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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22
THE WARSAW ROAD.

The Oquawka Spectator wants q meeting
of the stockholders of the Warsaw & Rock.
ford r. R. Co. called and transfer the inter
ssss of that company to the Western Union
r. R. Co. The Spectacle thinks, under the
present management, the Warsaw will never
be built,-whils, if the Western Union had
the control it would be built.
The managers of the Warsaw company
tell us that they will have the road running
from this place to Port Byron, to counecs
with the Western Union, in September next,
and make arrangements for its extension
to Warsaw. We know but little of the
means whereby this result is expected to be
aocomplished-bu we want the road at the
earliest possible day, and hope the company
which will build it first will get it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22

The 'sradical'' ASSISTANTS of the presde nt in the
newspapers, having repeatedly charged lately that
Thomas B. Florence, the editor of copperhead
sheet at Washington, is on confidential terms with
President Johnson, of his chief ad viseIs, y,
the Washington Republican emphatically and by
authority denies the statement, and says: "We
have the best authority for asserting that Mr.
son, since he has been president, has never seen
Thos Florence privately',-and ssths statement
that Florence Is a regular companion of Mr.. John
son'' is without the slightest foundation.
Referring to the statement that Msssrs. Aiken
and Clamptt, the counsel for Mrs Surratt, were
with MIN when he delivered his 22d of February
harangue, and that these gentlemen ares' cron es''
OF his, the Washington Republican also states, son
the highest authority that tthe president does
not knotc Messrs. Aiken and Clamptt
Now what earthly motive OF malice, hate or re-
venge can editors and correspondents of profess
sedly republican papers have in thus
ing and vIlifyIng the head of republican admins
tration7 The spirit of such flanders is unman L
ly as their motive must be dishonorable -ChicGgo
journal March goth, 1866.
The above is especially commended to the
Rock Island Union, paper which ha. given
currency to all the vile SANDERS of President
johnson, and never corrected one of them
Andy johnson Successes in the Centre of the
State.
The goodly city .of Lincoln, Logan county
held an election for charter officers on Monda,
last, 18th instant. The contest between the dis
union elements and the friends of Andrew John
son Was intensely spirited. But providence and
\ righteous cause prevailed. The Hon. Sia.
Beason, firm friend of the president, and consist
ent democrat was elected mayor by ninety ma
jority. Last year the radicals had a majority OF
ten. Springfield sends greeting to her sister city
and intends TO follow so excellent an example
The cause OF the people and their valiant presi
dent goes forward
We are pleased to learn that old line conserya
tive republicans in Logan have escLewed dis
union, and earnestly support the presidents re
construction policy. Among others we are glat
to learn that such gentlemen of known ch.racte,
and distinguished ability as Hon. David Littler
have shaken the disunion dust from their feet ant
wall none Of is s-Llinois State Register.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22
RHODE ISLAND.

For sometime past there has been sharp
contest going on in Rhode Island betsswn the
radicals and the johnson men - 70 VINO
should bs nominated for governor. The
johnson men were for Gen. Burnside, who is
. strong ont spoken johnson man, IN favor Of
his veto. his 22d Of Fsb'y speech, and the
immediate admission of the southern Nom
bers. The convention was held on the zoth
and Burnside was nominated.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-22
RAILROAD CONNECTION WITH MIL
wAUKEE.

