and Appetite, Dyspepsia, Neu-
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Scrofala, Chronic DarrhGa, it is the most effca-
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each. 6 small or large bottles for 50, by Ell
press. Sold by all respectable druggists, and al
the sole general depot, wholesale and retail, by
j. WINCHESTER d CO.,
sc John St, New York.
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TO CONSUMPTIVEs.

THE advertiser, having been restored {
health in few weeks by very simple re m q
y, after having suffered for years with severe
ung affection, and that dread disease, Consu mp
ion-is anxious to make known to his fell ow'
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prescription used Gree of charge,) with the dl-
they will Ind sure cure for Consumption. Asth.
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Lung Affections. The only object of the Advert
iser in sending the prescription is benefit the
afflicted, and spread information which he con-
.a;yes TO be invaluable, and he hopes every suf
Ssrsr will try his remedy, as it will cost them
nothing. and may prove blessing
A.A's' Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
febl3wly
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WANTED --AGENTS

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A Prompt and Certain Remedyfo
SpermatOrrhea, or Seminal Weakness

Or Involuntary Nightly or Da ly Loss, however
caused. or however severe; while they will spec
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Address
j. WINCHESTER Is CO.,
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THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
Celebrated Female Pills.
PROTECTED By ROYAL LETTERS
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and a speedy cure may be reiied Oh.
TO MARRIED. LADIES
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These pills should not be taken by Females dur
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Full dirscuons in the pamphlet around each,
package, which should be carefully preserved:
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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n. B.-$I 90 and 6 postage stamps enclosed TO
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Direct Route TO the Northwest.
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.
- " s;szsss sFssss;sssy z;k:ss;;szs

WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.
- " - 60 -
Trains leave and arrive a. Port BYRON station as
follows:
LEAVE. ARRIVE
I 7:30 A. NJ. Mail Train, t7:30 P NJ
Tl025 A. NJ. Dubuque Express, fl:4O P NJ
T 600 p. NJ. Accommodation, 1920 a NJ =.
At Racine with s'GoodrIch Liue,'' steamers for
Grand Haven, Sheboygan and Manitowoc.
At Racine junction with the Chicago & Mil
waukee Railroad for Milwaukee, Kenosha and
Chicago.
At Clinton Junction with the Chicago North
La Crosse and GAINESVILLE.
At Beloit with Chicago & Northwestern r. r .
for Footvllle, Evansville and Madison
At Freeport with Chicago Northw esterR and
Illinois Central r. r., for Rockford, Warren,
and Galena.
At Savanna with Steam Packet ssLansing, >,
for Bellevue, Dunleith and Dubuque
At Fulton with Chicago & Northwestern r. R..
for Chicago, Dixon and Cedar Rapids.
At Port Byron with Chicago s. Rock Island r.
r. and Steam Packet .SIowa'' to and from Dav-
export and Rock Island
+ Daily ! Daily, Sundays excepted. On Sat-
urday nights $50 P. NJ. train runs to Freeport
only.
R. A. KNAPP
Superintendent Western Division,
Savanna.
R. c. TATE,
Sup't Eastern Division,
Racine, Wis
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This is of the graudest discoveries IN med
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Gus or INFECTIOUS virus affecting either the exter-
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Farmers Attention.

ME are now prepared to exchange Flour,
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we oeheve can give satisfaction both In guam
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Rates OF Advertising in the Daily Argus.
, fos each zach square, which is the space occupied

per annum. 1s 'eA 1ooiiais
For each change of advertisement an ,dd;,,o,.l
eh1lge OF 20 cents per square will be made.
oi'orial or local notices charged for at the rate
OF 40 cents per line, for each Insertion.
s.Saaat ~ .. advertisements published in the
Especial Notice Column, at 10 cents line. for
.ne space occupied by one line of minion) for each
Aaser'lsements not accompanied with written
ed accordingly.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted in the Weekly Argus
on reasonable terms
.iosfai contracts made with yearly advertisers.
ADVERTISEMENTS discontinued before the expira-
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DIR. BAKERS SPECIFIC
DR.. Bakers Injection.

N. BIN cases of Gonorrhea, elect and Stric-
ture, DIR. Bakers Injection 10 recommended to be
used in conjunction with the Specific, as il mate
rally aids IN subduing the inflammation and stop
ping the discharge. Both are recommended to
be used in these complaints.
Atreatise on Sexual diseases called the stSelf-.
Instructor, - accompanies each bottle of the Spe-
cifc. -ssasat, VI 5aaGt5..a.s- g -. -sf
Price--Dr. Bakers Specific, 81, 80 per bottle. o.
Pside--Dr. Bakers Injection, 81 90 per bottle.
Price--Male Injecting Syringe, 80 cents; female
injecting syringe, 90 cents. Hsss
Sent by express to all parts of the country on
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III
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THE
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THELOCATIoN, CHARACTER or NAME

of the disorder is of no Importance, SO that II can
be reached by Washing, Garglins or lnjecrng.-
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of every kind-in short, tor every species OF In
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of the Internal Mucus Membrane or External
Skin. Communications confidential, and advice
gratis.
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Cure Yourself.
DIR. Bakers Specific.

