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Tn-9ay's Sdvertisstueuts.
LIST OF LETTERS
n EMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE

DEMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE
III Post Office at Rock Island, State of Illinois.
on the 9th day of February, 1866:
Ordered to be advertised in the "Erening Argusn
agreeaby to the following section of the Post
Office Law, as the newspaper having the largest
circulation of any paper published in Rock
Island, Ill.,:
SIC. 5. And be it further enacted, that Lists OF
Letters remaining uncalled for in any post Office
in any city, town village, where newspaper
shall be printed, shall hereafter be published once
only in the newspaper which, being issued weekly
or oftener, shall have the largest circulation with
in the range of delivery of said office, be dec-
ded by the postmaster at such office.-Ldrs of the
United States.
Augustus Eliz d Mrs Hartmens Fl
Abahi Hans Irwin James
Brorons Cornelius In's Go Mississippi Val
Bradley GeoD Jones Benjamin
Boedein John Jennings
Butler henry Jenkins Lewis
Birdsall Henry Jeanson + Capt 2
Benford Joe Lancaster Dennis
Bannan Jas w Lille Willy Miss
Black Mary Mrs Miller JohnR
Baker PeterT Moss & Co
Curtis Emma Miss Mcintosh VIM
Chapman James Nensmen John
Conway Miles Peak Amy Mrs
CooF Tiiman Powers
Chilbery Emma MISS Quinn jeremiah
Fitzpatrick B Robinson NJ J Mrs
Francis Jennie Miss St John E w
FennelI Mary Shaman r T
Foam Mary Miss Slverthrone Tilla
Calvin SghardIs s. Erhardt
| Gray Robert Tippet Mariah Mrs
| Garrett Samuel Thomas w L Mrs
! Holmes l. Wheeler Engelhert
X II Ephraim Wilson Chas
Human George Warren T
| Hamor Mary 4 Miss Wiley VIM
Hunton Thomas
re- To obtain any of these letters, the applI
cant must call for g Adpertsed LetterS,' give tn,
| date of this list, and pay cent for advertis
| ing
| Ezs- If not called for within one month, the
will he sent to the dead letter office.
| J. b. HAWLEY, p. NJ.
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LEFT UNCEREMoNIoUsLY.--lt is reported, ana
very generally believed, that a Mr.. Grant, the
cashier of the Farmers Insurance and Banking
Company, of Galesburg, left that city last week,
with SIS, 900 in greenbacks-all the money the
institution had. 1t is also reported that he took
the wife Of another man with him. Galesburg Is
somewhat noted for pretty women, gay horses,
smart Yankees. Niger -the-brain, and sloping
bankers -NotlnouA AeaFear.
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WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.