Milwaukee is beginning to wake up and 10
trying for connection with Rock Island, by
way of the Western Union Railroad. Mr..
Geo. A. Thomson, president of the road Mr.
Tuckermsn, of Racine. one of the directors;
Mr. Tuckerman (his brother) wealthy New
Yorker, and Mr.. E. D. Holson, of Milwaukee,
were in our city, yesterday, on business of
the road. Mr.. Holten 10 tho appointed agent
Of Milwaukee TO procure the desired connec-
ton.
Milwaukee wants road from Burlington,
Wisconsin, to Milwaukee. and wants the
Western Union to own it. and make 1t their
line, though Milwaukee will take stock
enough to build it. By this means Milwaukee
will be placed in direct connection with the
Mississippi valley, over oDs road.
The distance from Rock Island to Milwau-
kee would be 1876 miles from Rock Island
to Racine 1914 miles. We could thus reach
the lake a. easily at Milwaukee as at Chica-
60, and for the Same cost, the distance being
only IL to IA miles greater, while the dis
lance by lake to the east would be 80 miles
lees from Milwaukee than Chicago.
The Western Union, as will be seen in
another article in this paper, will also have
. branch to Chicago. thus giving us by that
one road, direct connections with Chicago
Racine, and Milwaukee. Tho road will also
be extended to Galena, and to Warsaw and
Quincy. and alternately to some point on the
Mississippi below freezing point.
The road to Milwaukee will be of great ad
vantage to this region, and will open com
psting market for our produce, and give US
the advantage of rival merchants and manu-
facturers.
1t is very easy to perceive that our inter
ssts are with the Western Union, and We
should do all we can to help that road to 81
entrance into our place, and TO facilitate
plans for procuring proper depot grounds.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

A RESPONSIBLE TASK They tell a
good story, in Baltimore, of General
Wool, who was at one time in command
of the middle Department. During the
first Invasion of Maryland by Stonewall
Jackson, rumors were rife in Baltimore
that that ubiquitous leader, at the head
of fifty thousand men, was marching
upon the city. AS the story goes, Gen
eral Wool, accompanied by his staff,
rode out on Frederick turnpike to re
connoitre. AS they were returning to
the city, the General stopped at the
tollgate, and calling the keeper, thus
addressed him, in that sharp, precise
way for which he is famous "See here,
my man 1t is rumored that Jackson
and fifty thousand rebels are advancing
upon Baltimore by this road. l want
you to shut this gate and keep it shut
against them If you let man of them
pass through, I'll hold you personally
responsible for it." Leaving the gate
keeper overwhelmed with the grave re-
sponsibility of his new duty, the Cen
eral quietly pursued his way back to
the city.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08
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Gravel and all Urinary De-
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Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

ANECDoTE OF DANIEL WEBSTER
The following anecdote is good enough
for second reading, if any one has
chanced to meet with it before:
When Daniel Webster was delivering
his memorable speech at the celebration
of Bunker Hill Monument, the crowd
pressed forward to such an extent that
some were fainting and some nearly
crushed Officers strove in vain to
make the crowd stand back. They said
it could not be done. Some one asked
Mr. Webster to make an appeal to them.
The great orator came forward, stretch
ed forth his hand, and said, in deep,
stentorian tones, Gentlemen, stand
back alt can't be done!" they
shouted. Gentlemen, stand back be
said, without change of voice /" 1t
is impossible, Mr. Webster, impossible.
"Impossible,' repeated Mr. Webster
''impossible? Nothing is impossit lie
on Bunker Hill p and the vast crowd
rolled back like mighty wave of the
ocean.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08
Married the Wrong Lady.

Love is a very uncertain thing; and
it is not very safe to be too certain Of
the symptoms until they are unmistak.
able Vienna has been stirred up lately
by the comical result of a strange love
story. 1t seemed that in the house Of
one Herr Kuhne, teacher of languages,
DIR Kant, young physician, happened
to make the acquaintance of young
lady, burdened with some property, aud
thirty years of age. The lady, being
unmarried, evinced some interest in the
young but abashed doctor. She made
love to him, in fact, very strongly, and
persuaded him to visit her at her house
But alas! he loved another lady. One
evening while conversing with him, she
said:
"With your favorable idea of matri-
mony, may | ask if you ever thought
Of marrying yourself?"
DR. Kant sighed; and his eyes rest
ing on the ground. hesitatingly mutter-
ed in reply:
81 have already thought of marrying,
and my choice, but
"But!.' the lady hastily interrupted.
"But," he continued, "the lady is
rich, very rich, and l am poor. l am
afraid that l could hardly aspire to her
hand; and rather than allow myself to
be taxed with sordid designs, I will
bury my passion in my breast, and leave
it unavowed forever"
At an early hour the following day,
however, she betook herself to solici-
tor, and in legal form declared her wish
to present and hand over as his property
the sum of 10000 guilders (915,-
000) to Dr. Kant. When the docu-
ments had been signed, countersigned
and duly completed, she sat down in the
office, and. inclosing it in an elegant en-
velope, added the following note:
"DEAR SIR: I have much pleasure
in inclosing paper which l hope will
remove the obstacle in the way of your
marriage. Believe me, etc,
ALICE MARTINI"
DR.. Kant-for he, and no other, was
the individual addressed-was the hap
piest man in the world on receiving this
generous epistle. Repairing at once to
the parents of the Fraulein Fischel, the
lady of his love, he proposed for and
received the hand of the girl whc had
been fattered by his delicate, though
unmoved, attentions. His reply to
Alice Martini, besides conveying his ssin-
cerest thanks, contained two cartes de
visites, linked together by the signif-
cant rose -colored ribbon. Miss Martini
forthwith sued the Happy bridegroom
for restitution but as no promise of
marriage had been made, the case was,
by two successive Courts, decided
against her
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08
THE ATLANTIC CABLE.
BY EDWARD ]. o'REILLY,

