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The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-11-08

DenIocrntic Co,grasso,an N.,r.l,,; :.
Democratic, aud sends Il Democrat,
delegation to Congress, with ooe exccp
ton. New Jersey is still in Doubt.
The States Of Illinois, Michigan, Mis-
souri, and Nlassachusctts have went
Republican by afsely increased ninri.
ties. We will giye the full returns il,
our next paper.
AgrAIns IN cAy,n,
Torouyn, { u Nor. , -Tbc exc;tc.
mcnt with regard to the Fouian trials ,s
unabatcd
Ih9 EriScopaIsan minister, y. T.
hnmsdcn, was tried 20 DAY The court
room was donsely crowded.
a large number Of witnesses were
examined.
The prisoner and his wife. who was
present during the tlial were vefv much
affected on the announcement Of the
verdict.
His Lordship, before discharging Mr..
Lnmsden, a@morishcd him to abstain
iiom the use OF ardent spilits-it hav
in3 been proved that the prisoner.
though clergyman, was in state Of
lntoxlcatjon during the commission Of
the acts charged in the Indictment.
rEy1,yrsv
BvfE,a NJ, 5-Cons;a,.oL,o
citemcnt prevailed at Fort Erio lac.
nipht in ryncct,t;on of = Fo,i.n r,,d
The cause of the n,nic sao,ns 20 h,,a
bcen the arrival a, tbo rrni.oa S,a.o.
steamer Micbiy,n which bos o,,ao -
restore the renion arms .,,t,ro1 Las, |
june, and = F,riop domorstro,;,,, on
Sunday afternoon on tbe i,oD vo,ts
portion Of tbe city vh,re son,,or N,r
rison md Other ,r,mioo,, Foo;on,naa,
speeches After tho o,so,nc . o,o,rI
followed the soo,tors o,d :. ,ool.oa -.
though some demors,r.,io, we 49,,
made "
4 pers,n havinr some n,lJ ahors
him was seized as a British spv, but
was rescued before 3cioc b,a,v rsod
The ollilavits going to prove the in.
1ocence of Rev. Mr.. N'lIahoa, now
inder sentence of death in Toronto
,are hoau forwarded to IV.-',in,tcp
DJPorrA.T From MFxI2o.
Washington, .,oo 5.-Minister Ro
nero to day received the following let
cr by way Of New Orleans, dated Vera
]ruz, Oct. 2Gth, 1865
"MaxiwiIian lett the city of Mexico
II the 22d instant, resiypino varbon,
n favor of Gen. Bazaine.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-11-08
Il CTRIC
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Throughout the STATE.
WHOLESALE OFFICE:
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PHILADELPHIA.
noylGm u.M'
TO CONSUAiPTIVES.

TO CONSERVATIVES
II 7HG Advertiser. having been re,;orod
{ to health in n few weeks. nv very
simple remedy, after having suffered sever.
~ years with severe lung affection. and
tha' dread disease, Consumptlou-is anx
'ous to make known to his fellow sufferers
the means of cure.
/" all who desire it. he will send cory
OF the prescription used. free of chareei
WIN the direcuohs for preparing the sanc,
which they will find Sure Cure for Con.
sumption, Asthma. Bronchitis, &c. Them
y object of the advertiser in sending the
Prescription. is 10 cneft the afflicted, and
spread information which he colceives 10
be Invaluable; and he hopes every sufferer.
will Try his remedy. as 1t will cost them
nothing, and may prove a blessing.
f"rties wishing the prescription, will
please address
Rev. EDWARD 4. WILSON.
Williamsburg. W Kings County. New York.
Oct Goth l3GG.,y.
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INSURANCE
; 2 8 0 o, 0 o!
cor % .I'EU-Sy

Nhe subscriber bogs leave to ,nnoupco %
Il The citizens Of Elk and adjoining conn
iies mat he has purchased the harness sbon
lately occupied by John smurz. and that Lr
Is prepared to do all kinds of work in n sujt.
able style, = ~ " 'u'''
HADDLES BRiDLESHARNES
hept constantly on hand at prices to suit
@ 'nS 'lhies' tive me call--shop in the sec.
0hu story Of Houk's building
ocllly.1 c. LEWIS.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-11-08

sA- The Oregon Legislature has re
Jeot9d The constitutional amendment.
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III. UUtam IYray.

