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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-20
PHILADEIFHIA, Jan. IS, 1868.
Office 9l6 Arch Street.
M INANH4IU I dNIs.
U. s. Senator, WASHINGTON, D. c.

Hon. Rlchard Yates,
U. s. Senator, Washington, D. c.
Dear SIR: Accompanying this please find the
original reports and testimonials from Hospital
Surgeons, Presidents and Delegates of Commls-
slons, Merchants, and private individuals, rela-
tive 10 the efficacy of 'Paschal's Fever and Ague
Mixture,'' prepared by me, and which was so
extensively used during the la:e war. You will
observe that these reports, &c, were submitted
to the Medical Bureau by President Lincoln IN
his own hand writing. If, after You have read
these, you IAN feel free, in any way, to commend
this Ague cure TO the favorable consideration OF
your felow-cItIzens of Illinois, you will, am
persuaded, render them important service,
and do me distinguished kindness
Ever yours gratefully,
EDwARD s. MORRIS.
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DIR. BIGELOW

fY 10 the only Physician, as Special
e. ist, now in Chicago that can be en-
~ - tirely relied upon. Go to him, and
3<e not suffer that horrible disease to
49, remain in your system, disfguring
I 49, your face and body, besides des-
troying your happiness aud future
.-.sh~ prospects of life. He has made
Private Diseases and Nervous Debility his study
for the past twenty years, and Is therefore the
person whom all afflicted should consult. No one
ever heard OF a patient of his not being cured
since he has been IN this city. HIS reputation has
vouchers in all the city papers, his patients and
the medical profession, both mere ana abroad, as
being the most skilled specialist here, and thor
ough master OF all sexual diseases. If all others
fail don't despair, give him call. 1t is only
common occurrence with him to cure such cases
His rooms separate for ladies and gentlemen
and the most complete In the city.
YoUse MEN, TAKE PARTICULAR NorICE.-Dr
BipeIow deyotes much OF his time to the treat
ment of those cases caused by secret habit
which ruins both body and mind, uniting tn
unfortunate individual for either business o.
clety. The sad effect of these early habits,
the ex ess of ripper ,ears, to weaken and debli
tate the constitution, destroy the physical and
mental powers diminish and enfeebls the natura
feelings, and exhaust the mental energies of man
hood the pleasures of life marred, the OBJ
iect of marriage frustrated, and existence itself
rendered term of un' easing misery and regret.
Such persons, especially those contemplating
maj riage, should lose time in making immedi-
ate ar p.satIon, as DR.. B., by his new treatment,
is enabled to insure speedy and permanent
cure.
Consultations free and onfdential. Office, No
l79 South Clark Street, corner OF Monroe, halt
block from the Post Office p. o. box l54, Chica-
GO, Ill. Office hours from 9 A. NJ. TO P. VI.
Send for his s'Guide to Health,'' published
monthly, tree of charge.
N. B.-Ladies send for descriptive circular
of Pessarie Remedie, the best preventive of con-
ception known. Sent to any address free OF
charge. apl5dwly.
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HE BEST MARKET REPORTS
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Remember,

Thl. mis- BIttsrs is not Alcoholic, contains no
Rum or Whisky, and cannot make Drunkards, but
the Best Tonic in the World.
From the Rev. z. D. Fendall, Assistant Editor
Christian Chronicle, Philada.
nave derived decided benefit from the OF
Hoofand's German Bitters, and feel 1t my privil-
eye to recommend them a most valuable tonic,
all who are suffering from general debility or
rom Diseases arising from derangement OF the
ivsr. Yours truly, $50 Z. D. FENDALL.
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Washington, Jim. l6, 1866.

Washington, Jim. 10, 1866.
Nh Edward s. Morris,
No. 9l6 Arch Street, Philada.
Dear SiT / have examined the Testimonials
and Reports submitted in favor of your AgUe
cure, and am free to say that they appear TO me
to be exceedingly strong, and to come from sour
ces eminentIy entItled to belief. 4 medicine
recommended is, in my opinion, worthy of full
and fair trial. RICHARD YATES
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-20

Jay Cooke, the celebrated Banker; Jas. Pollock
Ex-Gov. of Penna.-now President OF the U. 5
Mint, at Philadelphia; Geo. H. Stuart, the emf =
nent philanthropist: Prof. James c. Booth, Ana
lytical Chemist and by
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-20
HER Rsvs Nm HOUSE

CORNER ILLINOIS g. WASHINGTON
STREETS, ROCK ISLAND.
HAVING purchased this hotel and fitted
IL it up in good style, 1 respectfully solicit
share of public patronage. The house is located
in the very centre OF busness the ferry land
ing and not far from the railroad depots.
few boarders be supplied with good
rooms and board.
Es-I have a 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. B.-A good barber's saloon connected with
the house. CHARLES HERMANN,
Proprietor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-01
A HIGH OLD WEDDING.