Six thousand years have passed o'er earth,
While science. like STRIPPING bore
The trophies of its timid birth
In various forms, from shore to shore.
But now. her latest, mightlest child,
Which Franklin viewed and Morse caress't
With glory ripe and undefled,
Is laid within the oceans breast
The mighty lightning herald sleeps
I'LL human touch awakes its fires,
To send beyond ten mornings reach
New tidings ere pulse expires.
'Tis laid ! Old ocean feels thrill
Throughout her time-sealed bosom now,
And yields to mans victorious will
The crown long placed on Neptune brow
Calm as the deep in Summers reign,
And wild as in its Wintry wrath
Shall be, with varied pain and Joy,
Each message through the ocean path.
Within its grave beneath the storm
1t lives breathing thing of life,
As they shall live who gave it form,
In fame, when called from mortal strife.
Soon, like Orion's belt of fire,
Its broad electric arm shall hold
With all monarch's strong desire
The World, and all its varied fold!
And from its tongue, through every sphere
Till time and earth together cease.
Mankind the glorious tale shall bear
Of commerce, brotherhood and peace.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

CIRCULATING THE WRONG PAPER
At recent temperance meeting AN
amusing Incident took place. A strong
exhortation had been delivered by a
speaker present; and the President re-
quested the Secretary to pass around
the pledS for signatures, and taking
rom his pocket what he supposed was
the document, he, without looking at
it, gave it to the Secretary for that pur-
pose. A large number of names were
enrolled of both ladies ard gentlemen
present, and the document returned.
1t was observed by the Secretary, while
passing around the paper, that consid-
cradle tltteriDg prevailed among the
ladies who took the precaution to read
the contents of the paper, whilst those
who did not read it, and desired to sign,
did so. After going through the con-
gregation the Secretary, on his way
back, looked at the paper to see what
was the cause of amusement, when it
was revealed to him that, instead of the
temperance pledge, he had passed around
and received signatures to document
setting forth the pedigree of a celebra-
ted stallion.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

