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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-08

low rate, providing you take them all
Very well, said my friend, let's hear the
condition.
You give me one cent for the first box, two
for the second, four cents for the third, and so
on, double on every box
Donef said he fetch on your cigars
S'pose you think haven't money enough-eh
Not at all, so let's proceed here is your hrst
box - " w
He drew from his pocket leathern purse, and
out Of II o handful of coin.
And here's the cent, said he, depositing a
green discolored copper on the counter
Here's your second box.
Aud here's your two cents -s-
Very we'll here's your third box.
and here's your -four cents said he chuck
ling.
Here's your fourth box
Exactly. And here's your eight cents Ha I!
ha old fellow-go on
Here's your fifth box said /, handing down
another
And here's your sixteen cents
| Here's your sixth box.
'And-ha! ma ha! ha! hal-here's your
thirty-two cents
Here's your seventh box.
And here-hal by Jove, the joke is getting
too rich--heres your sixty-four, cents and near
| ly half your cigars gone. aos
Here's your eighth box said j, assuming a
| cool indifference that perfectly surprised the
| fellow.
And here's your dollar and twenty-eight
cents
/ Here's your ninth box
| Hers your-let me see-ah two dollars
and fifty-six cents.
Here's your tenth box. based a.
Here he drew his wallet thoughtiully. and on
tho slate made small calculation.
And here's your five dollars and twelve
| cents
| Here's your eleventh box.
| And here's your-twIce five il ten, twice
twelve is twenty fourteen dollars and twenty
four cents. ~.
At this stage of the game he had go: quite do
cile, and continued b..
Heres your twelfth box hand over twenty
dollars and fifty-eight cents. a..s ...a.-
| Here the globues of perspiratiOn, large n
marrow peas, stood out in bold relief on his face
but at length he doled out the sum.
| Here's your thirteenth box-fork over fort.
dollars and ninety-si. cents.
At this crisis lie looked perfectly Wild The
sweat was pouring off him in streams, and th'
streams of tobacco juice were running out OF hi
mouth. -s-
Forty n-i-n-e-t-y -s-i-x If do, do, but j
do NAV be- 81
Aud raking his pile into his hat he crushed i
on his head and made his way out and have
never seen him near enough to speak TO hin
from that day to this.-N. y. SPIRIT Of the Tunes
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Maine Democretic Convention.

PORTLAND, Aug. THE democratic state
convention met in Deering Hall this morning.
Seven hundred and fourteen delegates were
present. Mr.. abraham Stanburu, Of Bangor,
was nominated temporary chsirman, and W.
S Moves secretary.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvENTIo,
Rooms DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE,

[ L
CHICAGO, H., July 4, 1856.
The democracy of the several counties OF the
state of Illinois, together with all conservative cit
izens who in favor of Supporting President
johnson IN his policy of the restoration of the
states to their rghtful and constitutional relations
to the federal government and who are IN favor OF
allowing to all duly qualified citizens of the Unit
ed States the rights secured to them by the consti
tuition, and all who are opposed 70 the present
radical and revolutionary policy OF congress by
which the re- unton of the states and the people
thereof is made impossible, requested to send
delegates to a convention to be held at Spring
field on "wednesday, the 29th day OF August, A. d.
1866, at IL O'Clock, NJ, for the purpose of NOM
mating candidates for the Offices OF state treasurer,
superintendent of public instruction and one me m
Der OF congress for the state at large.
Each county will be allowed one delegate for
every three hundred 1900 votes cast for George b
Mcclellan for presid emit in 1864, and also ad
ditional delegate for fraction of $50 and over o.
said vote.
Isaac r. DILLEz
Chairman Democratic State Committee.
Geo. W. JUDD, Sec'y.
1t is important that each county and district
committee furnish tie names of the chairman and
the members of their respective committees, with
the post office address OF each to the chairman o
the convention the day above named, in order
to insure more thorough and perfect organIza.
ton Tor the campaign.
Notebook Island county entitled to del
egates; Mercer 4, Henry 5.
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Leaving the Radicals and Standingby the
Pr esident.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,, August 6.-Tbe great
and unexpected success of the conservative
state convention. held last Tuesday, has
completely disconnected the radicals in this
community. They feel that power and placs
are not with them any longer, and consc.
quently are constantly out of humor. Since
the convention the johnson men are turning
up in large numbers oil through central ILL
nois. The conservatives are iubilant over
recent developments.
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DEMoCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTI0N