The Fran kiln (lnd J JeneIsouien
m respopstbIe for the following
h.rS lam. We wish IL distinctly
nndefstcod that we don't vouch for
its trufh. as we don't believe quite
a ereat an ass could be found, even
in brown county,
aTbe bridegroom resides near
Nash, Tile, Brown county, At which
place he had lived with "dad"
frem his babehood mp. But the
time came when the son bsthought
himself Of tbs age TO chose Q com.
panion and 'sset mp Q trade" In
hoop.poies, for himself. SO paying
Q Tying visit, on foot, to the town
Of Bafgarvllle, he became enam.
ofed Of one Of the fair daugneers OF
that place, Wooed, won. ana tne
day WIS named when the twain
should be one Accordingly me
services Of Esquire D. were en-.
gaGed, and all ths necessary pre-
uminarieo ARRANGED. .Fe.4
The day had arrived When tne
haDOv couple were 20 b united,
en6 f6e fAfher ard son ees out on
foot-not owning any horses-foi
8sfeaYyillo, and though someWnas
o6 \ 'eHions walk over roogh fro-
rem rfadD, tAoy made TIE "Trip In
Due tine. Nearing the place where
ths marriage ceremony Was 20 b
.pArleeAe1, 3 eepH6 q foln Won
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-01

seen In the house and yard await.
wflted, and he told dad" that no
believed he'd 60 back; but s'dad"
told him that would nsver do-that
he must be- q man and marry the
gal. By earnest entreaty Jim went
a. far a. the gate, when he made .
halt, and said he "warn't going In
the house TO Be q laughing stock 7"
Quite q crowd had gathered, and
all things were ready. A bountt.
full dinner was spread-the bride
was arrayed In q bran new drese,
and wore her hair trimmed In csI
aas, gresn, yellow, And red team.
ers. Esquire D-sat cross legged,
q huge standing shirt co liar, sun
a. ciapboard, prevented the t1rn !.
Ing Of his head to either side with.
ont moving his body. He held
something sslike unto the Constttu.
ton" in his hands, and was wait
ing 70 perform the Official services
for which ne had been engaged.
Jim fingered at the gate pest for
some half hour, and ali that ssdad~
and friends present could say
wouldn't encourage him e. 20 70
the house. Finally, one Of the
young fellows present said. aLIes
him alane; I'll marry her." and
started into the house. This aroused
Jim At once, and he started in &C
the back door, and gathered his
amanced by the arm! Esq utro
D. arose with the solemnity OF
q judge, and sinking his hsts down
In his trousers pockets, sby the
authority which he held IN his
hand" pronounced them 'sman
Dinner vas over, and TIE r.
mainder Of the afternoon passed OF
very pleasantly. Night came ana
arrangements were made 20 20 %
bed. As customary, of course, c
was expocsod that the new mar.
ried couple would slesp together.
This jim osjectsd 70, ana said.
s.dogeon IL I'd sleep with her 90
Finally a. it grew iate, he Waa
prevailed upon 70 20 % bed. but
would not pull on his clothes, nor
4 GET under the cover. but lay down
boots and all, and @, passed sno
| first night OF hts married lite
sleeping with o woman! Jim hes
learned. no doubt py tbs sim
not 70 Be 20 shy.
~a0resns.Ssal 10 shs asszrsl
drink for the Fentaas.
W Doubtful sAiass are very IN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-01
NY uGOOD.FOR.NOTHING."
By EMILY II. MILLER.

what ,. T.; . ,sr' good for my brave
Answer that question for me II VOC
You, With your fingers as white As
You, WITH your rinslsts - bright -
All the t day long with your busy con-
Into ali mischief and fun ron are dri-
See n YOUR wise little NOODLE can tell
What ycp are COED for-now ponder IL
Over the carpet, the dear little feet
Came With Q pstter, to climb on my
Two Re- %;ssr, eyes, full of fr0'io and
Under their lashss looked mp unto
Two little hands, pressing soft on my
Drew me down close in loving en-
Two resy iils ssvs the answer so
"aood to love you. manms; good to
love you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-01

J. u0a0reen"-Ssal 10 shs asszrsl
drink for the Fentans. -
III Doubtful tAiass are very IN.
certain.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-29

= A PHENoNRNoN.-On the morning of the 81
instant, from halfpast eleven to quarter.past
twelve, Birmingham, England, was enVeloped
four p. NJ. II was as dark as in the middle of a
winters night AT both periods there was
moderate fall Of rain, with little wind.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-29

