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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-19

listed at the Main street quarry. Machinery
10 now On hand for the erection Of Q mill ~
the new quarry for the saving and rubbing
OH OF stone, which will be . considerable step
ahead OF all previous improvements. Ar
rangements are being made for the delivery
OF all kinds of stone st Davenport or Rock L.
land next season. To tow the large mum Der
of fat boats back and forth, neaa little stsa.
msr-ths Hiram Price-has been built al .
cost of $40, 600. The estimated expenses of
the two quarries for 1867 will be very heavy.
The value of the rock taken out will verge On
Aalf a mtl9ion of dollars. Mr.. Psrkins' on.
terprise in thus developing the wealth of Le
Claire calls for the warme est appreciation of orr
citizens. But what he has done is but little
m ore than any one with the same amount of
capital and perseverance can dc. The field
10 open tor ell who choose to venture. Our
city is underlaid with wealth, and all that is
required to bring it forth is q little capital
ana good deal of energy. Surely capital
lists from abroad should hasten to take ad-
vantage of this rare opportunity The de.
mand for building material from the country
surrounding rs must continue unabated for q
quarter OF century to come: There are now
halt dozen railroad bridges over the Miss.
lssippi river planned for as many points be-
tween 81. Louis and st. Paul. They must all
DO built, or partially built of LeClaire stone,
for the reason that il is the best and cheap
est. The buildings on Rock Island projected
by the government must all be built of LIE
Claire stone, and the demand will represent
the sum of millions of dollars. The whole
country around US is growing up, and the
market promises to be as inexhaustible as the
source from which the material CAP be OBJ
tanned. There is no earthly reason why score
of fortunes may not be accumulated here as
rapidly a. one has been done. Why any cap
italist should allow time to lag ON his hands
with suoh an opening before him, we cannot
imagine.-LeC CLAIRE Register.
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WE ara now supplied with official blanks and
fully Informed in relation to the collection OF the
additional bounty granted soldiers and Others by
late act of congress, and are ready make appli-
cations for the same without risks of further elay
As the time for making these applications is
limited, By the authorities at PaShin gton, ait
having such claims should make applications
without unnecessary DELAY.
OSBORN &CURTIS,
Office in Court House, Rock Island.
dec4dwff
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BY TELEGRAPH



NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1s.-A committee of citizens
has been appointed to take the necessary steps de-
1end the reputation and interests of the city before
the congressional commtte aboutmeetin here to in
veshgate the July riots. -------.-----
MEMPHIS, Dec l8.-A special to the Avalanche
firm Little Rock says that Gen Ord and Mai Porter
OF Gen. Grants staff were present in the house to-
day during the discussion On the bill comforting CIV
IL rights on persons of color and invited to take
seats within the bar.
-. NEW ORLEANS, Dec 1S.-Cotton higher; sales
$500; low middling 30a31 middling 30 receipts
for days ,54S, against is, 1866 exports ii 500.
Sugar firm and unchanged.
Moasses active; inferior 45e; prime to choice 81
a6S.
Corn in good demand and unchanged.
Flour steady and unchanged.
Oats, prime soc.
Hay, Ohio river S25a27
Pork $685.
Bacon dull.
Shoulders 121c; sides 1879
Lard quiet l23al33.
Whisky 81, 40.
Geld SI,3S.
Sterling 49a59e.
Freights to New York Sc; Liverpool &c, Haysry
lie.
New York exchange ga!c discount
NosFoLS, Dec. 1S.-The United States district
court, Judge Underwood presiding, opened yester-
day the 18th.
IItbMDND, lee, 1S.--lne senate passed q bill
terday increasing the rate of legal interest from to
10 per cent.
The house appropriated $50, 900 to buy limbs for
confederate soldiers.
TORONTO, Dec. 1e.-Gov. Bross and Messrs. Hill
yard, Parker and Lafen, delegates from Chicago to
the ship canal convention have arrived, and q com
piimentary dinner will be given them tonight at the
Queens Hotel. public meeting will be held to-
morrow night when Gov. Bross will deliver an ad
dress.
CINCINNATI, Dee. 19-The steamer Petrol No. 2
destroyed by fire the foot of John street. this
morning. She was valued at $22000-insured for
$4,000.
SwEETsBURG, Dec. l9.--Court-To-day, Judge
johnson gave judgement on the challenge of an ar
ray of petit jurors by dismissing Develns chaeng
The court proceeded to empannel a new jury for
Maddens trial
On CRY, Pa. Dec. 19.-Accidsnt on Warren
and Franklin road this morning. The smoking
car was thrown down the embankment IS feet
and caught fire. Thrae passengers badly burn
ed.
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WAREHOUSE SALE,