university queen COllege. and PHYSICIAN OF
the St, John Baptiste Society of San Fran
cisco.
DR.. PERRAULT has pleasure to inform pa
tients. and others seeking confidential medi-
cal advice, that he can be consulted daily at
his office, Armory Hall Building, Northeast
corner Montgomery and Sacramento Streets
San Francisco. Rooms No. 9. 10, IL, first
floor. up stairs entrance on either Montgom-
cry or Sacramento streets.
DIR: PERRAULT's studies have been almost
exclusively devoted to the cure of the .vari-
GUS forms of Nervous and Physical Deb lity,
the results of Injurious habits acquired in
youth, which usually terminate in impotence
and sterility, and permanently induce all the
concomitants of old age. Where a secret in
trinity exists involving the happiness of a
life and that of others, reason and morality
dictate the necessity of its removal, for it is
a fact that premature decline of the vigor of
manhood, matrimonial unhappiness. compul-
sorry single life, ETC., have their sources in
causes, the germ of which is planted in early
life. and the bitter fruit tasted long afterward
patients laboring under this complaint, will
complain of one or more of the following
symptoms: Nocturnal Emissions. Pains in
the Back and Head. Weakness of Memory and
Sight Discharge from the Urethra on going
to stool or making water, the Intellectual
| faculties are Weakened, Loss of Memory en-
sues. Ideas are clouded, and there is a disin-
clination to attend to business, or even to
reading, writing or the society of friends
etc. The patient will probably complain of
Dizziness, Vertigo, and that Sight and Hear
ing are Weakened and sleep disturbed by
dreams. melancholy, signing, palptations
faintings. coughs and slow fever while some
have external rheumatic pain, aud numbness
| of the body. Some of the most common symp-
toms are pimples in the face, and aching in
different parts Of the body. Patients suffering
from this deasese, should apply Immediately
to DR.. PERRAULT, either in person or by let
ter. as he will guarantee cure Of Seminal
Emissions and Impotence in six to eight
weeks.
| Patients suffering from veneral diseases in
any stage. Gonorrhea, Gleet, Structures Bubo
Ulcers. Cutaneous Eruptions, etc., will be
treated successfully All Syphalitic and
Mercurial Taint entirely removed from the
system.
DIR PERRAuI.T's diplomas are in his Office,
where patients can see for themselves that
they are under the care of a regularly edu-
Gated practitioner. The best references given
if required.
Patients suffering under chronic diseases,
can call and examine for themselves. We
invite investigation claim not to know eve
rything, nor to cure everybody. but we do
claim that in all cases taken under treatment
we fulfill our promises. We particularly re-
quest those who have tried this boasted doc
tor. and that advertised physician. till worn
out and discouraged, to call upon US.
Low charges and quick cures.
Ladies suffering from any complaint Incl
dental to their sex, can consult the doctor
with the assurance of relief.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

Gg- From and after this date all Sheriffs
Constables' and other legal sales. advertised,
in the CHRONICLE, must be paid for on the
day ol sale, punctually. We hold none but
the officers responsible for their payment.
@ Transient advertisements must be paid
IN advance. Job-work paid on delivery, in
uGriably.
Er All regular advertisers will be requi-
red to settle on the first of every month. Our
city advertisers will be required to pay up
every three months.
~ Advertisements will becontinued until
ordered out and collection enforced. All ad-
vertisements should have marked upon them
the number of insertions required
Va There will be no deviation from the
above established terms and rules Of bushes:
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08
Female Monthly Pills.

DIR. PERRAULT is the only agent in Califor-
MIA for DR.. BRIoT's Female Monthly Pills
Their immense sale has established their rep
utation, as female remedy. unapproached,
and far in advance of every other remedy
forisuppressions and irregularities, and other
distractions in females. On the receipt of
five dollars, these Pills will be sent by mail
or express to any part of the world, secure
from curiosity or damage,
Persons at distance can be cured at home
by addressing letter to DIR. PERRAULr, cor
ner of Montgomery and Sacramento streets,
Rooms. 10 and IL, or Box 973, p. o. San
Francisco, stating the case as minutely as
possible. general habits of living, occupation
ETC., etc.
All communications confidential.
je23:ly,
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

THERE is good story of Quaker
who was charged the exorbitant sum of
seventeen dollars for horse and buggy
for short drive, and on being present.
ed with the bill simply remarked
"Thou mistakest me- I did not
wish to purchase the establishment, but
only to hire it"
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

SOMEBODY, describing the absurd ap-
pearance of man dancing the polka,
says: "He looks as though he had
hole in bis pocket, and was trying to
shake shilling down the leg of his
troWsers
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

JOSH BILLINGS says, "two lovers,
like two armies, generally get along
quietly till they are engaged"
He says further, ''ifyou itch for fame,
60 into grave yard and scratch your
self agin a tune stone."
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

SIzzLE.-A little girl, after having
been to church, was very fond of preach
ing to her dolls Her mother overheard
her one day, reproving one for being so
wicked. 80, you naughty, sinful child,'
she said, shaking its waxen limbs -
"You'll just go to that place of brina-
stone and molasses, and you wont burn
II just sisSle
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

