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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-17
THE CHICAGO POST OFFICE.

The Chicago post Office has become SO noted
for bad management that we suppose it is
useless to try and correct the errors occurring
there. That public office should not be
managed to the manifest injury of the people
is plain enough, and we hope the post master
at Chicago may try to remedy the errors so
common in that Office.
Last September we commenced sending
our Daily and Weekly paper to Messrs. Cook,
Coburn & Co., well known as advertising
agents. A few days since we received a let
ter from that firm, saying that they had
never received single copy of either paper.
The papers were plainly marked, aud were
were received regularly. What became of
the papers directed to Cook, Coburn & Co. Is
more than we can tell.
A few days ago we received a notice signed
by the post master, of Chicago. requesting US
to discontinue copy of our psper addressed
20 3. Loowsnthal, and giving, as a reason
therefor, that it was mot called for" We
Immediately enclosed the notice TO Mr. Lew
enthal, and have iust received from him the
following answer:
GERhANIA TOBACCO Works.
Ii South Water ST.,
CHICAGO, Jan. 10. 1866.
EDITOR ARGUS. Dear Sir-Ii YOUR paper adj
dressed to me, is not taken out OF the post Office
here, it is the fault of the post master. While l
had box at the post Office, your papers were re-
ceived very lrreg ularly, say perhaps once month
Since October LIST l have discontinued the box
and directed all my mail matter to be delivered
by the carrier, and during that period your paper
was received more frequently, but not regularly
intended to write you in relation to it, but
delayed doing o. as / expected to be in Rock
Island shortly. You will please continue sending
your paper, and direct it to me at No IA South
Water St. Respectfully yours,
b. LGwENrBAL.
The paper has always been plainly direct
ed, "B. L@weuthal, box l04l," and nothing
but gross carelessness on the part of the post
othce clerks can be assigned as reason for
It's non-reception. This carsessness is an
moving to both parties. 1t deprives sub
scrlber of a paper he pays for and wishes to
receive regularly, and, at last, might deprive
ia of one of our patrons. There is no excuse
for such management, and we hope the post
master in Chicago will make an effort to
avoid such errors in future.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-17
WAGON MAKER.

FRANCIS RICHARDS, who has, for four.
l. teen years, been in the employ ment of BLYTHE
& Stoddard, has opened shop for himself on
Orleans st., opp. Kimball's wagon shop, where he
will manufacture wagons and do all sorts of re-
pairing wagons, carriages, &C., &c. Promising
the public to do good work at fair prices, he re.
sPectfully solicits share ofpatronage.
Nov2dwtf FRANCIS RICHARDS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-17
K. Philleo of Rock Island township.

A. h. Philleo OF Rock Island township.
Joseph Johnston,
Jacob Norris, "
A. F. Cutter,
]. B. Frick,
David Halves,
Charles III. Case,
G. F. Calkins,
Frazer Wilson,
William Kale,
f. Turner,
William Bell,
George Mixter,
James NJ Bellows,
r. I. Harvey,
f. c. Chopper,
Tho's Birmingham,
George ID. Bromley,
VIM. F. Gilmore,
Charles NJ. Osborn, 4"
Wesley Bisant, Hampton,
VIM f. Brooks, Moline,
Adolph Dunlap, Black Hawk,
John H. Eby, Buff. Prairie, Il"
Timothy Dutton, Edgington,
John Kistler, Buff. Prairie, &c
Sias Drury, Drury,
Charles Latin, Edgington,
Samuel Wainwright, Hampton,
]. II. Lyford, Port Byron, %
Charles Titterington, Edgington,
n Belcher, Port Byron,
Joseph Askew, Port byron,
The election OF ofncerS, unuef the CONSTITUTION,
being in order on motion, DR.. P. Gregg, was
unanimously elected president.
John Kistler, lst Vice President.
n. Belcher, I'd
Jacob Norris, Sd g
Timothy Dutton, 4th
Dr. j. Fl Lyford, 5th q
George Mixter, Treasurer
A K. Philleo, Secretary.
Agreeable to the provision of the constitution
the president appointed the following gentlemen
an executive committee, to prepare for and
take charge of the opening festival of the associa-
ton, to be held on the 22d day of Feb. next, of
which due notice will be given. David Halves,
Wiiam.Bel, Joseph Johnston, Frazer Wilson,
A F. Cutter.
John H. Ely, Charles Titterington and X. l.
Harvey, were appointed committee to procure
an orator, for the festival.
On motion, the members present were earnest
" requested to do what they can to procure the
names of members, and all who were prevented
bv the very inclement weather, from attending
this meeting, are earnestly and cordially invited
to send in their names to the secretary or treas
urer, at once, that due preparations may be made
for pleasant, grand, soulstirring re-union,of the
old settlers Of Rock Island county.
Hesolred, That the city papers be requested tc
publish the proceedings OF this meeting in full
with constitution and by laws.
z. GREGG, President.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-17
By TELEGRAPH
reported for tie Daily Argss.
New YORK, Jan. II.