THE following goods will be sold at public
auction, at the warehouse of J. H. Langley &
Co., in Rock Island, on Saturday, January 18th,
1867, at O'Clock p. NJ, unless previously called
for and charges paid:
L. J. Stevens, / fan; Thos. McAdams, boxes
L. Crazy, box; B. Leonard, 4 boxes; Sally J.
Hopper, box; Poe Hitchcock, box; Jerry;
Wilson, l box; G. P. Teubinger, bureau.
stove, 4bedsteads; Mrs. J. A. Garthur, 4 boxes;
J. Ferguson, chest; J. Johnson, 8 boxes; II.
Leath, boxes and 2 barrels
J.H. LANGLEY CO.
Rock Island, Dec. 6, 1866, w6w.
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BOARDING House.

rE>HE subscriber has opened a regular
u boarding house, in the brick block on
the north side of Union Square, where perm ent,
transient, or day-boarders can be accommodate
Meals furnished at regular hours.
f& few good boardsrH can find rooms and
board at S4 per week if application ls made soons
A. II. OSBORN
Rock Island, Aug. 2l-dtf
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A proposition to hold convention of gov
ernors of southern states, to consider the po.
litical situation, and determine what course
should be pursued in order to meet the dc.
mands of congress and the radical party, is
now under consideration by prominent south
srners, who are, and have been in oorrespon-
dsnoe with the governors.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

THE warrant for the collection of state, coun-
ty, school and other taxes having been placed in
my hands, notice is hereby gwen that | will be a,
the sherIif's office, in the Court House. from 9
til O'Clock daily, for the purpose of receiving
payment of the ams
CHARLES ENGEL, Township Collector
Rock Island, Nov. 10, 1866, dit
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Diaries for 1867,

Most splendid Chromos and Paintings, direc,
from Praag & Co., Boston. Engravings, Pho
tographs, Lithographs, Photographic AL
buns very handsome and Of all
styles, very cheap.
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A Washington special to the Chicago
Journal, says; "The impression now is
that the senate will confirm such nominations
sent in as are not glaringly partisan in their
nature, trusting to the passage of some meas
ure at this session to curtail the Presidents
patronage"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-19

The long-talked-of great hotel, At Spring
field, the LELAND House." will be opened to
the public on the Goth inst. Some seventy
rooms have already been engaged, chiefly by
mem bers of the Legislature.
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FlGl7U]LR 5S7

So are and Oval Frames, Aouldings, Frames
and Enamsled Glass for Pictures, Enameled
Clans and Mounted Flowers, Frames and Flowers
complete. Frames made 10 order.
large assortment Of Ladies' and Gentlemen's
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DISSOLUTION.

fnHE firm of PETER & Brockman is dissolved
L by mutual agreement, John III. Brockman
having purchased the establishment and will con.
tinue the business. All debts due the late firm
must be paid to him, and he will settle all claim.
against the late firm.
WALTER S. PETER,
JOHN n. BR0CKMAN.
Rock Island, Dec. lin, 1866 diff
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Senator Sumner says ''as the muskets of color
ed persons were once needed, so their votes ar
needed now" But under no circumstances mus
they be made common couneilmen of.-Bosfo
Post.
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chow much good may accomplish if I live
seven years |"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-11-01
6Ctte9rapbtt.
FROM WA HINGTON.