The democracy ofRock Island county, together
with all conservative citizens who are in favor OF
supporting President Johnson in his policy tor the
restoration of the states their righttul and con
stitutional relations to the federal government
requested to assemble in mass meeting IN ,o eas
court house in Rock Island, on SATURDAY 'he 'oen
of August 1866. at O'Clock PM, for the purpose
of appointing ave delegates to represent Rock L.
land county in the state convention to be held IN
Springfield on the 2sth day ofAugust and also to
appoint fifteen delegates to represent Rock Island
county in the congressional convention to be held
al Monmouth. on Friday, the 24th day of August.
J. B. DANFoRTH, JR.,
CHAs. nj. 0sBoRN,
Ira CRAWFORD,
ST HARTMAN,
d. L. CUnKLE,
Democratic County Central Commt'ee'
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GRAND FESTIVAL AND s.
EXC u r $40 N A.!

There will be grand Fair and Festival in
Sa"gers Hall, Geheseo, on August 10th, l7th
and 18th, the proceeds Of winch will be applied
To the payment of the debt Incumbent on the
CatholIc Church of that city. ...
Ample arrangements have been made tor the
accommodations Of citizens from Rock Island a nd
Davenport. A special trim will leave the Rock
Island depot at $50 Z. NJ, arriving in tennessee at
''5o and returning at IL r. NJ.
Vocal and Instrumental music will be in at
tendance daring the entire time of he iar.
aug6dwtd.
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CARD.

,NHE Rock Island Brass and String Band.
under the t direction Of Prof: =: Riemann, /"
now prepared to furnish music for Balls, Parties.
Excursions, Pic Mics, sc, and would respectfully
O,da,.In,, :, Devoe & Champions or the Her
mann Hon.s will meet with prompt attention.
F. REMAIN, Leader.
p..;s.,ee-Corner of Otter and Orleans Stress
Mr. Prof. Remann is prepared 10 give les
g.. On the Violin, Guitar, and all wind instru-
Music carefully arranged for Bands. j
Terms Reasonable. july9dwff. ,,
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Why fee the dentists? Use Sozodont
daily, and your teeth will seldom or never
need scraping or filling, for they will never
be dehied by unwholesome concretions, or be
honey -oom5ed by decay.
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SOLDIERS.

NOTICE l. hereby given that persons
" claiming that they should have their bounty
tax refunded according TO resolution of the last
annual town meeting OF Coal Valley township,
must send N their claims previous 10 the first
dav Of September next. c. ID. GORDON,
Town Clerk and Treasurer of Bounty Fund.
HupSw2w
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FOR SALE.

ONE Get Of tools for sinking oil wells 500
" feet deep, with ropes and black smith tools
also 100 feet o iron rods for drilling, will
be sold to the highest bidder the LIST day et
August, At Ballard's Mil, DrGry township, Rock
Island CO.., H. Farther, good eBgine and boi-
Ter, in good running order, With everything ne
cesssry run. The latter be sold priv
ate terms any time before the day of public sale.
For further information apply to
A. ZWANZIG,
Jy2Odwi. on the premises.
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SaLnIERS, RnrNTIES.

THE bill for the Equalization of Boupties
has become law. | am prepared TO
make application for those entitled to its bene-
fits. Bring in your claims.
CHARLES NJ. OSBORN,
Office in Court House, Rock Island.
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go-9au's 9avertisrmsata.
THE sISTERS on CHARITl
SIDEWALK NnTICE.

CRY CLERKS OFFICE, Rock Island, Aug. 6.
DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the
J. city council OF said city the 9Th day or
August, 1856, passed an order for sidewalk, 40
follows:
"Ordered, that a sidewalk Of the third class bo
eonstructed on the south side Of Rock River st. 4,
from Exchange street to ST. Clair street. on or be-
lore The first day of November next, and in con-
iormity with the ordinance relating to sidewalks"
Now unless the same shall be con stTuctsd by
the owners or holders of the lots parts of lots
In 'front.' of and adjacent to such sidewalks, in the
manner and within the time above required thew
VIII be built by the supervisor OF streets, and the
expenses assessed on the holders of the lots O
parts of lots chargable herewith.
Augsd C,E DODGE Civ Clark
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SOLDIERS BOUNTIES.