New YORK, Jan. II.
The N. Y. Herald's Cincinnati special states
serious fracus OF a political character at Rich
mond, KY. Families named Parish and Kavan-
augh, principals, took part in the ARRAY. One
man was killed, 3 were supposed to be mortaliy
wounded, and half dozen others seriously in
jured.
Ex-Gen's Heath, Pillow, Hood Longstreet and
other southern leaders have been in Cincinnati
lately, engaged 1900 hundred white laborers and
purchased 500 cotton plows.
New York, Jan. II.
The N. Y. Times special says: s
The president nominated Henry Sanborn col
ector of internal revenue of the 9TH district of
Illinois.
Hon B French, commissioner of public build-
ings, 10 taking steps to refurnIsh the white house
before the Close of this month.
New YORK, Jan. II.
Itappeaas that Kerjan winner of the prize
fight instead of Phelan. Eighteen rounds were
fought, when Phelan's strength failed. The first
accounts received give the victory to the wrong
party. The sporting men present are said to
have been dissatisfied, regarding the fight as a
mere wrestling match, Pheian haviag been thrown
in about every round.
SAN Francisco, Jan. lG.
Mining stocks steady.
Savage $50.
Ohio 1926.
Belcher $50.
Yellow Jacket 440.
Gould Cherry 500.
Imperial los.
| Legal tenders ~.
New ORLEANS, Jan'y l6.
| Five huedred fIlibusters under Colonel Reed
crossed the Rio Grands from the American side
and captured Bagdad on the Mexican side, below
Matamoras, taking prisoner the Imperial garrison
of $50.
Capt Minhensy, of the Steamer Eeening Star
| on the trip out and died.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-17

SEC. /, There shall be an annual festival of the
society, be held in the City of Rock Island, on
the 22d day of FEBRUARY Of each year during the
continuance ofths society unless otherwise direct
ed by the association. Ii the ay,above fixed shall
fall Sunday, in any year the festival shall be on
Saturday proceeding or Monday succeeding. as the
executive committee shall determine.
SEC. 2, Every member, and the wives of such,
and the widows of pioneer settlers entitled to
be present at the festival, and other persons are
entitled except by the vote of the society. ANY
member may bring daughter two, or other fe-
male relative, in lieu OF his wife.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

Commendable Honesfy..a Noble Act.
wear informed :ha. Tuesday last, gentleman by
the name OF AcCabe, Of Buffalo, n 7. had the mis-
Irtane to lose bis pockesbook, containing some w.
o'e IN n 'uey The lost treasure found the same
aa gay oy young man from Indian-, By the name OF
D"en EFans, 10 the vicinity of the 5. D. Z. T. H.
Depot. Mr.. Evans Immediately took the necessary
steps u ma the loser by posting notice of the Ind
ihg OF sum OF money, which the owner could have
~ proving property. Mr.. McCabe having satisfied the
Hhuer mat ne was the the lost money was
storsi :, him.
such an act Of honesty IS deserving of more than
passing notice Ii IS so seldom that hnd .
person adherug strictly to the principles that aon
esiS = the best policy thar when do bear of an
act similar 70 the above feel justly proud OF the
actor.
Mr. Evans is young man and this act Of hi. in
siT'ng ~ 70 the rightfui the money lost and
iounc "Aen the temptation great 10 do aihe--
".se, speaks volumes Of praise for him Sandusky
90 journal.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22
Council Proceedings.