Mexican MatteFs-Gen. sherman Ac
companies Minister Campbell n.
| Military EnVOy-Gan. Sheridan,s Or
der not Approved OF-A Canard,
! New YORK, Oct. 3l.-The Times Wash,
inRtOn special says: Gen. Sherman had
another interview with the President TO.
day, after the session of the Cabinet, al
which he accepted the military diplomatic
mission to Mexico, which stated yesler-
day had been tenlered to him. He will
therefore leave for Ohio Tomorrow, and af-
ter arranging some private affairs he will
leave for Mexico, probably within ten DAYS,
accompanied by Col. Campbell, Minister to
that Republic. The Administration is
gratified at the prompt action of Gen. Sher-
man, and the hope Is confidently entertain
ell that the presence of an officer of such
rank and distinction will be sufficient in
dlcation of the earnestness of this Govern
ment In tue measures it is taking to aid the
restoration fthe Republic, and that it will
render the actual presence of United States
troops on Mexican soil unnecessary. Gen.
Sherman's precise mission is both military
and dlplOmatiC-he goes to sustain Minister
Campbell in all the diplomatic relations
which may be Te-establshed and empow-
cred also with full discretion as to the use
OF military power in any emergency re-
quiring it. The very important nature of
this work Is thus apparent, and the Presi-
dent Is anxious that 1t not only shall be in
safe and able hands, but that our represen-
tatives shall reach the scene of action as
soon as possible.
The name of Gen. Grant was at first sup-
gested as the proper person for this position
OF Military Envoy, but as he cannot well
be spared from the pressing duties conse-
quent upon the reorganization of the army,
Gen. sherman was selected, he having de-
cllned the tender of the War Department,
which was made by the President. When
the change does occur In the latter depart
ment, 1t Is altogether probable that Gen.
Grant will assume its duties.
The Administration does not entirely. ap-
prove the language of Gen. Sheridan's or
der, so far as it applies TO MaXimilian and
his French relations. Thus far all the inter-
course with France on this subject has
been of the most amicable nature, and
there is neither intention or desire to in
terrupt them at the present moment. Ev-
erything promises to be accomplished
without amy hard feeling whatever, unless
1t be on the part OF those bandits whom
Gen. Sheridan very properly styles Ducca-
neerS.
The reports of Gen. Sheridan being re-
ilieved are canards, and set atlOat from
New Orleans in the interest of enemies of
the Government and for the purpose of in
juring the status of that officer.
A Washington special says the Republi-
can of that city makes an authoritative
denial OF the rumors concerning the MeXi-
can affairs, and says the reports were
started in tine interest of Mexican bond
holders.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-11-01
Sherif's Sale.

Philip Helsel In Pal titioD.
vs.. Court of Common Pleas of
George Hesel ct ALL Franklin County, u.
IN PURSUANCE OF AN Or DER OF
sale in the above stated case from said Court
to me directed, will offer for sale at public auc-
ton. at the door Of the Court House. in the City Of
Columbus, on
Saturday, the 1st day of December, A. D.
1S6G,
at o'clock p. NJ, the following described real es-
tate. to wit:
: A tract of land situate in Hamilton township
franklin county, Ohio, bounded and described as
tQlows: Beginning at stone set up for corner in
the section line, and 63 perches north from the
southeast corner of the southeast quarter Of sec
tOn ii, in township g. range %, Matthews survey;
thence west 25 perches to stone; thence south 63
perches to stone: thence east rs perches TO said
southeast corner of section IL south 18th the
line the northwest quarter of section l3 70 perches
TO stake thence east 20 perches to stake; thence
north l4O perthes to stake thence east 80 perches
northeast corner Of said southwest quarter of sec
tOn l2 thence west with the line of the said quarter
section to the corner thereof thence south with the
line thereof TO the place Of begnn containing l67
acres, more or less excepting 80 acres it being all
at tract Of land situated in the northwest corner
Of the northwest quarter of Sc tion l9, now owned
by Charles ObetZ; and, ALSO Is acres. conveyed to
Philip HelSel by deed, now owned by j. Spanger,
OIL OF the northeast corner of the southwest quarter
9fsection H. leaving yet to be disposed of One Hun
dred and Seventeen acres. %. ..
Appraised at $55. 90 per acre.
Terms of Sale One-third of the purchase money
paid on the day OF sale, oDe-third in year. and
one-third in two years, with interest from day Of
sale deferred payments to be secured by mort &c
the premises.
Printers fees Sll.25 s..
Oct8l.d .dltkwtd
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-11-01
FROM CANADA.
The General FecIing-An Episcopal
Church Broken Into,

