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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-13
Contemplated Fraud on DistilIeries.

From private letter from gentleman now in
Washington, we learn that an attempt is to be
made to perpetrate fraud on western distilIer-
les, and, which will, it carried INTO operation as
1t Is likely to be, break down and DESTROY every
distillery i'll the west. The case is As follows -
The secretary of the treasury has appointed GER
tain com nissloners to fix up the law regulating
the manufacture of whiskey. These commission
ers have accepted DILL drawn up hy the dstil-
lers of New York, which bill contains the follow
ing features:
LIST. One thousand dollars license for every
distlery
%. One thousand five hundred dollars per
annuin, TO be paid for a government detective
for each distilery. The distillery paying for its
own detective.
81. Requiring each distillery to build four
cisterns, each capable of holding twenty-fcur
hours run, vita lock worth 5000 on the door
4th- Each distillery to build bonded ware
house.
9th. No whisky to be sold except through
bdlded warehouses
9th. Whisky to be guaged first in cisterns
then in barrels, then in bonded warehouses. then
out of bond when transferred then INTO bond at
point shipped, and then put of bond when sold -
Each guagng one-half cent gallon The bar
rels to be guaged full
Now, BARREL cannot be filled full of highproof
whisky within gallon, owing to the expansion
Of the fluid by change of temperature. If a lot
Oh DarreiS were nlieo ful here during the present
cold weather and shipped east, aud thaw
should take place, the expansion of the whisky
would burst every barrel. While at New York
the barrels could be filled and sold immediately
without damage ensuing Dstiliers here inform
u that eastern manufacturers can get rich out
oil this one item alone over western men, Then
as the barrels are guaged at every point shipped.
IT follows that western whisky stands three or
four more guagings than the eastern article. and
cons' quently, so much more advantage is offered
the east. These fixtures will cost at least ten
thousand dollars. large that il will
smut up every small whisky manufactorv. Civ
iEg the larger establishments an unfair adyau
tage The utmost efforts. our informant tells us
are beifg made at Washington by the New York
dealers to have this bill put through as ttey see
IN 1t scheme to kill off the small manufactur
ers, cripple those in the west and thus give the
market into the bands of few The clause re-
curing the barrel TO be guaged FULL is peculiar.
ly unjust as from the nature of the article that
cannot be done with safety In order TO avert
this evil TO the inter ests of Peoria, our distilIers
ought TO set vigorously to work and instruct
western members of congress to work against
the bill and endeavor to defeat it, as it il neither
more nor less than a glaring outrage-Peoria
Transcript.
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HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE DOL.
LAR GOLD WATCH

to the gentleman who holds the lucky number
Inc hing can be seen at Riggs Jewelry Store,
at any time, and the Watch al nv place. unde,
the Island City Hotel.
As soon as the necessary tickets are sold, due
notice will be given of the time Tor the bali
~ilI guarantee that everything shall De fairly
conducted and the property delivered to the sue
cessiuI ticket holders
The Is hunting case, Is carats fine, and 10
double time keeper. The ring is OF solid gold
and has pure single diamond
Ee- Tickets for sale at the bookstores at
Island City Hotel, Rock Island House. and bv
the unte rsigned.
N. Good order will be strictly enforced
and no i'm proper characters allowed in the hall
or about the premises.
h. +. WEST, Prop'r and Manu.
Rock Island, Jan'y 10, 1866.
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STEAM BAKERY FOR SALE.

OFFER for sale. at bargain the new
/ steam bakery in Rock Island, as ID. lows -
One full lot, SO by loo feet two story brick bak
cry with all the machinery ready for works.
steam engine, boiler, shafting, and all the machn-
cry necessary for rapid and first class work. There
10 also good stable the lot. and two good
wells.-one splendid artesian we'll.
The property will be sold at aegrsat bargain,
apple alton is made soon.
The engine, boiler, bakery machinery, &C.,
&C.. will be sold separately if desired.
For further particulars, enquire OF the under
signed. JACOB KElsER.
Rock Island, Nov. 10, dwtf.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 70.
new counterfeit of the so cent fractional cur
rency has been .scovered.
From recent indications 1t is not probable that
unrestricted suffrage will be conferred the
blacks of the District OF Columbia.
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LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS.
The Great Female Remedy for Irregular

