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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-16

The refuse from the manufacture OF gas is
known TO be excessively unpleasant, but few peo-
Pile have any idea that il is dangerous TO
health, and even to life, as it really is. Two gas
companies are, it appears, in the habit of send
ing their refuse down the Regents Canal in COW
cred barges, but on one occasion OF this
refuse escaped into the water. An unfortunate
brickiaver went on board barge ana the
water looking very pretty, ali manner of beauti-
tul colors." There was "a fearful stencil, how
ever, from these beautiful cOiors,' and the
b:icklayer became seriously i'll In four days be
died, and the physician who called in said that
the case the worst he had ever seen either
i'll India or England. 1t was the "black fever
of the books, and was caused by the inhalation
OF poisonous vapor.- English Paper.
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A Palpable Hit.

The Charlottesville (Vs.) Chronsc1e thus
good-humoredly speaks of the straits to which
the southern states are driven by the radical
disunionists
It seems to US to be as hard to get as the In
ion "a il il TO get out. The south respectfully
asks to move one way or the other. We are like
the fellow that Was forced to 60 to the show,
and then not allowed to go any further than
where he had paid for his ticket. We have been
dragged into the doorway of the federal tent,
and are not allowed to see any of the perform
anee except to settle with the tax collectors
We can hear the animals growl inside, and the
cracking of the ring-master' s whip, but we can
see the show unless we pay for two, and take IN
a colored lady. And the worst of it Is, they keep
great eagle perched over the entrance, which,
if you attempt to go back, swoops down upon
you and picks hole in your head. We justly
think this is unreasonable; they ought either 10
let US pass in or refund our money and tie up the
eagle,
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Exported for the DAILY Arsss.
New York, Feb'y l6.

Judge Barrett, commissioner OF the pension bu- |
reau, yesterday decided relative to the claim of
ex-rsbel soldisr for land bounty on the ground
that he had rendered military service to the gov
eminent in the of 1912, that by his partici-
pated in the against the Union. he had forfeit
ed his title to any awards for services prior 60 the
rebellion.
John Ross whose claims to the chieftanship of
the Cherokees ignored by the commission
recently sent out to form treaties with the hostile
Indian tribes, yesterday held long interview with
President Johnson. Ross is represented by the
members of the commission as possessing great
wealth and living in a style OF elegance unsurpas-
sed by his more enlightened eastern brethcrn.-
His visit in Washington is believed to be for the
purpose OF securing his recognition by the gov
ernment as chief OF the Cherokees.
The New York Tribune's Washington spe-
cial says;
A private DIS patch,in Washington from a prom
inent member OF the Connecticut union state cen
ventiOn states that resolution recOmme nd ing the
early admission Of Tennessee voted down in
the committee on reconstruction.
The n Tribune this morning publishes tables
prepared for the report of the commissioners of
internal revenue, which show that the receipts OF
internal revenue the year ending June 80, 1865,
were $2l ,l29, 500. IL of which the amount coec-
ted through collectors and assessors SlS3, Ill.,
| S04 SO. The expense OF collecting this sum was
| 81, 100 ,666.3l.
| L. d. Campbell, recently appointed minister TO
Mexico, arrived in Washington yesterday and had
an interview with the president. He visits W ash
lngton upon private business and will return to
Ohio in a few days, there to remain until the
| senate shall have acted upon his nomination
minister to the Mexican Republic.
New YoRK, Feb'y 10.
| Yesterday the jury in the case of Mcdonald
va. the Hudsoa River r Il Co, rendered verdict
| of $500 for the plaintiff, owing to the negligence
! of the defendant in running detached engine
| down their road in October last. The plaintiff
| lost two horses and q wagon.
CLEVELAND, Feb'y 10.
| The thermometer at O'Clock this morning was
| ii below zero. The weather is clear and still.
BUFFALO, Feb'y l6.
Mercury was at below zero at O'Clock AN,
| and above at noon to-day.
- New YORK, Feb'y 16
At s AN. 1t was 3 above zero and growing mild
fast.
In New Orleans, yesterday, it was - above ze-
70
AT Baltimore, last night, II i below, but
mode rating fast
Al Boston, to-day, at : Am, the mercury was
above.
At Philadelphia il was : above.
At Milwaukee il Is abovr-weather mod
Grating fast.
Trans commenced running to-day on the west
ern roads regularly.
DETRoIT, Feb'y 10.
At 5 AM. mercury stood at q below at noon,
4 above
PoRr HURON, Feb'y I6
Mercury Is below, at AM, and 10 below, at
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-16