SOLDIERS R0CNTFES.
I'HE Bill for the Equalization of Bounties
hs, become law. l an nov prepared to
make apph cation for those entitled to its bene-
fits Having had considerable eIperence in
matters of this sort can warrant satisfaction IN
all cases. Prices reasonable.
NJ. MARX, Attorney at Law.
Late Capt. 4th Vet. Res. Corps
ze-Ofiice in Charles Buford's Block.
Rock Island, Aug. l, dwtt ...r..-.. .l
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THE ROCK ISLAND ICE co.

A RE prepared TO deliver Ice in any part OF
"a the city. All orders left at Messrs. UPdiks
Co.'s boat store will be promptly attended to.
aplledtf A. III. LAMBERT, Agent.
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FRESH TURNIP SEED,

GENUINE, fresh. blue top, strap leaf
VI turnIp seed for sale by vfas'Ifsa
jy2odwtf. ROBERT DON.
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NOTICE.
SOLD OUT.
FOR SALE.

4 fne brick residence, on the bluff, brick
{ she'd aud barn, caTriSse house, etc, etc
The place has a view superior 10 sHy surrounding
Rock Island. There 10 plenty OF ground and a
splendid garden with all kInds Of fruit trees, etc.
Terms reasonable. NJ MARN.
yvl
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DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CON
VENTION-.4TH DISTRICT.

The democracy OF the several eounues o. .ne
.s-v.tixe citizen. who are in favor of supporting
President johnson in his policy OF the restoration
of the states to their righsful and constitutional
relations to the federal government, and who are
in favor of allo wing to all duly qualified citizens
Of the United States the rights secured to them
by the constitution; and all who are opposed 10
the present radical and revolutionary policy OF
congress. by which the reunion of the states and
the people thereof is made impossible, are re-
quested 10 send delegates to 4 convention to De
held at Monmouth, on FRIDAY, Thea DAY
OF AUGUST NEXT, at O'Clock P. M, for the
purpose of nominating candidate for congress
for said district.
Each county will be entitled to one delegate
tor every 400 votes cast for Mcclellan, and also
an additional delegate for fraction OF 90 votes
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A Bargain by Arithmetical Progression.

COUNCIL I'LL, Iowa.
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China Sets,
PORCELAIN VASES, FANCY WARE,

Also, CARBON CLIFF Enamelsd Rocking
/ ham, coiofed Cane, and Stone Ware, at Manufae-
turers' prices. ri .-as-sIr s.-a
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Glassware,

Also, hne assortment of Casters, Lamps
Looking Glasses, Spoons, Knives and Forks,
Butter Knives, Sc, &C.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-06-19

which nominated Lincoln and again as delegate from
Virginia. although he had long ceased to be esiden
Of that State At Chicago it was reported OF him tnat
left virginia in bedding the mischieyous Helper book
and at that time he had it on the streets in Chicago for
sale .
After the election of Lincoln, his wife personally in
terceded with the President in his behalf tor an ap-
pointmet and he appointed to some office IN the
Treasurers Department. This office he held unt1l un.
luckily for the honor of the Bench and the cause OF
justice he was appointed to the high and important
office from which he made that dsgraceful harangue
yesterday. .-==
Last summer he visited this village, but not even his
high Office could rescue him from general contempt
He was welcomed nowhere, received nowhere.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-06-19