WALNUT STREET THEATRE, Mr. Booth appears
Booths "ShylOck" is another of the gems of his
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NAVY GAZETTE.
Allowance to Navy Omcors.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Nav %,
iS66.-Congress having, IN view of the call for
increased compensation to officers of the navy,
repealed the law which prohibited any allo "
for furniture or Tor lights, or fuel etc, the De-
partment, in order TO prevent a recurrence of
the 1rregul lariles, abuses, and arbitrary allow
ances which occasioned the prohibition, deems
ton in lieu OF the extra allowances which we're
prohibited by the law now repealed. Accord.
iDgly, from and after the first day of June prox-
imo, officers who are not provided with quarters
thrty-three and thrd per centum of their paw
In lieu OF all allowances, except for mileage or
travelling expenses under orders, and those pro.
ylded with such quarters twenty per centum of
their pay III lieu of said allowance. The act of
March 3, 1865, having increased the pay of mid
shpmen and mates, the allowance hereby autho-
rized will not be extended to them.
GIDEON WELLEs, Secretary of the Navy,
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ADJUSTMENTS.

NEW CHESTNUT STREET THEATRE.-A full house
assembled to greet the debut OF the We0b Sisters.
These young ladies played two weeks engagement
last year at the Arch. They have, unfortunately, a
propensity for giving what called Protean pieces,
patchwOlks kept together from one ImpersonatI on
and another by such filmsy stuff, that it VIII not
hold either interest probability, and is most
wearying. 1t would be far better to personate one
after another the various changes, as Miss Stanley
did, rather than inaict piece the audience like
the Dying child. 1t was well put on the stage and
had the assistance from the company possible still
II was intensely tlresOme Miss Emma W eDb IS nice
looking, lady like person, with discretion sufficient
not to attempt too much. She is chiefly employed
in interesting young heroines or in singing second
in duets with Miss Ada. Miss Ada is pretty, young,
lively, with magnificent eyes. Her vivacity is her
special talent She changes her dresses with great
Quickners, but remains ever the same person. Her
dialects are all alike; but then she is young and
pretty, and full animal spirits, sings good comic
Song and dances capital jig, has no objection TO
breeches-ong Shorthand in fact, is in every way
calculated 10 fill the house, the gallery to the
pit especially the galleries. The great advantage
with the Webb Sisters 49, that they know about five
hundred pieces and vary them every night giving
generally two or three each performance
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MUSICAL FUND HALL.-Mr. I. L. Rice will give
his farewell concert this evening. MIR. WOltsohn
and MIR. Simon Hassler will play.
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ARMY GAZETTE.
Court Martial for the Trial OF PaymasteF
RRul0tnR

A general court-martial has been appointe TO
OF Nav. 1865, or as soon thereafter as praetica.
ble for the trial Of Brevet Lieutenant-C Colonel E.
B. Paulding, additional paymaster United States
service, and such other prisoners as may be
brought before it.
Detd1 of The Cout-Maor- General G. @. Augur,
United States Volunteers; Brevet Brigader.
General p p. De Witt Colonel Veteran Reserve
Corps; Brevet BrigadIer General o. V. DAYTON,
Colonel 18th Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps
Brevet Brigadier. General f. p. Fyffe, Colonel
9TH Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps; Brevet
Colonel d. NJ. Sells, Lieutenant-C Colonel lO7th
Regiment UnitedHStates Colored Troops; Brevet
Colonel T. A. Dodge, Major Veteran Reserve
Corps Captain W. K. Haviland, I4th Regiment
Veteran Corps, Judge Advocate.
No other officers than those named can be as
sembled without manifest injury to the service
The court Will sit without regard to hours.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-29

CRIME IN SCOTLAND From an official return
IT appears that in 1865 there we're 1861 offenders
committed for trial in Scotland OF these,
three were sentenced to death, 179 to penal ser.
yitude, 1884 to various terms of imprisonment,
10 to be detained in reformatory schools, and
ZIG to be whipped, fined, or discharged on
security.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-29

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC Mr. and Mrs.
MOrdaunt give a farewell benefit here tomorrow
evening. The Colleen B0tDn with Mr. and Mrs. Mor-
daunt, Miss Noemie de MarPuerittes appearing as
"EiIy C'Connor" for the first time. The other at
fractions are great Mr. Mordaunt has long been
popular amongst us, and should receive hearty
farewell, showing how he has been appreciated and
how he will be regretted.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-29