A fearful account of this new plague, which
Is committing sad havoc in Germany, is given
In Paris journal as follows:
Edersleben is little town IN the eyirons
OF Magdeburgh-one of those little German
towns that seem the abode of peace aud rus
tic felicity, where no noise is heard save the
mery olink OF the glasses ct the bier-brauerei
and the Jolly tones of the drinkers calling for
another glass Gil around. Well, this little
town,so smiling AMI happy,is now filled with
mourning aud dssoiaslon. For q whole month
past death has reIgned there. A fearfui
death, attesunexampled sufferings, and those
Ehat are acquainted with the nature of their
disease know that they are being eaten up
alive by legion OF worms hardly so thick as
Il human hair, that have worked their way
into the tissue of their flesh, their muscles.
and their nerves
Is nos such fate horrible to dwell upon :?
On the 9th of last month, DIR. Karl Stein, of
frankfort, wrote TO one of our friends that
upwards of one hundred collaboration thew
appear to enjoy an immuDity-had been de
prived of their parents. There was hardly q
house in the village that did not number a.
victim. At that date upwards of three hun
dred patients were awaiting death which they
knew to BIO inevitable-a prey to fearful snf-
feriDg6. From seventy to eighty of the in
hsbltsnts, tho at the outset of the epidemic
had felt unwell, had taken fight, to eseape
from what they considered the cholera; but
they had fallen down on the roads, and died
without relief; their corpses alone We're pick
ed up.
The epidemic was caused by the raVages Of
the worm called trichne, whence the epidem,
&c has received the name of trichinosis The
tricaine is one of the entozoa of the pig and
1t Is capable of being transplanted into, and
thriving in the human body
In Germany pork flesh, imperfectly cured and
smoked in the shape of ham and German sau-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-16

Some twenty years ago a farmers barn in
the vicinity of Worcester, Mass., was struck
by lightning and burned 10 the ground
Many of the citizens had gone to the fire,
when fop, well strapped and dickied, with
his cap on one side of bis head. met a cels-
brated doctor and aecosted him in this wise
"Can you, oh, tell me, doctah, how far they
have succeed in extinguishing the confagra
ton of the, ah, unfortunate yeOman's barn?''
The doctor eyed the individual attentively,
droppad mis- head as usual for a moment, aud
then slipping his thumb and finger into his
vest pocket, took SUIT couple of pills and
handed them, to him, saying:
Take these, air, and go to bed; and If you
do not feel any better in the morning, call al
my Office
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-16
Bank Robbery In Missouri.

HORACE Cry, Mo, Feb'y 15.-The bank
of Liberty, Clay county, Missouri, was robbed
on Tuesday last of S72 900, under the follow
ing circumstances: Twelve men entered the
town about o'clock, three Of whom guarded
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-16
The First Bridge over the Hudson

ALBANY, Feb ia locomotive was pushed
over the Hudson River Bridge for the first time
to-day. Ii was the engine Augustus Schell OF
the hudson R.Yey Rairoad.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-16
The Weather in California

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1.-THE thermometer
here ranged about sixty degrees above zero all
winter. To-day it reached seventy-three de-
gTees.
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ERRORS OF YOUTH.
REMOVAL.
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE,