DR.. CLARKE was a man of genuine
piety, but much opposed to the noisy
zeal that seeketh "to be known of men,"
A young divine, who was much given
to enthusiastic cant, one day said to
him:
"Do you suppose you have any real
religion p
''None to speak o." was the excel
lent reply.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

A GREAT mind is like an elephant in
the line of ancient battle-the best ally
if he can keep him in the ranks, 'front.'
ing the right way; but if be can turn
about, he is the deadliest foe, and treads
his master under his feet Great minds
have trick of turning round-[Theo-
dore Parker.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

A PUzzLE.-A carpenter made
door, but it was too large; he cut it,
and cut it too little; he cut it again,
and made it Just fit. He cut it too lit
tie, i. e., he did not cut enough Of it.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

The UNCERTAIN QUANTITY.-I
always think" said a reverend guest,
"that a certain quantity Of wine does a
man no harm after good dinner"
"Ob, no, sir" replied bis host, sit is
the uncertain quantity that does the
mischief"
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

DoN'T FoRGET.-Ifyour sister, while
engaged with her sweetheart, asks you
to bring glass of water from an ad-
joining room, start on the errand, but
you need not return. Don't forget this,
little boys!
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

A RUNAWAY thief having applied to
a blacksmith for work, TIE latter show
ed him some handouts and asked if
he ever made any of them. "Why,
yes, sir, said the other. scratching his
head, "I've had hand in them /"
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

A WESTERN paper, in describing the
debut of a young orator, says that he
" broke the ice felicitously with his
first sentence, and was almost imme1i-
ately drowied with applause"
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

One of Coughs stories is a neat hit
at those dilatory people who are always
behind time. Some one said to a per-
son of this class, !" see that you belong
to the the ee- handed people, "Three-
handed! That's rather uncommon"
go, no. common enough-two hands
like other people-and little behind
hand"
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

WHAT'S THE UsE?-A Sumter
planter says the test of cotton seed is to
burn it. eff it explodes it is good, if
not it is worthless" What is it good
for burnt and exploded?
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

A PHYSICIAN, in speaking of the
frail constitutions of women of the pres
ent day, remarked that we ought to
take great care of our grandmothers, for
we should never get any more.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

81 CAN'T find bread for my family
said lazy fellow, in company.
"Nor l, replied an industrious mil
ler; 81 am obliged to a0ork for it,
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

ONLY Two.-After all, there are only
two sorts of diseases, says French doc
tor-one of which you die, and the 9TH
er of which you don't.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

"CAN you do all sorts of casting
here?" said solemn looking chap at
the iron works the other day.
"Yes," said Frank, preparing to take
his order call sorts"
"Well, then," returned the solemn
inquirer, 81 would like to have you cast
shadow"
He was cast out
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

A PARTISAN paper says: 'It is a
mistake that the (opposite) party plays
upon harp of a thousand strings. Th
organ of that party is lyre.'
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

THE man who courts young lady in
the starlight probably expects to get
wife in a twinkling.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

The FEAST OF IMAGINATION
When your stomach is empty, and your
pocket ditto, to sit down and read
cookery book.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

WHAT is the difference between
belle and burglar? One carries false
locks, and the other false keys.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08
NEW GUNSMITH SHOP!
n, C., HAMER

WOULD REsPEGTFGLL1 GI,I INFORM
cinity. that he has recently returned from
San francisco with a complete assortment Of
tools pertaining to the Gunsmlthing business
and has opened shop on
Main Street, MOkelumne Hill,
Two doors above Lafayette, where he is al
times ready to repair
Gums, Pistols, Pumps, Locks etc..
AT short notice and the best manner.
rs Give me call and be convinced.
Fl. G. HAMER.
Mok. Hill. July 10Th, 1866. jy2l:Sm
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

MIR. Hecker's success in "self-raising
-four" suggests an opening for inventive
genius in self-raising wheat.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

A TOPPER gave as reason for getting
married, that bis acquaintances thought
he drank too much for a single man.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08

Why is the tolling of bell like the
prayer of hypocrite Because it is a
solemn sound by a thoughtless tongue.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-09-08
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