Ia - SE7 y. 80
Trains run as follows:
Port Byron
Leave. 4. NJ. Arriye.........l p. NJ.
Leave........2 p. NJ. Arnye.. i. NJ.
CONNECTIONS
At Liverpool with the Illinois Central Railroad
for Warren, Galena, Dubuque sc.
At Clinton Junction with the Chicago North
western Railroad for Madison, PrdIrIe du Chen,
La Crosse sc.
At Racine Junction with the Chicago & Mil
waukee Railroad for MlNaukee, Kenosha, Wau-
kegan&c
Passengers will find this the most direct and ex-
peditious route to all northern points.
r. A. KNAPP
superintendent Western Division,
feb'y Is; 1866. savanna.
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In the report of the proceedings OF con-
gress, On the 30th ult, we find, in Wash-
ton paper, the following:
Mr. Latin, from the committee on printing, re-
ported in favor of printing twenty thousand copies
of the detailed report of all manufactures In the
United States, and it was agreed to.
Mr. Latin read an extract from tho Rock Island
WEEKLY ARGUS, which stated as an evidence OF
the enormous expenses of the last republican con-
gress and it's excessive PRODUCTIVITY that the printing
alone two hundred millions of dollars. He said
that making allowance for the excess OF ciphers
even If the sum were two millions, it would be al
together too large. The committee on printing
had obtained information from the superintendent
of printing, by which it appeared the amount paid
out for the printing of the last congress was seven
hundred thousand six hundred and eighteen dol
lars, of which tour hundred and twenty-on thous
and was for the house.
The Washington correspondent of Chicago
Journal, under date of Jan'y 30,and publish
ed in the Journal of last Friday, has the fol-
lowing:
THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
Mr. Latin, of New York, might have occupied
the time of the house in a more beneficial manner
than he did, to day, in reading article from the
Rock Island ARGUS which gave the amount ex-
pended by the last congress for printing as over
two hundred million. Perhaps, however, the sta
tus of the ARGUS is not so well known In New
York as IN Illinois. The cost of government
printing not half that stated by that copper
head sheet. B.F.s,
The article referred to by Mr. Latin. was
read from the WEEKLY ARGUS of Jan'y 9th,
and was as follows:
The Enormous Expenses of the Republic an
Congress.
As an example of the wasteful prodigalisy
of the last republican congress, we may state
that il is admitted that the printing alone for
it cost last year over 5000, 900, 900. The
Washington correspondent of the Chicago
Republican says:
ssIt threatens to exceed this cum this year.
learn that will take two years to print what con
gress will order this session and what has already
been ordered, if stop is not put to the prodigal-
ity heretofore exhibited
1t will thus be seen that, the Washington
correspondent of the Chicago Republican was
referred to as authority for the statement
Who is he? Col. J. P. c. Forrest, formerly
connected with the Chicago Democrat tLong
John Wentworth's paper) afterwards with
the Tribune, and then aid OF Gov. Yates dur
ing his gubernatorial term. Pretty good
authority Ell?
1t is possible there may have been an ex-
cess of two ciphers, but, even if there was a
typographical error, that did not hide the
fact that we referred to the most "oyaW au-
thority for the statement. And now we give
the republicans the the benefit of Mr. Laflin's
correction.
But what shall be said of the honesty and
fairness of "B F. S." the Washington CORES
pondent of the Chicago Journats What has
Mr. 3. F. Shaw to say to the status" of the
Chicago Republican Is that "copperheod
Sheet" also?
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Stanton's Loyal Detective General Bsk
err, recently convicted of the false imprison-
ment OF Mrs. Cobb, the pardon broker, at
Washington, is to be tried on other charges
such as extortion. robbery, etc.
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leather, etc., unchanged;
A remission of taxes levied on wearing appa-s
rel;
A repeal of all taxes watches, silver plate,
pianos and carriages;
A repeal of all taxes now levied on repairs of
engines, cars, carriages, ships, etc..
A remission of all taxes upon retail trades,
shoemakers, miliners and tailors;
A reduction of the number of articles upon
which taxes shall be levied, and a gradually in
creased burden upon q few luxuries and neees-
saries.
1t is proposed..by the commission that these
changes shall take effect on the LIST day of July
next, or at the commencement OF the next fiscal
year. While the general effect of these modih-
cations will be reduction off per cent. from
our present burden of internal taxation, yet the
commission calculates that, under the revised
system, the receipts from internal revenue Will
amount to no less than 1921, 100000, and our
duties on imports to Sl 80 000, 900, making an ag-
gregate revenue of 1867 ,000, 900.
Accompanying the report was letter to
congress, by Secretary Mccullough (of the
U. S. Treasury saying that
GIN presenting this report it may be proper
for me to remark that, with the single excep
tion perhaps, of the one in regard to the time al
which the payment of the principal OF the public
debt should be commenced, the recommendations
of the commission meet my hearty approval
The very important work devolved upon the com
mission, as far as it has been prosecuted, hal
been most admirably performed. earnestly ash
that the report may receive the early and careiu
consideration of congress-
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FLOUR AND FEED.

(ITE are now manufacturing and are pre-
w pared to deliver, short notice, in any
part OF the city, the very best quality of wheat
four. rye four, rye meal, corn meal, heminy
bran, &c. all of which we warrant.
nz- Orders left at r. Koehler's or J. b.
NC Tricks grocery stores, or at the mill, will
be promptly attended to.
BIDDiSON & GILMORE.
Rock Island, Dec.26, 1864, DIFF.
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GooD CHANGE FOR A PHYSICIAN.

/ WOULD HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that
| l wish to leave the practice of medicine; and
wish to have some good doctor come and take
my place Ii / leave, / shall expect to sell him
nv village properly. This ia a good place for
good doctor. T. NJ. TYLER, VI. d.
EdginCton, Feb'y /, 1866. feb5wlw.
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STEAM BAKERY FOR SALE.
FARM WAGONS.