DARTIEs ENGAGED IN CUTTING TIMBER. 5H, q OF
r THE MANUFACTURE OF LUMBER, SLAVES
OR SHINGLES will do we'll to call Oh the subscriber,
VIII having been for many years engaged in the manu- anu
faoture and shipment of Lumber and Timber, is well
no sted as to the wants and prices of different markets
an can always furnish the latest market reports from
Europe South America West Indies British Provinces
and Northern Cities and will furnish specifications
suited to different markets. and attend to the charter
ing of vessels, or give any information Or assistance
that may be desired. JOS q k!sLEY,
No. Ito East Bay corne. Accommodation Wharf
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are of greater weight. However, of present. the
diplomatic corps has no great power. Inc Aus.
TRAN Ambassador, Mr.. Bach, has che most credit
with the College OF Cardinals; also the Prusslan
and Belgian Ministers, Messrs. Won Schlager and
Carolus, are on good terms with them. Senior
Pacheio, the Spanish Ambassador, would, on
account of his declared Catholic principles, enjoy
particular favor If, politically, he were not too
liberal in their eyes. .rl
The Portuguese Ambassador Duke de Sal
dAnha. who, as chief oil the Catholic party was
by his Government so to say, sent into exile TO
Rome is looked upon with particular faver by
the present Pope. The least influential OF all is
certainly the French Ambassador. In all times
before and after Louis XIV, tnis was the case;
whether the French diplomats show themselves
liberal or bigots, whether they favor the politl-
cal power OF the Pope under that OF Italy, tho
Roman Court looks on tnem with the same
hatred and the same suspicion.
But will there be any conolave at all as long
as it has TO deliberate under the influence OF
foreign army? Rumor is speaking of secret
brief OF the Pope Plus TX, by which, in contra
diction with prescriptions which have been OBJ
served till now, he orders that instead OF waiting
until after the usual nine days OF mourning after
his death, the Cardinals shall Immediately pro
ceed to the election of new Pope, pTBSeilte
cddaUeTe lin presence of his corpse). 1t is pos
sible that such brief really exists, but probably
il will not be carried out unless the Romans
should make good their old privileges concerning
the election OF a Pope and the administration OF
the vacant Holy See. Otherwise, nothing would
justify such a hasty step, and Pope elected in
such haste would scarcely be considered valid
according to the canons, and certainly not to be
acknowledged by all the European powers.
France would be justified in declaring to the
newly elected Pope, ''You are the product Of an
intrigue, and in no manner the elected of the
Catholic world"
Several times it has happened that the French
Cardinals, in presence OF hasty proceedings
before the election OF Popes, threatened to leave
the conclave. On the other hand, it is perfectly
true that Papal bulls prohibit the election of a
new Pope in presence of foreign army. This
has been carried even so far that when Alexan-
der VIII was being elected, the Spanish Cardi-
mails insisted upon, and carried their point, that
the French galleys which had brought the
French Cardinals to Civita Vecchia, and on
account OF stormy weather had remained there,
should leave the port.
1t is not probable that the French army, which
still gaTTsons Rome, will so easily leave 1t on
that account. Its removal would also scarcely
be desirable in the eyes of those pious Monsig-
nori who are afraid OF nothing so much as to
leave Rome to the Romans
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PROPOSALS.

DROPOSALS, - SEALED PROPOSALS., IN
II dupncate, will be received at this Office until ~
NJ. MONDAf, the 16th DAY of April. 1866, Tor the
delivery OF 6000 head of BEEF CAfrLEon the hoOf,
for the use OF captured Indians, The cattle to be
delivered to the A, e. s for Indians ut Fort Sumner
New Mexico. rf Iip "a. .r IL
The first delivery to be on the LIST day Of Sally 1866
deliveries 10 be IN such numbers and at such times
as may be required by the undersigned.
1he cafte must be from three 20 five years old,
and must weigh at least 400 pounds net thor weight
TO be ascertaIneo according TO manner laid down
the subs ReRua OF 1851 and 60 De OF the best
marketable quality. No Stays, Bulls, Cows, or
heiiers will be received.
whenever in the opinion Of the A. G. s. for In.
dians, at Fort Sumner, tue cattle presented do not
Iulhl the conditions lere set fortu as many rs do
not will be rejected. Ten per cent OF money due
contractors wI b. retained until the contract is tul
filed
Two responsible persons must sign each bid
guaranteeing that If The contract 10 awarded the
party OF parties therein proposing they will enter
contract and when the parties thus offering as
suretes are unknown to the undersigned, their
ability to rpimbu the loss TO the United states
which would accrue in case of failure, must be
attested before a magistrate or other officer en-
powered to administer Oaths
The parties 10 HON this contract Is let will be ex
Do cted to FIJI the contract themsel sub-lettng
ply with the contract and the contractor will be held
responsible therefor.
Endorse on the envelope Proposals for Beel
Cattle, at Fort Sumner, New Mexico Z"
Captain and c. S and Brevot Major, q. 5. A.
Office Purchasing and Depot q. S District OF New
Mexico, Santa 10, N. M, February T. 1866 3 i 23t
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rRIOnTNA.
BY ANNA R. HALLIDAY.