William Wray. who was born in New
York, July 2G, 1892, was a very clever
hthi0pian commrdan. as we'll as the
most useful and ycrserti'e performers in
tho business. Iie could play on almost
every musical instrument known. lie
was also clever performer in mn -ic.
Ia tact, he con}l d, lid, Of every.
thing. His last engagement in New
York was with &an35yrd'> Minstrels at
the Old DoHcry, in July last. His
brother Edward died about six weeks
a4o their aged mother is pow left With
10 one in The world to care for her.
-Hr. Ih.mqs Balhr.
Tom Russell (right name Tom Bat.
ler) was born in New York, and wa. Tor.
merly waiter in hcschutz's eating sa.
loon, on Broadway. He first learned to
sing by visiting the different Free and
Easics' ia to0n, lie Obtained instruct.
ions irom Tony Pastor, who iulni.hcd
him with the popular comic soa-a Of
the day. ii.> first regular en2agcme.,
YVES at the Varieties. Detroit, in 1863.
where he became great favorite. Ike
then went to Chadw;ck's Varieties. Chi
ca-3, returning sooa alieI to NerrIit.
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-ENnE SILVER SKIRT

This new and beautiful style OF Skr: Pat.
er'ed March 7, 1865 was awarded By rb,
Great American Institute Fair. held iu New
York, October. 1861.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-11-08
TIE EgS'S.
lnE ELECTIONS.

The eleetiuns on the 9Th in,fsnt pas
aed oil quietly New Yo,k coe,s Il
Democratic governor, aud gaius iour
DemocrAtic congressman, Mary lana is
Democratic, aud sends Demacratic
delegation to Congress, with one cxccp
i9n' New Jersey is still in doubt.
The States Of Illinois, Michigan, Mis-.
souri, and Massachusetts have went
Republican by largely Increased M jori.
ties We will give the full returns in
our next paper.
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CLUB RATES.

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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-27
MISCELLANEOUS, .sis
"RIG HIT, CA RI E r d z u.
w GENERAL SOUTHERN LAND AGENCY,
No. 81 BROADWAY. .o
NEW YORK,