Nov. Goth, 1866.
The petition of the Fat Contributor for
the Council To grant him the privilege to
lecture in Phillips Hall. Nov. 2lst, 1866,
without paving q license, was concurred
in.
The petition of j W. Plnmmer. w.
c. Starr ct al. praying that Street
Lamp Post be erected on or near the
middle of Smith street, was referred to
the committee on Streets, with power to
act
The prayer OF y. S. Leeds, Eli Nor
row, ct al. was nonconcurred in, and the
order. placing in possession the property
on the 5. f, Corner of Pearl and W slnut
Streets to the Union Relief Association.
rcscinded and thereby granting the
PRAYER Of Daniel B. Cook, John II. Popp.
ct al
The petition of Engine Co No l,
PRAYING that they be furnished with
new Stove, was granted and the Com
lnittee on Fire Companies instructed to
buy it.
The request of Isaac Kinley for an
abatement Of taxes was layed upon the
table
The request of Bennett Barrncr. ask
iag the Council to reconsider their action
on his bill fer cleaning No. Engine
House and Grave Yard, was laid upon
the taLle.
Stephen Mendenhall asked if he could
not allow clear water to run from his
bath House across Sycamore Street, be-
tween Fifth d Franklin Streets, which
was referred TO the Committee on Streets.
The request of Hasecoster 4 Stevens
that they be allowed 10 fulfill their con
tract to convert certain Gateway in the
Baker House, Gilbert property, into a
Dining room, was concurred in
Henry Grotendick was permitted to let
his wooden building, on the North side
of an alley running in rear o. his lot,
from Franklin to Fifth Streets, stand
until next Spring
The report of the Marshal that A. NJ
Miller erected wooden building over
/ ten feet high, in the rear OF his business
/ House, between Marion and Franklin
/ Streets, and between Main street and the
| first alley North of said Main street, was
| referred TO the Committee on Ordinan-
ces-
The Committee on Claims reported in
favor of allowing J. j. Roney, for servi
| ces as Market Master, $500. DIR
d'Huy. for Medical Services, s35 90
| DR.. W. T. MendenhalI. for Medical Ser
vices. LOO, t. H. Davis, for Medical
Services, $500, and Jason Ham, fol
rent of a room in building standing
| on the S. E. Corner of Main and Pearl
s5 90, and j. G. Dougan, for a lock te
Engine House No. 4, nothing; all oil
which was coneurred in. Geo. Hellau
was allowed $500 in addition to the
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

THROWING STONES Line upon line
and precept upA precept," have been
given on the dangerous practice boys
indulge in of throwing stones; but yet
the boys will not take heed, notwithstand-
ing an occasional loss of an eye, and
broken and disfgurcd nose is the result
OF this dangerous play" A short time
ago, little son of Mr.. Kelley, on North
Washington street, had his front teeth
knocked out by stone thrown by boy
from the street, through the window of
Mr. X 5 house
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

"a 90 that was allowed for fees in case
of Often
The sl2 that DR. Hilbert paid to
Henderson Macke was reimbursed to
him
4 select Committee of Messrs. Page,
Lacey and Kelly was appointed to confer
with Engine Company No for appoint
ing an Engineer for said Company.
The Committee on Ordinances report
ed adversely to granting the prayer of
Eli Evans for converting stable into
wooden dwelling house, which was &C
cepted.
The Committee on Ordinances was
instructed to draught an Ordinance pre-
venting cattle from running at large in
the City of Richmond.
The City Auditor reported that he
issued an order, Nov. 8, for $50 on in
favor Of the Clerk on account of salary.
and also one for S35 90 in favor OF the
Auditor on same acco mt
The Secretary of Engine Company
No. reported that aid Company elected
Irwin Brown Engineer for the balance of
the year, which report was referred to
the select Committee of Page, Lacey and
Kelly.
A Bill Entitled .'An Ordinance protec-
ting the public against Dangerous Dis
cases. and one entitled IAN Ordinance
to establish Board of Health and define
its duties and powers" were read the
second time and made the order of day
for next meeting.
A Resolution was adopted, providing
that all of the land or territory Laid Off
into lots, and plated and recorded" or
that may hereafter be LAID off into lots
and plated or recorded" lying con-
tiguous to, and adjoining the present
corporate limits of said City. be attached
to and form part of the City of Rich
mond. and be within its Jurisdiction.
An Ordinance was passed regulating
the salary and fees of City Officers. Ard
one to punish Vagrancy; and one making
appropriation enabling Hook and Ladder
Company No. l to procure their Wagon
and apparatus
The Marshal was in structed to contract
with a person who will board prisoners
before they have been turned over to the
Street Commissioner. for not more than
twenty five cents per meal.
The Bill Entitled IAN Ordinance to
amend an Ordinance" entitled IAN Or
dinance regulating public safety, comfort
and convenience was ordered 10 be ia
ken from the table.
Adjourned.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22
WHISPERS! WHISPERS.