fE'HE SUBSCRIBER has removed his
4 Cigar and Tobacco Store from the Johnson
American Block, to GIockhoff's store, adjoining
Babcock's Hall, where he will continue the bus
mess of Tobacconst, and the manufacture of
cigars. He will keep always on hand good
stock OF all Ainds of Cigars, Tobacco, Snufs,
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Pipes, CIgar
Holders, Tobacco Bags, Cigar Cases, &c, SC,
where he hopes to see all his friends and the pub
lie generally and merit share of public patron
age. MATHEW SCHLEGEL.
Rock Island, Jan'y 5, diff.
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the suburbs, of the place. while the others
went to the Clay county savings association.
Seven of the robbers guard stood outside the
building while the other two entered, and
With cooked rsvolvers aimed at the head of Mr.
Bird, the cashier, forced him into the vault.
and compelled him to deliver up all the mon
ey in the bank. As the robbers were leaving,
Mr. Bird thrust his head out of the window
and gave the alarm. A boy named Wyman
repeated the alarm, and shot five times. in
SANITY killing one of the robbers. The re-
naming robbers mounted their horses and
rode away, a party of 80 citizens started in
pursuit, and so more followed yesterday, but
at last accounts no captures had been made.
| The robbers divided the money at Mount
Giliad Church, ten miles FROM Liberty,to en-
| able them to scatter if necessary. Three OF
the robbers were recognized as notorious
| bushwackers during the war.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-16
FARM WAGONS.

NOTwITHSfANDfN [ am building a
lS large number of Pixies Peak Wagons, still
continue the business OF making
THE VERY BEST FARM WAGONS,
and would say the farmers of this and adjoin
ing counties that can supply them with any
thing they want In my line, of the best quality
and at reasonable rates. b. II. KIMBALL,
Rock Island, Jan. 20, dwtf.
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Rustic Window Shades,
DISSOLUTION.

TIE firm of Ross & Foster is this day dls'
solved, by mutual agreement Mr. Ross DC
coming sole proprietor and continuing me Da.
ness at the old stand. All debts due the iats
firm must be paid to him, and he VIA pay 81
debts owisg by the firm. nose
GEOBG FOSTER
Rock Island, Jan'y 81, 1866, dw3w.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo. L.
III Davenport's addition 10 the city of Rock
Island. Price from 500 to $3.50.
= Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Camden
road, half mile from the city of Rock Island
we'll situated TOR gardening and residences.
Terms halt cash and balance on time
20 Acres known the Gushing Tract, situated
on the Camden road, two miles from the city OF
Rock Island, and lie beautifully situated for
dences Gardening, Fruit raising-hss good spring
&C., and is about half mile from the % Rock
River Water Power.'' Price, per acre, $40, half
cash and the balance on time
Also number OF lots in Davenport, Iowa City
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in Iowa and
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. L. DAVENPORT,
mch27dwr. at Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-16
WINDOW SHADE
ManufacGorv

TBE subscriber has established, in Rock
Island, adjoining Buford's Foundry, a msna-
factory of
Rustic Window Shades,
Shades are manufactured to order OF any size,
shane or color, and are the most durable, con'eh.
isnt and economical curtains In use.
Orders solicited and promptly executed.
n. H. ANDERSEN.
Rock Island, Oct. %, DIV.
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Fearful Scenes i'll a German Village
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-16

Has returned and taken Room No. 80 al the Island
City Hotel, for a short time only, for the treat
ment of all Affections of the Feet, such as Corns
BuIions, CaiIosItIes, Club and lngrowIng toe
nails, Enlarged and Diseased Joints, ChIiolahs
and Frozen Feet, &c.
Instantaneous and efhcatious cures without PaIl
or bleeding. After the operation the boot or SHOE
can be worn immediately, without the least ID
convenience TO the patient.
Read the following testimonial from some o:
the most prominent physicians and citizens Of
Davenport:
HaV ne had practical proof Of the ability o! VI,
Saunders TO eradicate the various Affections Of ths
feet, we take great pleasure IN introducing nm
nd Dis mode of ysstment to those suffering 'foh
Corns, Bunions, IngrOwing Nails, ChIibl,Ins OF
Frozen Feet. The doctor bears Testimonials rom
many the first medical men of tins country ne
is very scientific and skIilful operator, ~of'Al
the confidence of ali whU may require hIs service
4. s. BARROWS, II. D. J. J. TOmSON, M d.
JOHN NJ. ALDER, " D. r. L0URY.
P. II. WORLEY, VI D. p. D. CONE.
sBENEZER COOK. H. q. SMiTh.
J, McCOURTNEY. NJ D J. McCULLOCOH-
T. J. SAUNDERS, N D., +. Vi. GREENE
Office hours from q. M, TO 4 p IN.
jsn2ldtf.
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Auction Room.

e He 4 licensed city auct!onser, and If YOU
have anything to sell ne will do il in the best
manner.
Palace Row, Illinois Street. Rock Island.
JOB ROSS.
febl5dw;f
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gouR BUSINESS WILL. INCREASE

TINS deiicacy served in every variety aud war
ranted to please the most fastdous.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-16
Stoves and Pipe.