NOTWITHSTANDIN / am building
IN large number Of Pixies Peak Wagons. SIM
continue the business OF making
THE VERY BEST FARM WAGONS
and woudss to the farmers of this and sdJo'h
ing counties that caa supply them with an !.
thing they want In my line, of the best qaaii'!
and at reasonable rates. B. II. kiMBALL-
Rock Island, Jan. 20. dwtf.
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REST Az RANT
- AND 81
Oyst er Sal on!

Phil. Hem would respectfully announce to the
citizens of Rock Island and the public generally
that he has reftted up his Restaurant and Oyster
Saloon in the best style, and is now prepared to
furnish, n short notice,
OYSTERS, STEAKS,
GAME, CHOPS.
FISH, HOT COFFEE,
bnd in fact everything generally kept in a first
siass Restaurant, which will be served up in the
cest syle at all hours of day or night.
Ec- The best of wines, liquors and cigars can
always be found at the bar
PHIL. Helm.
septl6dtf
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The Cincinnati Commercial thinks that
Ben Wade with a horse pistol in his hand,
and swearing like pirate, is not fuHny OBJ
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WANTED.

OK good wagon makers to whom constan
~ employment and good wages will be paid.
oet9dwr. b. H. KIMBALL.
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PUBLIC SALE OF HORSES.

PUBLIC SALE OF HORSES.
| WILL SELL forty head of three, four
| and five year old horses at public sale at my
residence miles north O! Aledo, on Tue.day
Feb'y Goth. Most of them mares, many of
them are mares with foal and ali in excellent con-
dItlon for work. | will also cell my Mammoth
Warrior Jack, ! Years old and Is hands high,
heaey set and sure tOal-geiter. a credit of nine
months the horses, and longer time, If de-
sired, on the Jack.
GRAHAM LEE
Hamlet, Feb'y LIST 1866. ieb5dwtd.
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or TELEGRAPH
Reported for the Daily ArSs.s.
New YORK, Feb. 5.

New YORK, Feb. 5.
The New York Tribune's Washington spe-
cial says:
General Spinner, Saturday, mailed to Eu-
rope tor collection, three captured drafts OF $500
each. drawn by Col. Harrison, OF JEFF paviss mill
tary family, to the order oil Sec'y Trenholm, and
by him endorsed, upon Brown, Shepley s Co.,
The rebel bankers in Liverpool. Several captured
English drafts have heretofore been sent forward
for collection, but returned, with the endorse
ment, no funds. AS the government has
knowledge that they are good, the action of the
Liverpool bankers is awaited with special inter-
est.
The n. Y. Herald's Washington special
says:
A rumor has gained circulation in Washington
that if the freedmen's bureau bill shall pass in the
house of representatives, in the same shape that it
received from the senate, the president will
issue proclamation declaring the privileges OF
the writ of habeas corpus restored in all the bor-
der states.
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MEMPHIS Feb. 5.

The Steamer w. Carter was blown up and burn
ed, Friday, 30 miles below Vicksburg-3l kill
ed, II wounded, and 30 saved.
Tue steamer Gen. Ha!leck, lying at the levee
here, caught ire this A.n. and burned up.
The Plttsbu,g depot of the Allegheny Valley
rail road, at Lawrenceyile near Pittsburg, inclu-
ding the round house, carpenter shop, engine
shop, and blacksmith shop, totally destroyed
by FIRE, this morning, at O'Clock. No insurance
loss unknown, but heavy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-05

Congress has provided a bureau for the
poor negroes. Now let it provide bureau
for the noor whites ~ y Leader.
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REMOVAL.
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE,

hNHE SUBSCRIBER has removed his
l. Cigar and Tobacco Store from the Johnson's
American Block, 10 Glockhoffs store, adjoining
Babcock's Hall, where he will continue the bus
mess ola Tobacconist, and the manufacture of
cigars. He will keep always hand good
stock OF all Ands of Cigars, Tobacco, Snuffs,
smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Pipes, Cigar
Holders, Tobacco Bags, Cigar Cases, Sc, 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, dit.
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BLACkSMITHING.


THE undersigned have recently opened a
L new and cOmmodious shop, the Levee,
near the Gas Works, where they prepared
to execute, in the best manner, ali kinds of Black
smith Work, Horse Shoeing, &C., S., with prom pit
ness and reasonable rates.
ne share public patronage is respectful
ly solicited PHIL. KEEN.
JOHN w. LAWHEAD,
MELVIN MAKAY.
Rock Island, Feb'y 5dwtf
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New YORK, Feb. 5.