This m ed iclne will cure Gonorrhea, elect, Strics
ture, Seminal Weakness or Spermatorrhea,
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Males or Females
This elegant, popular and iniallible prepare
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cure of Private Diseases, is now offered to the
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Genital Organs of either sex, male or female, In a
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DIR. BAKERS SPECIFIC
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DR.. Bakers Specific
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THE GOLDEN TABLET

HE UULDEN EHDLE4
is, from it's many Benehcent Uses, emphatlcaily
WOMAN,S BEST FRIEND and MANS SUREST
SAFEGUARD. E4- Every adult of both sexes,
will find it indispensable to them, as VIII be bet
ter understood from n perusal of the circular,
which is sent tree TO all. Irritation almost IN
stantly allayed in every instance
Price: 81 er"box; six boxes for 50, ny mail.
Sold only at the General Depot OF "WlNCHES-
TER'S INCONSISTENCIES (for Consumption
and Nervous Debility, by the aole agent,
J, WINCHESTER,
36 John St., n. T.,
To whom all orders should be addressed.
mchl6dwly.
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sFURNITU RE!
Military Goods.

{ For clean cotton and linen rags, white coli
$ pred, he pays the highest price in cash. He
/ also buys Old Brass, Copper, all kinds
: Old Iron, Second Hand Clothing, Second
Hand Furniture, and all sorts of traps bought or
sold at Junk Store
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G. Fl. BEARDsLEY, Asst CENT Sup't.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07
SEWING MES!

rU,HE GROVER e. BAKER ELASTIC
| Stitch Sewing Machines are superior 10 all
others. for the following reasons:
] They sew direct from the spools, and require
q They are more easily understood and used.
and les liable to dcrangement than other ma
4. They arc capable Of executing perfectly.
without change of adjustment, much greater
variety of work than other machines.
A. The stitch made by these machines is much
more firm, elastic and durable. especially upon
articles which require to be washed ana ironed.
than any other stitch. -,
5. This stitch. owing to the manner IN which
the under thread is inwrought, Is much the
most plump and beautiful in use, and retains
this plumpness and beauty even upon articles
frequently washed and ironed until they are
worn out.
q. The structure of the seam is such that.
though il be cut or broken at intervals OF only
few stitches it will neither open, run or rayel,
but remains firm and durable,
7. Unlike other machines, these Hasten both
ends Of the seam by their own operation.
s. With these machines, while silk is used
upon the right or face side of the seam. cotton
may be used upon the other side without lessen
ing the strength OF durability Of the seam. This
can be done on no other machine, and is great
saving upon all articles stitched or made up
with silk.
3. These machines. in addition 10 their supe-
rior merits as instruments for sewing, by
change of adjustment, easily learned and prae-
ticed. execute the most beautiful and perma-
nent embroidery and ornamental work.
GROVER & BAkER S. M. Co.,
1876 Broadway. New York.
500 Main Street. Memphis. Tenn. 60
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES
LATEST FROM ALL QUARTERS