The greatest variety OF second hand cooking
and heating stoves, cauldron kettles, farmers
boilers. stove pipe, &c, SC, to be found any
where.
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JOB ROSS !

where he has hand great variety OF new ,nS
second hand articles, too great to mention in de
tail Gail and bee his museum OF all sorts o
things. II you want anything GO to Job Ross
and you'll be pretty sure to find II.
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FURNITURE!

In the line Of second hand furniture or house
keeping articles II would be difficult to imagine
anything YOU can't find at his store.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-16
Clothine!

He has tho greatest variety Of new and second
hand clothing, for men and women, which can be
hound in this city.
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Military Goods.

The greatest variety OF second hand militar,
goods TO be four IN this region, such as Cothiug
Cavalry Equipments, Swords, Muskets, Pistols
Drums, Flies, Sashes, Saddles, Brides. Haver
sacks, Canteens, and everything TO be mentioned
IN that line.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-12

CAsUALTIEs.-James Gallagher, eight
years of age, residing at No. III Beach street,
had his arm fractured by being caught Ill the
machinery of screw factory, at Twenty-hrst
and Arch streets.
Thomas Mowney, aged 6fty-fve years, residing
in Palm street, above Brown, had one of his
feet badly bruised by box of sugar falling
upon it while he was engaged in unloading
vessel.
The above cases we're admitted into the Penn
sylvania Hospital Yesterday
John Mailey, 45 years old, who was shot
in the shoulder, at his residence, in Bedford
street, by what was reported to be at the time
the accidental discharge OF gun, died at the
hospital yesterday. The individual in whose
hands the gun was, was arrested soon after the
occurrence and committed to await the result
OF Mailey's injuries. He is still in prison, not
withstanding Il e shooting was said to nave been
accidental, though some doubt was thrown
upon that by Mailey himself
Edward Weisberger, who was injured on sat,
urday night last, by being struck with the
tongue of a hose carriage, during the fire at
Fourth and Chestnut streets, died at his resi-
dence, on Wood street, above Third, yesterday
morning. The deceased was a member of the
United States Steam Fire Engine Company.
Charles G. Highly, sixteen years old, who re-
sided at No. 1913 Otis street, was dro wned IN the
| Delaware at the foot of Otis street, yesterday.
| He was making boat last, and threw overheard
q rope in the coil of which his leg becoming en-
| tangled, he was dragged into the river and sunk
before assistance reached him. The body was
II covered in fifteen minutes, and removed to his
parents residence, where an inquest was held
on it. A verdict OF accidentally drow wned was
rendered.
A woman named Ann Mills, reciding in Crease
| street below Girard avenue, Eighteenth Ward,
! while intoxicated fell through window of her
| residence Yesterday afternoon, and received
! severe injuries about the head and arms. She
was removed to st. Joseph's Hospital.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-12