Do you want Whiskers Moustaches? Our Gre
clan Compound will force them grow the
est face chin, hair bald heads, in Six Weeks.
Price, 81 co. Sent by mail anywhere, closely sealed
receipt of price.
Y. Sly
No. l. Schenck,s Seaweed Tonic
This medicine, invented by DIR. J H. ScHEScK of
Philael ia, is intended dissolve the food and make
it into cy me, the first process Of digestion Bv cleans
ing the stomach with Schenck's Mandrake Pills. the
Tonic rest.rs the appetite and food could
be eaten before using it will be easily digested.
Consumption cannot be cured by Scheuck Pulmonic
Syrup unless the stomach and liver is made healthy
and the appetite restord hence the Tonic Pills
required in nearly every Of consumption. hal
dozen bottles of the SEAWEED TONIC and three or
four boxes of the MANDRAKE PILLS will cure any
ordinary of dyspepsia.
DR.. ScHEScK makes professional visits in New York
Boston, and his principe office in Philadelphia every
week. See daily papers of each place, his psmph
let on consumption for his days for visitation.
Please observe, when purchasing, that the ike
Consumption, and the other he now is, in perfect
health the Government stamp.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers, price $50 per
bottle, 81 the half dozen. All letters for advice
should be addressed to DR. ScHEScKs Principal Office,
No. Is North 9th Street Philadelphia, Pa.
General Wholesale Agents: Demas Barnes Co., n.
Y; 5 S.Hance, Baltimore, Nd; John c. Park, Gin
cnnati, Ohio; Walker Taylor Chicago, H.; Collins
Bros, ST. Louis, Mo.
Nov. Ist. So. lst W.. mo. yr.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

PREss-ING.-We again call the atten-
ton Of our farmers and others to the
Rayner Patent Lard Press, now manu-
featured and sold by EZRA NYs u BIO,
at their Stove and Tinware Store near
the Depot in this city. 1t is decidedly
one of the cheapest. best, and most
economical Presses for squeezing out the
Lard ever yet invented, and every far
mer SHOULD have one for his own use.
Call and see it.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

\ SEATING PARK.-We learn that Mr..
SAMUEL L. FoULKs. of Philadelphia, has
determined 20 erect a Skating Park, in
the bottom, Just NORTH Of the National
Bridge, and just below the Gas Works.
1t is the design OF the entcrprising pro
jector, to have small houses built on the
margin OF the Park, warmed by stoves,
and have every thing necessary and con-
venient for those who love this sensible
and pleasant exercise Several of our
leading and liberal citizens have contrib
uied generously towards this enterprise.
Good : there's lie in Richmond yet.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

The fremont House is now in com
plete running order. and all the necessary
machinery for making travellers feel
entirely at home. are in harmonious ope-
ration. Mr.. JOHN ELLIoTr's experience
as a landlord, enables him to do the
honors of milne Host" in such an ac-
ceptable and pleasing manner that always
insures a continuance of patronage, from
those who once partake of his generous
fare and hospitality.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

The NYE Bros, are great on CRATES,
and they are prepared to set or IRE
set Grates-either Dodgc's Patent, or
Habermehrs Patent Elliptic Fire Crate
ON short notice and in q complete and
satisfactory manner. Either of these
Patents combine economy, comfort,
cleanliness, simplicity and durability,
and many of our citizens are having
them put in their houses. Give them q
call at their Stove and Tinware Estab-
lishment, near tie Depot
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

MICS ISJuRINa FsUIr TRkEs-Mr. Hiram
Bulla informs Us, that the wood mice have
nearly ruined his fruit trees. He has dug
around the roots. and gave each tree thorough
coat Of lime since then they have not dis
turbed them much. He desires US to enquire
if any Of his brother farmers know Of = pre-
ventiye for this destructive pest and, if they
do. to request them to make it known through
the newspapers We have heard similar COM
plants from other sources.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

PoLICEMANsSALrER was applied to on
Monday night last. by a man and his
wife, (who had been McCoved oft of the
depot, where they were awaiting the train
for Indianapolis for shelter in the
Hotel de Calaboose-not having money
enough to pay for lodging elsewhere.
They were kindly cared for by Mr.. Salter,
and the best accommodations the Hotel
afforded were placed at their disposal.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