o ghost of dire disease, that ages past
Tortured King Herod to bis bed of death,
Why do ou rise, and DER the present cast
Your ioul and lOathsome pestilentlal breath ?
In calm security can We no more
Indulge the taste for pork We loved so we'll,
No tenderloin, consoling as of yore,.
Attracts our senses by its sayory smell.
No more for breakfa with accu stoned ease
We order ham and eggs, or sausage brown,
A vague unrests our conscious palaies Seize,
'Tis not pig-my fear that casts us down.
Ye epicures of pork, beside your plate
miscroscope will tell tn unwelcome ne VS.,
AftIttUn m pdYUo-what sorry fate
To turn US Gentles Into seeming Jewsl
And thrifty wives who ever deemed it Just
To ''save your baconn for q time of need;
In such motto cease to put your trust:
The subject Is cuTtailed for life indeed.
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The Agawam Paper Mil Burned Loss
$4,000.

The large brick paper mill at the station in
MiItineague, owned by the Agawam Paper Com
pany, was destroyed by fire on Saturday The
origin of the fire is unknown. The main body
of the building is a wreck, and all the valuable
machinery in it is destroyed, with the exception
OF the four rag engines, which are saved, but
considerably damaged by the falling in of the
roof upon them. That portion Of the ell of the
building which contained the Fourdrinler ma
chine, worth $4,000 or $l5,O00 was saved The
entire paper stock on hand, to the amount of
about $4,000, was destroyed. The MILL at the
time OF the fire, was running its full quota of
hands, employing some forty or fifty. The loss
is estimated at $4,000. Members of the CON-
pany think it will prove much larger sum. The
insurance upon the building, all in the agency of
r. E. Ladd, of this city, amounts to $4,000, ap-
portioned as follows:-Fire and Marine OF this
city, $4,000; Hampden and Msssasoit of this
city, City of Hartford, Charter Oak, and Htna
and Hartford, of Hartfort, Western Massachu.
setts of Pittsneld, and Lorillard and Security of
New York, $4,000 each.-Sptngietd Republican,
March 3.
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WRESTLING MATCH.
Contest Retween Pritehett and Mitchell
-Pr1ichett VtctOriOas.

A wrestling match came off yesterday after
noon, in the rear of Trimble's Hotel, on Penn
street, between UZilo Prtchett, q well-known
New York athlete, and John Mitchell native
OF Ireland. The arrangement for the match
has been made public ior several days, and
large number of the "iancyn were ia attend
ance, betting their 'pilss" on their friends,
and succeeded in relieving the uninitated their
spare cash. About three o'clock the comba.
tants entered the ring Prltchett is about six feet
in height, well developed, and apparently a
strong and muscular man, while Mitchell Is some
six inches smaller, and, although muscular, did
not exhibit the strength OF his antagonist. Upon
the contestants appearing in the ring, the odds
were freely given IN favor OF Pritchett Give to
one), and difficulty was experienced in getting
the bets taken even at that ngure. Several per-
sons who we're not acquainted with either party,
staked their money freely on the odds, but as
the sequel proved, they lost their funds.
David Lewis acted as second for Pritchard,
while Captain Mat. Steel appeared as the
friend Of Mitchell. The contestants were
in excellent condition, but before the
contest commenced Prtchett announced
to the audience that he was working on 'sure
thingh and offered to bet one hundred dollars
that the first throw would result IN his favor.
The offer, however, was not accepted, when the
combatants staked the entrance money,
amounting to over three hundred dollars, upon
the result. The contest then commenced, and
after slight parley, Mitchell seized Prltchett
by the head, and endeavored to throw him for
ward upon the ring, when his antagonist fell
u6dNllO upOh IlL anu SuCCScuCu III Whining Nu6
first throw. Time, fifteen and half seconds.
After waiting for ten minutes the contest was
recommended but the superior agility and
strength of Pritchett were again developed, and
he won the second time in nine and half
seconds. When the referee announced that
Pritchett had won the battle and the stakes,
which amounted TO eight hundred and fifty dol
lars, q movement was set on foot 10 raise purse
for Mitchell, and IN a few minutes a handsome
sum was collected, which was presented to him
by Captain Steel. A number of the Independent
Police we're on the ground, and succeeded in
preserving good order. Several members of the
sporting fraternity from distance were present,
and they appeared 10 be greatly interested in
the result. 1t was announced that a friendly
contest would take place during the present
week. in one of our public halls, between several
well-known amateurs. Pitsblvg Commercial, 9Th.