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a,so Tor the IJJNBER and TURPENTINE business
Procure WHITE LABOR, native OF foreign, to supply
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Purchase and forward MACHINERY, IMPLEMENTs
SUPPLIES &c. for FARMERS, PLANTERS anu
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debts and the adjustment and settlement Of claims
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Their correspondents and associates are men OF tn'
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From the Ry n D, Fendal Assistant Editor Christian
Chronicle, Philadelphia
have derived decided benefit from tho use of Iloof
lands German Bill and feel it my privilege TO recon-
mend them as mos valuable tonic, to all who sui-
ferng from general de ity or from diseases arising from
arrangement of the livor Yours truly, ~
Ttft 0 e. d. FENDALL.
From the Rev. D. Merribs Pastor Of the Passayunk
Baptist Church, Philadelphia
From the many respectable recommendations gwen "
oohands German Bitters, va induced 10 give them
trial After using several bott lee found them 70 De
the stomach. - u. MERRIGE.
From the Rev. VIM smh, for usrly Pastor of the Vim
centown and Millville IN j. Baptist LhurchesJ
Having used in ms family uuber Of bottle OF YOU
Hollands German Bters, l have to say that . iegHd
them excellent medicine, specially adapted 10 &c
move tho diseases they r.,coInmendcd for. me,
strengthen and inyigorate the system when debtste
and useful in disorders OF the liver loss OF appetite
&c. have also recommended tn EN- 70 ssvsral OF my
friends, who have tried them, and found them ati,
beneficial In the restoration OF health.
Yours truly, WIN. SMITH,
No. 96G Hutchinson street, Philadelphia.
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From the Rev Joseph r. Kennard, Pastor Of the Tenth
baptist Church. sos as
have been frequently requested TO connect my name
with Communications different kinds VI medicines but
regarding the practice Of my appropriate sphere
have in all declined but with clear proof in
rions instances and particularly in my family Of the
usefulness OF Dr. Hoo6snds German Bttcrs depart for
from my usual course to express my full conviction
that for general debility Of the system and especially for
Liref Complaint, IL is safe and valuable preparation.
In it may fail but usually, doubt not, it
will be very beneficial to those who suffer from the above
causes. Yours, very respectfully,
J. II. KENNARD
te Eighth below Coates street
Philadelphia, Dccensber o. 1854.
Rev. J. 8 Herman, Of the German Reformed Church,
Kutzown, Berks County Pa cured Of Dyspepsia oil
twenty years standing. .-.-A
A. NJ spangler, Editor Of the Cuitxrit No. Is North
Sixth street. PHILADELPHIA this Bitters gas
mended him by medical friend and six ottles cured
him Of complete prostraton Of the nervous ystem.
Rev. j. Newton Brown, d. Editor of the lcycopedia
Of Religious Knowledge and Christian Chr nicIe. Phil
aielphia t' re
Rev Thomas Winter d. D. Pastor OF Roxborough Bapi
Church. = 5gf.4.,f n.
Rev Levi @. Beck Pastor of the Baptist Church. Penn
berton, N. j., formerly of the North Baptist Church
Philadelphia present Pastor Of the Bsptiet Church
at Chester, Pa.
These gentlemen express In the strongest terms their
favorable opinion OF this Bitters.
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Hs BEWARE OF CoUETERFHfEsi
BE- SEQ that the signature Of &C. NJ JACKs0Nn Is on
the wrapper Of each bottle.
ss- shond your nearest Druggist not have the arti-
ce do not be put Of by any Of ths prepara-
tons may be offered In its place but send TO u.s. and
we will forward. securely packed by express.
PnIsuPAI 0yrics AID M.suyAcfoRr.
NO csi ARCH STREET.
eaa1t sNI .u lH
pHn.ssIrmA, Pa
JON Els & E VANS,
Tsscccs.om TO @. N. JACKSON 4 COL
PRopRIRTo&s,
ss For sAio BY Druggists and Dealers in sv.ey town
in the United States. dss2s- -7Avly
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AUTHORIZED REFERENCES.
PETER COOPER Esq- New York. WV
A, A, LOWE Esq, Pres. Charmber Oh oomhe'ee w.
JAS COOKE Esq, Philadelphia
C3EO, II. STUART, Esq, Philadelphia,
Messrs FOLGER, CARTWRIGHT W,
No. 70 Wide Water Street,
Agents for the city OF Norfolk
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aeao "no says 30.
From tho Row. W D. segred Pastor Of Twelfth Baptist
Church PhiladeInhial

Gentlemen II have recently been aborng under the
distressing effects Of indigestion. accompanied by pros
traon Of the system. Numerous remedies were
recommended by friends and OF them tested but
without relief Your Hollands German Bitters were
dcd by persons who had tried thrm and whose
favorable mention OF these Biters induced mo 10 Try
them must confess that bad aversion to Patent
Medicine from the Thousand and one" quack "Bitters
whose uuly % be 10 Palm OF sweeened and
Jruggl liquor upon the community ina sly way, ana the
tendency Of which, fear, IL to make many confirmed
drnnksrd Upon learning that yours really medi
cina preparation, took 1t with happy effect Its &c
ton only upon the stomach but upon tho nerv. US
system was prompt and gratifying. feel that have
derived great permanent benefit from the Of
few bottles. Very respectfully yours,
W. ID. SEIGPRIED,
No. "a Shackamaxon street.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23