Aue 1Teat remaic REMEDY for Irregular
titles.
These drops are scientifically compounded
huid preparation, and better than any Pills. Pow
ders, or Nostrums. Being liquid, their action 10
direct and positive, rendering them a reliable,
speedy aud certain specific Tor the cure of all OBJ
strucuons and suppressions of nature. Their
popularity Is Indicated by the fact that over lO0-
600 bottles annually sold and consumed by
the ladies of the United States, every one OF
whom speak in the strongest terms of praise Of
their great merits. They are rapidly taking the
place of every other Female Remedy, and are
considered by all who know ought of them, as
the surest, safest, and most infallIble preparation
In the world for the of all female complaints,
the removal OF all distractions OF nature and the
promotion OF health, regularity and strength.
Explicit directions stating when the may be used,
and explaining when and why they should not,
nor could not be used without producing effects
contrary TO natures chosen laws, will be found
carefully folded around each bottle, with the
written signature OF John L. Lyon. without which
none are genuine.
Prepared by DIR. John L. Lyon, 1876 Chapel ST.,
New Haven, Conn who caa be consulted either
personally, by mail, (enclosing stamp,) con-
corning all private diseases and female weakness
ses Price: 81 80 per bottle
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
octI4dwIy.
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FLOUR AND FEED.

I'VE are now manufacturing and are pre-.
w pared to deliver, on short notice, in any
part OF the city, the very best quality of wheat
-four. rye -four rye meal, corn meal, hominy
bran SC all of which we warrant.
nss- Orders LETT at X. Koehler's or J. b. *
M C. Tricks grocery stores, or at the mill, will
be promptly attended to.
BiDDlSON & GILMORE.
Rock Island, Dec.26, 1864, DIFF.
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%. Bartlett Sewing Machine. 50

A GENTS WANTED-to introduce the
n Bartlett Sewing Machine. Price only $25,
The only cheap machine in.;he u. s. licensed to
use the Wheeler Wilson, or under feed. Ag-
ents are clearing from $50 to $500 per mo-th.-
County rights given to Agents. Enclose stamp
and address
PAGE BROTHERS,
Gen'l Ag'ts, Toledo, Ohio.
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New YoRk. Jan. H.,
The N. Y. Tribune's Washington special