PREPARING FOR THE MILITARY DEMON
s1RkTIoN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY.-A large and
spirited meeting OF the Artillery Brigade was
held last evening at No. 457 N. Third street. In
the 9bsence OF the President, Colonel Oberteuder,
Lieutenant Anderson was appointed chairman.
The rel ort of the military committee was then
read,
A lengthy debate in relation to the firing Of
the national salute on the 4th OF July ioliowe.
after which the report was adopted.
Colonel Brady moved that a committee be ap-
pointed TO raise funds for the purpose OF pro.
viding the necessary equipments for the men,
btrs of the brigade. Agree to.
The Military Committee presented a constitu-
ton, which was cad md adopted.
A letter from Adiutant- Cell eral Russell to the
secretary, Lieutenant Rdnkel, giving the names
and residences of the last commanding officers
OF the different independent batteries, was read
IL was agreed TO send to the lat er an invitation
10 participate with the brigade in the coming
flag celebration.
The committee appointed to confer with the
State and, city committees reported that they
thoueht that horses and necessary equipments
could be furnished.
The folloWing-named gentlemen we're ap
pointed on the financial committee to collect
funds for deiraying expenses OF equipping the
men OF this brigade:-Lieuienant \. b. Nelson,
Lieutenant Marion LItzenberg, Lieutenant
Samuel Clark, Lieutenant Colonel James Brad,
Brevet Major J. A. Blake, Lieutenant f. w.
Grupan, Lieutenant G. f. Eccleston, Lieutenant.
Colonel 0berteufler. Sergeant r. 7. Arnold
Robert MoCaulley Major David Saddler, Captain
Charles N. Cadwallader, Captain }. W. San
CeTson.
After transacting some unmportant business
the BRIGADE adjourned to meet on next Monday
evening at the city arsenal Broad and Race
streets for drill aud such other preparation rs
may be deemed necessary.
A meeting of the llS'h Reelment p. V. Corn
Fxchanee) was held last evening at the Hall OF
the Dill gent Fire Company. The attendance
was very large, and considerable enthusiasm
was manifested. General Charles P. Herring,
gallant officer of this regiment who lost his lee
at Hatchers Rum Va, was called to the schair.
1t was unanimously agreed to participate in the
ceremonies on the Fourth of July, and a COM
ments. The meeting adjourned, subject to the
call of the committee. 1t was announced that
General James Gwin would be in the city on the
Fourth OF July and take command of the regi-
mept. The 1lsth had the honor of returning
from the field with two general officers on its
rolls, besides brevets conferred on other officers
too numerous TO mention.
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DENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL RAILROAD
i SUNNI Err ARRANGEMENT.
The Trains OF the ,Pennsy lvania Central Railroad
leave the Depot at thirty nrst and Market streets,
which Is reached BY the cars of the Market Street Pas
seDger Railway, running 10 and from the Depot The
last leaves Front street about 30 minutes prior
TO the departure of each tt ain. ~
ON Sundays-Cars leave Eleven and Market
streets As minutes before the departure of the vennR
Trains
Manns Baggage Express viii cal for and deliver
Bags age at the Depot. Orders ef. at the Office No
63l hesnut street, will receive attention.
WI.
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l. i
h EXCHANGE.
chOice Seats to all aces OF Amusement may be bad
up to So O'Clock any evening. l5Iy
MON NATION AL
GIFT CONCERT!
TO BE GIVEN AT
SMITH &c NIXON'S HALL.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JULY 5, 1866.
100000 Gifts, Valued at $500, 900!
Number of Tickets, 100000!
AT ONE DOLLAR EACH
Sl4O,OOO in Greenbacks!
TITLE TO REAL ESTATE p PERFE0T, AND
WARRANTY DEEDS GIVEN
near e Chicago. $4,000
gifts in GTeenpSc 8, each si0000 ..,....... $4,000
Silis IN STesnbScks eSe5 eSe6 OSS
Gift in Real Estate, ~ acres miles west OF N mn
G IN ke;i Estate in juneau county, wis ooo
80 Gs SGn IN Real Estate 81 Lots in Brands Xddi;
80 ei,5 tSn to siSSgo eSSn 81 ssc s;66 1000
s29a 200
S'0.O ySIued Te at from 81 10 =. .n. e97OO
Total value I'm Prizes zes.,,,.,,,,.,.,....s 5000 600
For iull descriptive list OF Prizes, small bills ae
company ing orders, - ,,-.,
af er the COncert by Committee appointed by the
audence-the first number avn emitting the holder
OF the ticket spending 10 its number to the hghe
prize the second to the second highest and so on uRu
GOOD AID RELixBLE AGENTS wanted in every
town and city in the Union, to whom great induce
SPECIAL TERMS TO CLUBS FOR FIVE OR MORE
TICKETS.
TcSets address $50 40 tickets address sS5 SS
| 10 do do :. 900 80 do DO '5N9
| 20 do do =. II 20 100 do 90 80 w
| so DO do :. 1925 Send stamp for postage
In eyery case send the OF each ticket holder,
with tuli address as TO Post 01ce county and state
Money NAV be sent risk by Express, Draft Post
once Order, or Registered etter.
4 Address ali communications to
BRYAN, RoSBR0oK g. Co.,
No 100 MADISON Street Chicago.
(P. o. Drawer 5S27) 6slet'