nation to hold him to stctc acountaoiilty
upon this record. Judge Thompson, although
be was q member of tho now defunct rePuoii-
can patty, was always opposed to the dessrne
tive dogmas of old-line abolition disu nionism.
lie asserts that tho white race who discover
cd, peopled and built up America, are and OF
right ought forever to be its rulers. The
negro is entitled to the protection which the
law gives to every man, whether citizen or
alien; but to admit him to participation In
the affairs of government would be to destroy
the foundation of the repu bile and replace them
by such as are found Nowhere in the world but
IN Mexico and St. Domingo This is what
the leading radical fanatics aim to do. Judge
Thompson asserts bis positive convicnon,
from q careful analysis of what is called the
"policy Of congress" that it is intended sole
ly ss stepping-stone to THIS fulnous enu'-
lie is, to employ a bomely phrase, using up
his radical antagonist in very thorough
| manner CHICAGO Times, 2Oth.
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VERY APPROPRIATE.

A. the Ogesby meeting, in Aledo, on Mon
day the 18th inst. the radicals bad negro
on iackass in their procession. The Aer-
Ger County Press thinks that has settled ono
question. 1t says:
We have been in doubt whether there was any
connection between the &c. A. Rs and the
sc r. J. A's'' but when we saw the two IN one
procession last Monday the question was settled.
The latter, however, seemed In the pest con.
d;t;on :" AMI, we have no doubt vas much the
most worthy member" ''Let it be recorded"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23

THE undersigned, having been appointed Ad-
ninistrator of the Estate of John Hess, late of
the county of Rock Island and state of Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the County Court of Rock Island county, at
the office of the clerk OF said court in the city
Rock Island, at the December Term, on the
THIRD MONDAY IN DECEMBER next, at
which time all persons having claim against said
estate notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make I'm
mediate payment to the underslgnod-
Dated this 18th day OF October A. ID. 1866.
SAMUEL BOWLES,
Oct 23-w3w Administrator.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23

The Hon. John s. Thompson, conservative
candidate for congress in tb. 4th district in
THIS STATE Is making bold, able and vigor-
Gus canvass OF the district. and the local Jour.
nails assert with confidence that his election
is certain. Harding, like BromweI. Cullom
Cook, and others of the Illinoi. radical dele
CATION, voted and spoke in favor of the radiosl
policy of political equality for negroes. T.
people of the 4th districs manifest dsterm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23
Colts LOSt--S4O Reward !!

C,TRAYED from the Bluffs back of Moline,
y about the last OF May, two colts; one three
year old horse, dingy or dirty grey color, black
head, legs name and tail, and few white hairi
under his name the other was a two year old bay
mare colt, white face, white hind legs, and had q
long waving curley name and tail
will pay $40 each for their return.
JONAS PETERSON.
Moline Oct, l7-dw3w.
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SiIEATTHE MOLINE HOUSE

NJ EDNESDAY, Oct. Oath, at l o'clock
w P. NJ, fine lot of English Linen Goods,
comprising sheets, pillow slips, counterpanes,
white lace curtains SIX curtains, and assort
ment of useful and valuable articles
B. r. TOWNDROW.
Moline, House, Moline, dwlt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23
WANTED --AGENTS

Al ALE and Female at S75 to $3.50 per
lu month 10 sell the celebrated
mmon sense Family Sewing Machine
PRICE $500.
This machine will do all kinds of work equal
the high priced machines, and is the only prac-
teal and reliable Cheap Sewing Machine in the
world. Send for descriptive circulars. Address
SECOND & CO.,
Chicago, Ill. or Cleveland, Ohio.
Principal Office, No. Custom Houae Place
Chicago
mch2lwIy .-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23

John s. c. ABBOTT. Subject: The
u Late War ia Europe. Al Babcock's hall, Sat-
urd.y Evening, Oct 9th, 1866. Lecture to CON-
mence at quarter to eight. Tickets 80 cents, to
be had at the bookstoee of Devoe * CHAMPION,
ana at the door oct23d5t.
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ESTRAYS.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD

TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
TWO yearling mare colts lately went astray
from Mercer county. One a bay and the 9TH
or a sorrel. The sorrel had three white feet,
white star in forehead. Both were branded 81.
So the left side.
The above reward will be psid for information
where they can be found. Apply to
M. MARX,
oet6w4w. Attorney at Law, Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23
BOARDING HOUSE.