The General FecIing-An Episcopal
Church Broken Into,
New YORK, Oct. 31.-The Herald's Mon
treal special says there is but one feeling
among the Canadians concerning the con-
victed Fenians, and that is, the law must
take its course.
The Herald's Toronto special says: The
Episcopal church in Brantford was entered
by party of Fenians Immediately after
the receipt of the news that Col. Lynch and
Rev. j. Mcmahon were sentenced TO be
hanged. The windows were smashed and
the pulpit demolished, while a party OF
men promenaded the streets shouting for
President Roberts and Gen. Sweeney.
If the Fenian prisoners are released by
| the Government in consequence of the
threats made by the FeiIians of the United
States, a strong annexation party will be
formed throughout the country.
Trial of Fenian Prisoners at Toronto
Resumed.
TORONTO, Oct. 3l.-The Fenian trials were
resumed at noon to-day. The sheriff hav-
ing called over the jury, John Quinn was
placed in the dock. r. A. Harrison, Mr..
McNats and j. Patterson appeared for the
Crown, and Kenneth Mckenzie, O. c., for
the prisoner. The prisoners counsel ap-
piled for postponement of trial in conse-
quence of the absence of material witnesses
who could not be found, and on other
grounds set forth in an affidavit, and also
that he found great difficulty in obtaining
the necessary evidence, The affidavit set
forth that the prisoner belongs to Roches-
ter, N. Y; that certain newspaper pub
lished articles calculated to prejudice the
public minds against him, and also the
minds of the jurors, and that he (prisoner)
M ha1 1Og Nfk kk.. ckI.
evidence against him, and had been desti-
tute until recently of the means of making
inquiry as to the evidence. The prisoner
further states he will be ready for trial in
January next.
Mr.. Mckenzie urged that delay should be
granted. Mr.. r. A. Harrison contended
that as to-day was the day the prisoner had
stated he would be ready for trial, and that
the Crown had been at great expense and
Inconvenience in bringing witnesses here.
the grounds set forth in the affidavit would
not warrant the application being granted.
The Judge, upon looking over news
papers, refused to Overrule that portion
Of the affidavit referring to them, but sug-
gested certain amendments, which being
made the application was granted and the
trial postponed till the 18th of next month.
The next prisoner brought into court
was Patrick Magrath, who claims to be an
American citizen. Mr.. Mckenzie made
similar application for pOstponement as be-
fore. .-..,'-
OTTAWA, G. W., Oct. 3l.-Hon. Messrs.
McDougall, Mcdonald and Campbell are
expected to-day.
1t is thought probable that Cabinet
Council will be held here tomorrow to dis
cuss the verdict found against the Fenian
prisoners. 1t Is not likely anything will
be decided upon until the full meeting in
Montreal next week. 80
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-11-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
LYONS PERIODICAL RODPS 1.
THE GREAT FEMALE REMEDY FOR
f.. . IRREGULARITIES. .,r

These Drops area scientifically compounded fluid
prepai alton, and better than any Pills, Powders or I
Nostrums. BeiRg liquid their action is direct and
positive, rendering them reliable ST. eedy and GER
tain specific for the of all distractions and sup
pressions of nature Their popularity is indicated
by the fact that 100 coo bottles are annually sold
and consumed by the ladies of the United States,
every one Of whom speak in the strongest terms Of
praise OF their great merits. They are rapidly TAX
ing the place Of every other Female Remedy, and
are considered by all who know sught of them as
the suTest, safest and most nfsible preparation in
the world, for the Of all female pie ints Il
removal Of all distractions OF nature, and the Dir
motion OF health, regularity and strength Explicit
directions sta ting when they may be used and ex- n
planning when and why they should not, nor 4
could not be used without producing effects contra
ryto natures chosen laws. will be found carefully
folded around each bottle, with the written sigma
ture Of JOHN u. LYON, without which none are gel
uine 70 "H '..t#I HT. .rf..l-tiua
Prepared by DR.. JOHN l.. LYON, 1876 Chape y
street, New Haven, Conn.,. who can be consulted 2
either personally or by mail Enclosing stamp, col
ceTnng all private seases and female
Sold By Druggists everywhere. ] l.E UTIiIIl
..."t.,, ,,sIs. -. q q. q. CLARK, a CO..Itlys
sep29-d&wly ~
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Cincinnati Market.