ENCOURAGE HOME MUsIC.-An Asso-
citation Of the Musical talent of our city,
has been formed, and 1T proposes giving
a Concert at Phillips Hall on Friday and
Saturday Evenings next. Quartettse,
Solos, Tableaux, DC, performed in char
acterstic and appropriate costume. com
prises the Programme offered for the en-
tertainmcnt of our citizens. We hope
the Hall may be crowded.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

The Grand Army of the Republic"
meet on every Friday night OF each
week, at their Rooms on Main street,
in the Hadley Building They have
just had painted fine Sign to hang out
on the night Of the meetings OF the
Post in this city, that is neat and de
cidedly appropriate. Look out for it on
Friday night.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

SPEECH TO THE DKror--The Richmond Telegram
says: General Meredith was struck BY . brickbat,
while passing from the Court House in Centrevilles
where he had been making speech TO the depot"
That equal 70 the preacher who said, in relating
his experience, While travelling in Illinois with my
wife. who thank God has gone to Heaven in . buggy,
had some happy seasons Ex.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

OK Wednesday night week, w. H.
Page was awakened by hearing noise
on the outside of his house-on going
man attempting to enter one of the front
winoows-havipg succeeded in hosting
it. Mr.. Page hailed the scamp, who re
sponded by scampering off on ''double
quick" pace
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

STRUCK OIL.-Wc are gratified to learn
that Yaryan, our young friend Homer,)
Walker 81 Co, struck oil at Spring
18th, and up to the 10Th, it had flowed
continuously, at the rate of 80 barrels
day, says the Nashville Banner of the
18th. Good tor Homer, and all con
cerned.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

RoBBERY.-While John Whitridgc and
family were absent for short time from
their dwelling on South Fifth Street, one
evening last week, their house was en-
tered by thief or thieves, and about
fifteen dollars in money stolen.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

IT will be seen by an Ordinance in an
other column, that Migrants, "loiterers
about saloons''-those having mo visi-
BILE means Of support" and cannot give
a satisfactory account CT themselves
are to be arrested, fined and imprisoned.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

acKcan Buchanan, and his daughter
Miss Virginia Buchanan. with the neces-
pose opening a Theat.e in Phillips Hall
il this city. on the 18th of December
next. They will draw large and appre-
ciative audiences.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

AT the dedication of the New School
House in Milton. on Saturday last, there
WAS \ very large and int eresting meeting
the proceedings of which came too
late for our paper tins week. We are
sorry we could not he present.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

II our citizens Of this city and vicinity. fail TO
take advantage Of the inducements now offered
a, the Cheap Sore on Filth Stree, the
Depot, it will be their fault; for we tell
them in all sincerity that Goods are selling
there cheaper than at any other establishment
in the city. Go and for yourselves, and
you will bless the day you took the advice Of
tie Palladium.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

SALE Of THE HERALp.-The Herald
printing establishment was sold Tuesday
at public vendue to Mr. Lafe Develin, of
the Cambridge City Airror, for the sum
of s25,050. The portrait of Governor
A. p. Willard was bought for los by the
New Albany Ledger office.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

We regret that our venerable Mayor,
JOHN FINLEY, is confined to his house
by sickness. He has been unable to be
at the Mayors Office for the past four OF
five days.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

IRA SHIpLER, the blind man we noticed
two weeks ago as being cheated by
scoundrcl at Coviugton, Ky, and de-
frauded Of all his hard earnings, was, we
learn, sent to the Indianapolis Insane
ASYLUM. for treatment. He is said to be
a raving maniac, and no hopes are en-
tertained of his recovery
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

Recollect, friends, Thanksgiving day
occars on Thursday next. If not at
home on that day, our readers may be
sure we are invited out to dine; but for
fear that we will be at home, we suggest
that some one send us a turkev.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

The recent Convention of the Grand
Army of the Republic, at Indianapolis.
adjourned on Wednesday last 1t was
largely attended. and the proceedings
were harmonious aud interesting. We
will publish them in our next issue.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-11-22

DfNGSss l. GREENS Ministries will be
in our city on next Saturday night week.
They are good in their line, and ''paddle
their own canoe" in the popular current.
and 10 the pleasement of the public.