The N. Y. Tribune's Washington special
says:
The secretary of war, in conversation, yester-
day. stated that whenever habeas corpus reached
him for the delivery of the bodies OF rebel boat
burners, now on trial by court martial, he would
Immediately turn them over to the civil authori-
ties
states about 009 have been reopened. Nearly
800 of these have received post mstresses, be-
cause no man could be found who would take the
oath that he had not born arms against his coun-
try.
New YORK, Jan. 9.
The New York Tribune's Washingtons pc
cial says:
The president had an overwhelming visit, yes
teIday afternoon, from a committee OF LADIES' head
ed by Mrs. Senator Trumbuil, IN all about 2U',
who presented petition and vehementiy urged
him to reject the application fer pardon OF X. ).
Coz, of Georgetown, late OF the rebel army
These LADIES' of a society entitled 'the Ma
tional Celored Home Association"
They state that Cox is large land holder IN
that district their society and has erected on hls
lands buildings in which are housed a large num-
Der of lpless coored people, and they ask that,
it Cox be pardened all, it shall be condition
that he give to their association 10 acres of land
and the buildings thereon, now occupied by the
association.
New YoRK, Jan'y l3.
The Chamber of Commerce held a special meet
ing, yesterday, to receive the report of their CON-
mttee relative to proposed arrangements for the
proper representation of the United States at the
Paris exhibition of 1867.
Resolutions ~ere adopted and lnltiatory pro-
ceeding taken to bring the matter before the gov
eminent and the various chambers of commerce
and all kindred institutions throughout the conn
try.
New YORK, Jan. g.
Washington dispatches state that the ladies re-
cepton at the White House, yesterday, was large
ly attended and was grad affair.
ST. Louis, Jan. l3.
The ice starte again about II O'Clock last MIG hit
night, occasoned by the breaking up OF the Mis-
sour river, and swept past the city with terrible
force, sinking the st'rs Nebraska, City OF Pekin,
Hattie May and Mol lie McPike, carrying away the
wreckz of part ofthe disasters and crushing sew
eral barges and wharf boats
Three or four other steamers reported as
swept dowd the tream; but their names have not
been ascertained.
The river is now open and running full and very
heavy vet; but terry boats manage to cross dcca-
sioaally.
The losses sustained are as follows:
Nebraska, sec, 900.
Hattie Nav, $50 .0u0
City of PekIn, S45 600.
Mole McPike, $50 600.
Insurance not known.
New YORK, Jan. Is.
new counterfeit of the so cent fractional cur
rency has been scovered.
From recent indications 1t is not probable that
unrestricted suffrage will be conferred on the
blacks OF the District OF Columbia.
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spect. and tell over the old jokes, with happy
memories, such as We cherish, and W II NOR
and more cherish for Charles Butord.
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The Soldiers Monument-Native Talent
The Kennebec Journal-the State Paper-is
more candid in the notice of the model for
soldiers monument, submitted by our native
artist, SIMMONS, then its neighbor, the Farm
er. Here is what the Journal says:
sLet us, then, consider the design submit
ted By Mr.. Simmons: There Is to be bronze
figure, something more than seven feet high.
This figure viii symbolic the common soldier
in the eager and heroic attitude of flying to
the defence OF his country. He Is clad in the
honored and well known uniform; musket
rests upon his arm; his expressive lace turned
towards the neighbors, beseeching them to 20
with him, while his right hand points away to
the foe on the left. Here we nave the story
of that wonderful uprisi 6 of great people, Of
the ardor and patriotism OF the common sol
dier obeying hi, couDtry's caL. The summit
of the pedestal beneath the soldiers loot Is
surrounded by stars, which plainly tell US Of
the consolidated States, and OF our starry BAN
ner. Upon the corners OF the lower section of
the pedestal we have the fa ces-the bundle OF
rods which tells Us that in union there Is
strength-teil u ofthat I'm ol !or he r1tr7a-
ton OF which the peopie rose In lLe., might,
and the solder rushed to the felu OF conflict
| The upper part OF this section of the pedestal
is encircled with laurel wleaths, eve. he as
emblemalic o. victory, and they tell Is that the
common soldier above achev d gioricu tri-
umph for hls country's cause. then there are
tablets upon the sides Oh the monument for
whatever inscriptions may be deemed appro-
pirate. go.
Such Is the evident story OF the monument
proposed by Mr.. Simmons, 1t is adapsed to
| its purpose, and it is adapted TO nothing eNe.
The height OF the proposed monument
bronze figure and granite pedestal toeetLer-
viii be about twenty-eight feet, maintail ing
of course the same proportions as the model |;
and these proportions strike the eye as beauti-
full.
But the next question is: Can the artist
execute his work well? All but the bronze
| figure can be readily done; that demands
| genius, and genius OF the highest order. This
| representative figure OF the common soldier
| should be genuine work of art and then we
should have a true monument, both sugSes-
| tive ami beautiful, commanding the admira-
| ton of all time. As for Mr.. Simmons, We
| know he has done much work OF similar
| kind; we kn 1w that he has been drawn rom
our State by numerous commissions rendered
him by men of wealth and taSte; and we
| know he has now large amount OF work up
| on his hands, His model for bronze statue
of President Lincoln, to be erected in the city
NJ Philadelphia, has been unanimously a6oIt-
Cd over ali competitors. So much we have
for guaranty; and when young man can
bring SO much, we have right TO inter that he
possesses genius"
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Southern Welcome to Northern Ideas.