The Steamer Kiloon KulI sunk at the foot of
10th street, North River, yesterday afternoon, and
about 100 cattle board were drowned.
The New York Herald's Washington spe-
cial says:
The United States consul at Honolulu informs
state department that 100 seamen captured on
American whale ship by the pirate Shenandoah
and landed on the Ascension Islands, reached
Honolulu, en- route to the United States.
Gen'ls Grant, Sherman, Thomas and Meade,
who have bee" considering all of the army bills
before congress, have returned them TO Senator
Wilson, chairman of the senate's military com
mittee, with their suggestions in Recommendation
of the increase OF the army. has been materially
changed by the officers. They seem to be opposed
to giving the volunteers any snow whatever for
Incorporation in the regular army. The other
suggestions point to perfection of the regular
army bill and will probably be adopted by the
committee
The bull Tor the reorganization the state mill
tia meets the full approval of the officers. They
also approve of the West Point bill. 1t proposes
to increase II number of cadets 80, giving each
state two, with 10 TO be selected from among the
sons of soldiess who fell in defence of their
try.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo. l..
IL Davenport's addition to the city Of Rock
Island. Price from 5000 10 $3.50.
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated the Camden
road, half mile from the city of Rock Island ,
well situated Tor gardening and residences.
Terms halt cash and balance on time.
10 Acres known the Cushing Tract, sItua ed
on the Camden road, two miles from the city of
Rock Island, and is beautifully situated for resi-
dences Gardening, Fruit raising-has a good spring
&C., and is about a half mile from the Rock
River Water Power.'' Price, per acre, $40, half
cash and the balance time
Also number OF lots Davenport, Iowa City
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in Iowa and
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. L. DAVENPORT
mch27dwtf. at Davenport, Iowa.
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From the Richmond (Va.) Times, Jan'y %.
President johnson and the South.
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CENSUS STATISTICS.

The Davenport papers have just published
the statistics of Scott county, Iowa, from
which we learn that the population of the
county is as follows:
Total number Of white males l4349
Sc females 1865
- a colored males Il
females Sc
Total population 2S.414
B5-The total population of the city of Da-
venport is 068 or nearly onehsf the pOpu-
lation of the entire county.
Now compare the above with Rock Island
county, as follows:
Total number of white males 7.54O
I" Sc females 1882
colorsd males 81
females So
Total population 81. 202
eU-The total population of the city of
Rock Island is 9.496, or little over one
fourth of the entire county.
Our county has a population nearly 1000
greater than Scott county-nearly one-fourth
larger. -a
Henry county total q. s56
Mercer county total 20.15l
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JOHNSON'S AllbRICN.
CORNER ILLINOIS d WASHINGTON
STREETS, ROCK ISLAND.

HAVING purchased this hotel and fitted
| l. 1t up in good style, l respectfully solicit a
share of public patronage. The house Is located
in the very centre OF business, near the ferry land
ing, and not far from the railroad depots.
A few boarders can be supplied with good
rooms and board.
&s-I have fine large stable, good safe wagon
yard, and plenty Of room for farmers teams, and
respectfully solicit the patronage OF the farmers
and of all others who wish to stop at good hotel
N. IA good BARRIERS saloon connected with
the house. CHARLES II HERMANN,
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Read the following testimonial from o.
the most prominent physicians and citizens Of
Davenport:
Hay ng had practical proof Of the ability OF Dr..
Saunders to eradicate the various affections Of the
feet. we take great pleasure in introducing nm
and his mode of treatment to those suffering ron
Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Chilblans or
Frozen Feet. The doctor bears testimonials from
many of the first medical men Of this country. lie
is very scientific and skillfui operator, worthy
the confidence of all who may require his SERVE.
es.
E. 5. BARROWS, N. d. J. J. Johnson, NJ D.
JOHN NJ. ALDER, D. Il. LOURY.
p. Ii. WORLEY, M D. p. d. CONE.
EBENEZER COOK. H. q. ShITn.
J. McCOURTNEY, VI D J. MCCULLOUGH
T. J. SAUNDERS, III ID. T.. NJ. GREENE.t
Office hours from 9 q. m, to p. IN.
jan24dif.
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THE ARGUS IN CONGRESS.