LoSpoS, November 6-The Earl OF
Derby encourages deputation on the
subject of the Nicarauguan railway.
The American vessel Gen. Sherman
got ashore at Carrasa, and forty persons
were murdered by the natives.
Consols, SGT; 5-2Os, 6Sl.
BERLIN, November Cit is said that
all the Prussian army in Saxony has
been ordered to be modified.
VIENNA, November 6.-Ihere IS a
prospect for a military reform in Aus
tria, including universal liability to serve
in the army, the use of breeeh-loading
arms. and other measures.
LIVERPOOL, November 6.-Cotton act
i've; sales Of IS, 900 bales; middling up
lands, l55d.
BERLlx, November GA royal de-
cree has been issued reducing the Prus-
sian force in Saxony to a peace footing.
LONDON, November 6, p.m.-The ru-
NOR of an alliance of Spain with Brazil,
against Paraguay, is denied.
LIVERPOOL, November 6, p m.-Bread-
stuffs easy, 34@35 for mixed Western
corn. Pork tends downward.
BosroS, November 6. - Bullocks
(Rep) majority for Governor will be
about $4,000.
The Republicans have elected eleven
Congressmen-the full delegation, But
Ter has 5000 and Banks nearly 5000 ma
jority.
In New Jersey, Moore rep is elected
to Congress in the Twelfth District.
There are large Republican gains in the
State. Lewis county gives 600 majority
for Hill (Rep. for Congress, over Rogers
Dem. Newark gives Haley (Rep.)
1900 majority for Congress.
Governor Bullock has 1852 votes !;
Sweetzer Dem. iii.
Late accounts from New York state
that the city will give Hoffman $4,000
majority. Seventeen wards gave him
$4,000.
WASHINGTON, November 6.-The re-
turns received from New York are very
meager, and give no definite idea of the
result Private dispatches from promi-
nent Democrats speak hopefully. 1t is
claimed that Hoffman has over 10000
majority in New York city. A summing
ND of the majolities thus far received is
thought to indicate majority for the
Conservatives in the State of from five
TO ten thousand. The interior is yet to
be heard from. 1t is stated that the full
Democratic delegation has been elected
in New York city.
WASHINGTON, November 6.-The State
Department has official information that
Macmillan has left the city of Mexico.
New ORLEANS, November Gov
ernor Wells has appointed Geo. Chad
wick Commissioner to the Paris Exposi-
ton vice w. W. Palfrey, lost on the
Evening Star.
The Bishops of Vermont and Missis-
sippi have arrived here, and will to-mor-
row consecrate Rev. ]. p Welmer as
Bishop of the Diocese Of Louisiana, in
place of Bishop Polk, killed at Lost
Mountain, during the war.
New YORK, November 6.-Hoffman' 5
majority in the city is 46,425; some dis
tricts have not been heard from. They
will probably increase this.
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CHICKERING d SONS
Grand, Square and Upright
PIANO-FORTES
THALBERG'S OPINION.

az consider Chickering & Sons Pianos be-
yond comparison, the best | have seen in
America. 5. THALBERG,
"Chair'n Jury on Musical Instruments"
Among the chief points Of excellence of the
Chickering Pianas, of which speak the re-
nowned artists in their congratulatory testimo.
mails TO the Messrs. Chickering. are the greatest
possible depth, richness and volume of tone,
combined with a rare brilliancy, clearness and
perfect evenness throughout the entire scale ;
and, above all, surprising duration of sound
the pure and sympathetic quality of which
never changes under the most delicate or pow
erful touch.
During the past forty three years this firm
has manufactured
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-07

81 consider Chickering & Sons Pianos SUI
peror to any in the world.
They are unrivaled for their singing quail
ties and for the harmonious roundness Of their
tone There is a perfect homogeneity through
out all the registers. The upper notes are re-
markable for a clearness and purity which do
not find in any other instrument, while the base
is distinguished for power without harshness,
and for magniieen. sorority"
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LoyDoS. Jan. Il. 1865.

james ", Webb, Es2.;
MY DEAR SIR: / have great pleasure in
asking you TO convey 10 Messrs. Chickering the
expression Of my highest approval Of their in
strument. 1t l.. consider. not merely the best
instrument Of American manufacture that
have tried. but one Of the finest Grand Piano
Eortes that has ever come under my observa-
tion and the Messrs. Chickering may well be
proud Of having turned out from their manu-
factory an instrument which, for tu0h. Quality
power and workmanship, itweuld be very din
cult 10 suTpafs IA any part Of the wide world
Dear sir. very sincerely yours,
CHAS. ID. C0LLARD,
Firm Of Collard 4 COllard, Piano-Forte Manu-
facturers London,
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POZNANSKI.

During the past eight years have con.
stanty played upon the justly celebrated Erard
Pianos yours arc the only instruments that
have found. either here or in Europe, to equal
them in all their points of excellence"
Watson's Art Journal. of Nov. II, 1865, says /:
" Madame Abel performed on the new Chicken
ing Grand, which took the Gold Medal at the
Fair of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechan-
les Association, held at Boston last month.
Is the nobLest Instrument zoe eUer heard ia
q concert rOon,."
1t may be satisfactory to our patrons and
friends among the public at large TO state that
testimonials have been received from all the
leading artists who have visited or are now re-
siding in the United States a few of whose
Leo. De Meyer, r. Hoffman,
NJ. Strakosch. Alfred Jael,
Gustav Satter, Julien,
Ii. Sandcrson. j. Benedict,
Arthur Napoleon, And many others.
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10000 PIANOS,

In the construction of which they have intro
duced every known and valuable improvement.
They have invariably been selected and used
by all of ;he worlds acknowledged great artists
who have visited this country professionally,
both for private and public use.