The following significant communication
appears in the Nation of this week. 1t re-
quires no comment as it sufficiently explains
itself:
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo-, Jan. II, 1865,
To the Editor ofthe Nation:
I am aware that the time of my subscription
for the Nation has expired. have read It
with deep interest and with much benefit to
myself, and only regret that 1 am unable to
renew my subscription at this commencement
of the year.
have just returned from two months
business trip in. l left orders to have
the Nation forwarded to me, but soon found 1t
for my interest to countermand them. found
it very unpopular, besides little unsafe, for
person to be caught reading anything like an
anti-slavery or radical journal. The only way
that person can live there in safety and do
business (outsile of military post) is to pro-
fess to be Democrat with Southern procliy-
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PORTLAND TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 80, 1866.
Miscellaneous.
COTTON PLANTATIONS
FOR SALE.

VTTE have for sale, and ready for immediate occu-
w pancy, some of the best cotton plantations in
the very best cotton growing region Of the South,
with beautiful dwellings and all the buildings and
with the laborers ready tor work. They will I've sold
with perfect titles for less than 1t cost to clear the
land or erect the buildings.
Any OF these plantations viii pay for themselves sss
and all expenses by single crop, and must double in
value within a year. To raise crop the coming
year, operations must be begun in January. 10 Ia
cilitate Investments at once, the company are pre-
pared to purchase, manage and cultivate plantations
for northern owners, without any charge to the pur-
chaser the expenses being paid from the net profits.
We also are prepared to negotiate for advances for
growing co ton, giving bottom mortgage with perfect
title upon the entire plantation to secure the prnc
PAL and giving onethird net crop for the of the
money-the plantations being run under the super
vision of our own agents, and cotton shipped to our
order. These advances can be deposited with our
agency In New York or Poston, and will be paid ct
maturity at the same place without expense.
Cotton, at present prices, will pay from to 800 per
&c t. on these Investments, amply seeured ana per-
fectly safe.
We assure northern men of perfect security in their
persons and property IN any locelty where such pur-
chases and Investments are made by US.
We believe no more favorable opportunity for in
at the time it will supply the necessities Of the
freedmen by furnishing them with remunerative em-
poynent, and will help inaugurate the experiment of
free labor in the cotton fields of the South under
Northern auspices.
Mortgages negotiated upon plantations for which
20 per cent. interest per annum will be paid absolute
ly, or one-third the net crop Of cotton raised
An agent Of the company viii leave for the South
tend to the selection and purchase OF plantations;
until which time he can be at the Office of the
New England Agency, No. 40 Washington Street,
Boston, Mass.
Send for lists Of plantations and prices in any de-
sired locality Send for circulars. Call for letters OF
Introduction to our agents in all .arts Of the South
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For Sale

For Sale. pad
ONE secondhand Engine and Boiler t16 horse
" power) all complete w ~S-S'
Secondhand Shafting and Pullies.s alE
One new horizontal Engine f6 in. cylinder,
One new Oscilating Engine, (6 in. cylinderJ
one small horse power Engine and Boiler.
Also, .econd-hand Mill Gearing and Shaftng.
g All kinds OF Machinery promptly made and
repaired. - = - " ~
:, IRA WINN. Agent, No. Ii Union St.
y Decz-Gzm Portland. Me.
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House for Sale.

THE three-story Brick House No. 70, corner of
Il Danforth and Tate Streets. 1t has all the mod
ern improvements and is in excellent condition
The house can be examined any day.
For terms, &C., apply to
5 RUFUS e. WOOD,
No. 10 Central Wharf
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For Sale.
Great Inducements
FOR PARTIES WISHING TO BUILD.

THE subscribers offer for sale large quantity Of
i desirable building lots in the West End of the
city, lying Vaughan Pine, Neal, Carlton, Thomas
West, Emery, Cushman, Lewis, Bramhaf, Monu-
ment, Dantorth, Orange and Salem Streets.
They will sell on credit of from to ten years,
If desired by the purchasers, and to parties who will
build houses of satisfactory character they scU ad-
vance, If desired one fourth Of the cost Of Jatfing on
completion Of the house From parties who build i'm
mediately, NO CASH PAYMENTS REQUIRED,
Apply every day except Sunday, from nine to ten
A. M. at the office of the subscribers where plans
may be seen, and full particulars obtained:
j. B. BROWN g. SONS,
Portland, May 8, 1865. may4tf
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For Sale.