TUE subscriber has opened regular
IL boarding house, In the brick block On
the north sido of Uaion squ are, where permanent,
transient, or ay-boarders can be accommodated.
Meals furnished at regular hours.
~ A few good boarders can find rooms and
board at 81 per week if application 10 made soon.
y--r-- A. H. OSBORN.
Rock Island, Aug. 21-dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23

CONTAINING eighty acres, thirty under cult
" walton, three hundred apple and pear trees
sary improvements, miles from Rock Island
For further particulars enquire Of Henry Sehros-
A. IN thu farm or - o. J. DIMICK,
Real Estate Agent, Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23
MUSIC LESSONS.

A LADY who has had experience in teach.
"A ing wishes to give lessons on the PIANO.
Will teach al the residences of the Pupils. Terms
$1,000 per quater. Address Box Ill, Davenport,
or at the Music Store of Mr.. Wallace, Brady
Street, to whom reference is made. Will also
teach French, if desired. octiSdlw.
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-
DEMOCRATIC AND CONSERVATIVE
TICKET.
ELECTION TuEsDAY Nov. 9TH, 1866.
For Congress-Statessat Large:
COL. THEOPHILUs LYLE DICKEY,
oT.LAsALLK COUNTY.
For State Trsdsurer
GEN. JESSE J. PHILLIPS,
OF MosraoHERYscouNry..
For Superintendent ofcPubIic Instruction
COL. JOHN M..CREBs,..
OF WHITE County,.
For .Congrsss,-4th District:
HON. JOHN 5. THOMPSON,
or MERCER COUNTY.
COUNTY TICKET.
For Representative-47th District,
SAMUEL BOWLES, OF Hampton.
For Sheriff,
CAPT. ]. w. BALLARD, of Andalus1a'
For Coroner,
Private JOHN s. BUCK, of Rock Island
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23
STRANGE, But TRUE.

LIVERY young lady and geDtlsms a., ~ ne uel
IA United States can hear sometnhs ~. ,..l
to their advantage BY return mail tfr9Ss h.1ius
by addressing the unds"gnssS1;; ed. b 1'' not not
fears OF being humbugged will 91h So. address
'n'i 'o'aish' ;TBos. r. CHAPMAN,
says = ssz- s3I Brsaduay, New York
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23

This was rega rded as positively settling
the matter On the arrival of the morning
train il was ascertained that Col. Dickey had
not arrived. and soon afterwards telegram
was received from his son. stating that his
father was unwell and unable to speak. He
mad spoken day and evening, In good weat tn
or and bad, for weeks, and travelled nights
and was SO worn down that he could not bear
the fatigue of night ride down here on Sun
dap night, speak in the open air and ride
back again that night in order to meet his
next appointm ent on Monday that he must
have little rest or break down altogether
1t was bis intention to certainly be Ct Rock
| Island and 1T WAS very unfortunate that be
was not physically able to keep it. This is
the best excuse which can he made, and if it
~ not satisfactory to the people, the commit
| tee cannot be blamed for they did everything
In their power to have the original plan car
lied out. e'
before Judge Robinson was here Mr. Amt.
zen voluntarily offered, by letter. to he bara
on that day, but he was written to that VIC
Intended to make the big meeting for Oolonel
| Dickey, as he was a candidate, and it wonld
be more desirable if he could come ON the
Odd. He answered that would be here If pos.
sible, and upon that assurance it was an
nounced that he was expected. No one was
positively announced but Col. Dickey. Mr..
Cook and Mr. Leffingwell had been invited,
but Mr.. Lefiingwell surprising that Col. Dick
ey would accupy all the time, had gone to
speak in Wsshburn's district. Whom ct 9 in
| the morning, il was ascertained that Colonel
Dickey would fail US, Mr., Norris then went
over the river to see Mr.. Cook, and, 1t posi-
| bic, get Mr.. Parker also. Mr.. P. was out of
town, but Mr.. Cook came and gave us Q
splendid speech Of q little over two hours
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-23
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Estate of John Hess, Deceased.

Moline. Oct. I7-dw3w.