FL0UR-Suprrfne is now held at $40 5CsIl rs
evra at tls c0el52 25; family at Sl39l4, and fancJ
WHEAT-No. l Red winter 50 s5B2 30: exhs
~ 9O92 95. Choice bill is held at 80. Spring was
also in better request and large sales ere made No
/ is ED at 81 IS and extra ut ~ 50 ~ So. -.
7s9SOc, and shtled at 50 gS3c; she ed was held at
S7S8c at the hse. There were sales of zoo bushels
ear at the Cincinnati, Hamilton Dayton railroad at
OkTS-Thc market was steady. closing at 4s949c
for No and Sic for No in bulk or elevator
RYE-NO. 2 is held at 81 l291 IL. No. l at 81 26,
and extra at 81 80. Sales of 400 bushels No. l to
BARLEY-The marketi is frmer for the higher
grades, with good demand st 81 CSC 20 for prime
fall. One lot Of choice brought 81 70. Extra State
PROVlSluNS-Bul Meats and Bacon are lower:
Bulk shoulders coud be bought at I4c packed, aud
sides sold at l5c packed. Bac shoulder, sold
at l6c; ribbed Sides at l6J 1870 and clear Sides
at lSLC9lshc. Lard is dull; 800 terces prirre city
sold at l3c; l200 pieces Sides ereen sold at l2c 800
hogsheads bulk rib Sides sold at 5, packed, and Is
do Bacon clear Sides at ls1Sc packed.
HOGS-The market is dull, aud prices are nOmin-
al, at So as so gross. Or .a' .. T-
C0TTON-Middling is dull at s693s1ac, and other
grader in proportion.
C0FFEE-The demand continues fair, at 2669
SOHc for fair 10 choice Rio.
refined.
BUTTER-The demand is good for the choice
grades, and the market rules firm at 3O932c for
prime TO choice Cent al Ohio.
CHEESE The market is quiet and unchanged.
at l6 sl6c per pound, actual tare, for Western Re-
serve and Hamburg, in small lots. ID. .... ..-.--..
EGGS-Tne MARKETS steady and firm at 2S 29c
per dozen, shippers, cognt, ior. prime. -,
duty paid at o. "a. ~ E..0.rT. I
SEED-The demand for Clover is only moderate.
but it is held firmly at So Timothy rules steady,
but rather dull at s3s3lo Flax is firm but steady
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New york IarI,t,ct 81,

,COTTON-Irragu ar and heavy; 3sHc for mid
ding unland.. and 4O@4O5So a 4. W )reIns. n
FLOUR-Open, lOs2Oc better, u cns II quiet
and hrm at slight. advance $lU l6DGR1l 95 for
extra State: Sl2 Is y so or extra Iouud ,oVp ohio
and ga 6O95 90 for trade brapds. Rye aour active
and firm VI 81 rs dsOO
MHISKY-C LIT and stead in bond at 49,
WHEAT-Aeuie. aud 5@lOc higher: 81 3092 So
for very superior Chicago spring. AMI % 4O926O for
Nor: Che ago and hilNaukee
RYE-Quiet; old we tern 81 35.
CORN-keceIpis 81, $50 bushels. Market 3@5c
lower closing unsettled and fra or: 81 20 for iDie.
rior 81 309 80 for shipping mixed western in store
and gfoat, chiefly at 81 sOSl 80. and closing firm at
:, OATS-Receipts 7s,7ss bushels. Market lc lower
aIes 4G 600 bushels at7Oc and 75c TOR Chicago and
COFFEE-ouiet AMI firm. ar r-..-t..l
SUGAR-Steady and III fair demand; Cuba l0x
M0LASSEs-very firm for lower grades, and
PETROLEUM--Lower but more active; elH@
WOOL-DOmestic heeces ,lull, heavy aGd decln-
ing, White foreign Is quiet and steady; 5O962c
32c for Texas. and 37Hc for California.
LEA EATHEh-Hem!Ock sole is in moderste request;
3393ic tor Buenos Ayres aud light weight. 349351Sc
for middle do, 3793sIc for heavy do, 32943c Ior
california light DO, 3ig35c for middle do, and 35
@37c for heavy do. "r r.. o
COAL-Foreign firm, with a moderate supply,
and good inquiry. Domestic selling at % 5O9
Is per ton Of 1000 pounds, from yards by auction
to-day; 10000 tons sold at 2l%6 69H for lump,
egg gate Anl store size. '.I. - -
PORK. DCci Iedly hrmer; $34 5O936 OOcash, and
S33 2Jg23 rs. teGuiar for new mess, closing at
S36 90 cash. $32 0O for old mess and 1877 90 G27 so
for prime for November delivery. S27 80 sellers
option, in December. ~ n H ,HE -IJE'
BEEF-Qllet At about previous prices. s ~
BEEF HA MS-Dull at 4Og45c. IT l''r... rt
BACON-lnsctive; l5J Tor Cumberland cut; 1876
for short bDed. IA d lGhc for snort clear. ., .
CUT MEATS-Dull and heavy; 49l4hc for
shoulders, and l6glS; lor yans.
DRESSED HOGS-Dul and heavy at l2c for
western. - .. #.
ELARD--l1eavy and lower at l3k9l5%c.
DUTTER-lull at 2O@33c for OJv; 35a44c for
State. and 5Oa55c for Orange caunty pals.
CHEESE-Dull st S9l7c.