THE Two-story Brick House and Lot, No. Deer
4 Street, at q GREAT BARGAIN.
For particulars, enquire of
BENZ. KNIGHT,
octlodtf Atlantic WhnIf.
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Store to Let.

TlHE Brick Store corner Commercial and Franklin
Il Streets, at present occupied by Messrs. Jeffer-
SON Coolidge & Co. Possession given Oct. 1st.
A. q 8. <. SPRING.
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Farm for Sale,

In Westbrook, near Aliens Cor
AZGSN n ner, about 81 miles from this city,
~ Mnflz.lE There are about % acr 8 OF land d.
sIA5IIk vided into tillage and pasture land,
sxIl3IEE1 with some wood and q House and
Barn thereon. Apply to CHARLES H. HILL, on
the premises.
Jan 12-d4w#
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House Lots for Sale.

OEVERAL finely located House Lots in Cape Eliz.
- abeth, three minutes walk from the Cape Bridge
Inquire OF E. N. PERRY, at the Sherrs Office, Poit-
land, where plan Of Cape Elizabeth lots may be
seen. may13t
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For Sale
FOR 50 LIE

The Desirable Residence 81 Spring Street
Between High and Park Sss.
80 The House is in good order. wei orrancad
hi and convenient. Heated by Furnace. Piped for
- =, Gas. With an abundance of good water, and
Is IN all respects o very desir BILE location .
Possession give. first of March, Terms reasonable.
Apply to Il'7 - - - = - '''''A ~ A'-'
Jan 20-eodtf - - -S Ss~Se''
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For Sale and to Let.
Valuable Hotel Property
FOR SALE!

a THAT SPLENDID UNFINISHED
IHHsD M RBLE HOTEL,
on Middle, Willow and Silver Sts.,
the Estate ATTY Of e Hom HFortaa Mane belonging in part to
chased at q GREAT BARGAIN. "Au 'An 10 puf-
IL occupies about nineteen thousand soua-a TOO. -,
land with an aggregate frontage of 1--WE 6und III ',
seventy-hve feet. 1t is Fue Stories Hinb oS anu
tains about faco hundred ana tteen apartmen,s ~,
the use Of guests, besides four co pacous stores JW
the most approved modern conveniences for FIRST T
CLASS HOTEL. Anoi
II was designed by WIN. wAsHBURN, ESQ.,, Archi-
Its arrangements for Hotel purposes are pronounc-
ed BY competent judges be fully equal to those of
any Hotel In the country Its construction is most
thorough in all respects; the basement and first
stories being quite Iire-l roof and all other part
Its original estimated cost was s177 O0O exclusive
OF the land; OF this sum about $4,000 have been
expended to bring 1t to its present stage of progress
nj 1t Is believed that Notwithstanding the present
nhanced prices, It can be completed lor occupancy
ior S1o,O00, according to the original plans
For price, terms of sale and other particulars en-
quire Of 40 sA
JOS. ILSLEY.
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County of Cumberland.

TREAsURER's OFFICE,
Jan. 8, 1866.
OTATEMENT of Costs of Criminal Prosecutions,
~ allowed by the Supreme Judicial Court, Nov.
Term, A. d. 1866.
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1he dd'fy issue Of the Press is larger than the com.
ssed circulation Of all The othsr da,les IN 1ts e;ty
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DAILY PRESS.
PORTLAND

Tuesday Morning, January 80, 1865.
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For Sale.

For Sale.
A LOT in Evergreen Cemetery, on the main Ave-
n nue.. Said lot is composed of two lots in one.
and is very handsomely laid out. For particulars,
NovEdH
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For Sale.

For Sale.
TSHE UNITED STATES PATENT RIGHT for
i MARSHALL'S IMPROVED ANCHOR.
For further particulars enquire Of or address
tH GEO. L. KIMBALL,
Firm of Stevens, Freeman Il Co.
Nov. 11-dtf
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Terms 90 per vear in adrance.
tY Reading Matter on all Four Pages
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At COSE.

Toys at Cost, at No. ST. Middle St.. Payson Block
The balance of stock Of Toys must be sold regard
less OF prices, to make room for a millinery stock
the ensuing spring. lP.S. W.
Dec 22-dtf