In the report of the proceedings of con-
gress, On the 30th ult., we find, in Wash
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-05-31
sprlnxeld Ysmals oollasa.

CureRioR Il,.ssrx ana Nssissl Aavss.sss.-.
- tsessaSA s.a csRpstsA ~ ressAsss-- De satihl 4
Hsshhei fssiusa. esNs a nsv. A. J. Lsox.
hns oais. fof paEtieaisrs, &e., stassss
Rev. }. u. nERRoH. A. NJ. prst,
Mach 20, lsss. N--
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Qualities Of the Onion.


The onion deserves notice IA an
article Of great consumption in
this country, and |. rises In i'm.
portance when we consider that
in some countries, like Spain and
Portugal, Il forms one Of the com.
mon and universal supports of lite.
1t Is interesting, therefore, to know
that in addition TO the peculisr
flavor first recommends il, the on.
ion 10 remarkably natriticus. Ac.
cording to analysis the dried onion
root contains from twenty-five to
thirty per cent. Of gluten. Itrmnks
in this respect with tho nutritious
pea and grain Of the east. II ia
not merely as q relish. therefore,
that the was fariag spaniard eats
his onion with his humble crust o.
broad, as he sits BY the refreshing
spring; u 10 because experienc,
has long proved that like the chees,
Of the English laberer, II helps /,
sustain his strength, also, and add
beyond what its bulk would sps
gest--to the amount Of nouriah
ment which bis simple meal SUI
plies. - Genessee Farmer.
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Milking.

The hours Of milking should be
very regular, and generally once
in twelve hours, this time being
necessary for the due secretion Of
the milk some cows, however,
have such a flow of milk for tho
first three months after calving and
more especially in the months of
May, June, and July, when the
succulent food is abundant, as to
require to be MIXED three times a
day: the milk Of such cows, how
over, loses in richness as it gains
10 quantity; but for person who
soils new milk and makes no but
ter, q milch COW Of this kind is ve'
ry valuable. II any portion ofthe
milch Of such q COW should be us.
ed for butter.making, II should be
that which is milked in the morn
ing after the nights serection.
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Mixed Stock in Pasture.

! noticed some time ago, a good
deal written about q mixed stock
in pastures. As | have been o
keeper of stock from very early
youth until now, | venture to give
an opinion. And first, | have
found sheep to do very well among
cattle, but cattle do badly among
sheep. To prove It let the farmer
take the fodder left by the cattle,
oven when part of il has been
trodden under their feet, and If the
eheep are not fully fed, he will see
the sheep cat 1t up greediiy; then
let him take what his sheep leaves
and ofcrit to bis cattle, and he
Gill find they won't taste it il they
can get anything else; or let him
turn his milch cows in a sheep pas.
ture, and he will find them fail in
milk. Cattle do well where horses
pasture, In proof Of this, every
farmer must have seen that cattle
will eat the litter of horses, even
il fully fed, but horses won't eat
what cattle leave unless compelled
to do 81. But horses and sheep
viii 40 we'll in some pastures, es-
pecially the horses. To prove this
lot the farmer turn out their sheep
from their yards, turn in his horses
and they will eat,up all tho sheep
have left, even the litter around
the racks.--JoAn johnson.
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Sheep Washing.


The following remarks in refer
ence 70 preparing wool for market
is copied from a circular issued by
Tyler, Innes & o., Woel Com.
mission Merchants. Boston:
1t is very important that Wool
growers should pay moro attention
to the erder in which their wool Is
prepared for market, and, as the
next clip Is now near at hand, we
deem 1t necessary to say word or
two on this subject. a. rn.
In order to secure q quick sale
and extreme market rates, wool
should be well washed, and clip
ped In seven or tendays after wash
ing.
All buck feeces, washed or un-
washed. all half.washed, and all
that remains two or three weeks
after washing before it is clipped,
manufacturers will not purchase
except at one-third discount off.
Wool growers cannot pay toe
much attention to this matter. A
lot Of wool well washed aud II
good order always attracts the at
tention of buyers, and command.
o price more than sufficient to pay
for the extra caro- and labor be-
slowed upon it," "
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SCHOOL EXAMINERS NOTICE
To Teachers.

The School Examiners OF Seneca county.
will hold exam nations OF the office cf the
Examiners, In Tonlbs Block, Tifku, Ohio.
for tha war lAeA - follova,