ARCH STREET JHEATRR.-Mrs. John Drew made
her first app arance last night to very moderately
filled house, IN the comedy Of The Needtat. The
play was as successful Its first presentation,
specialites. Mr. MackaY, OF course, carried off the
honOrs Of the evening. His thoroughly artistic and
natural dehneahon OF the supplemented cockney
Is q pictule that engraves itsel on the memory.
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COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO Mr. WILLIAM
JOHNSON. The patrons of the p, relh Amateur
Italian Opera and the Seventeenth Street Drawing
Room will OF forget the complimentary benefit to
Mr.. William johnson, to take pace this evening.
The bill provided for the occasion is most atrac-
tive one throughout, and we doubt not the house
will be crowded to its utmost capacity. Mr.. john
mOnial, and we shall be glad to know that the re.
suits OF the entertainment will have fully equaled
hls deserts
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DRY GOODS.

= R L g l. &c w Q O d,
Northwest Corner of EIGHTH and
FILBERT Streets,
Have iust opened at their new Store
100 dozen Linen Huckaback Towels lar0e 81 ze,
37b cents; Linen Towels, 10, %, 25 2s sll, s7i up
Table Linens Napkins and Doylies
Best makes shlrting LINENS.
WHITE GOODS. WHITE GOODS.
A large assortment Of soft-fnish Cambrics, JAG
nets and Nains ooks, Victoria Lawns and Swiss Mu
Fine quality Shroud MuSlins
White Piques, 80, 60 75 30 80 and 81 90 per yard
NaiIsOok Stripe Muslins Is, 81, s7y up t. to 81.
Hair Cord stripe and Plaid Muslins.
Just opened: q new LOT of Marsees Quilts, from
S5 90 up 10 SIb co. at less than importers prices.
Honey Comb and Lancaster Qu It's
Best makes Bleached and UGbleached Muslins az
the very lowest market prices.
Pllow.case and Sheeting Muslins
American Prints and Ginghams.
Fire Scotch Ginghams.
black a1wool Delaines 40 cents; double.width
black all.wool Delaines Sc and IS cents; black De-
LANES, double width fine quality, 87J cents black
and white plaid Mohars, 37B cents; very cheap fine
quality black Alpacas.
Figured Mohair Lustres 40 cents a yard
Double width white Barege.
Linen Fans, from 10 cents up to 81 90.
A large assortment OF Hosiery and Gloves
Needle worked Bands, Edgings InseTtlngs, and
FlOunclng Dlmity Bands.
Silk Sun Umbrellas, and Hoop Skirts.
PRICE & WOOD.
NV. Corner EIGHTH and FILBERT SITS.
N just opened, a new lot of French Soaps
Dressing Combs The above were imported to order,
and are very cheap. 2iS
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AUCTION SALES,

- AN AST e. WARN OCK.
AUCTlONEERS,
6IsS 80. 2lO MARKET Street
LARGE POSITIVE SPRING SALE OF 600 LOTS
AMERICAN AND IMPORTED DRY GOODS,
RlBBoNS, MILLINERY GOODS, EMBRoID e.
RES LINEN AND HOSIERY GOODS, ETC, BY
On Wednesday Morning,
May 30 commencing at 10 O'Clock, comprising q most
attractive assortment seasonabe and desirable goods
for present sales
CLOAKS, COATS, ETC.
Also on Wednesday Morning invoice of attest Paris
So le heavy gran de Naples and French cloth
cloaks coats circulars, basdues, basquines etc. all
made and trimmed in superior manner tor irst-cass
Baes. 1t
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ASSEMBLY BUMDNGs.-The Carolina Twins"
remain only this week The medical faculty have
all pronounced them wonders in the Rural and
scientific world. They pleasant and lively girls
and there nothing startling IN their appearance
They remain only this week
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-22
NEWSPAPER NEWS.

The delegation from the North Amer.
car British provinces, who are now in
Washington for the purpose of securing,
If possible, an extension of the reciprO-
city treaty, accompanied by Secretary
McCulloch, called On the President on
Wednesday, and paid their respects.
They propose, in a day or two, making
a trip to Richmond; and, upon their re-
turn, will have an interview with the
Secretary of the Treasury and Commit
tee of Ways and Means, with regard to
the object of their mission. 70
The muster-out of fifty additional paw.
masters, which was to have been order
ed during the present month. has beeu
| postponed, it is said, owing TO the reduc-
ton of the army not being SO rapid as
was formerly expected, and the scatter
ed condition of the troops, rendering it
necessary to retain the present force
some time longer.
A rubicnnd old gentleman In Wall
street was pointed out to us yesterday "a
having been a Collector Of the Port of
New York for owe fifty years. He
looked so, and the Port seemed to agree
with him.-Sat. Press.
Queen Victoria has sent one of her
maids OF honor to Brussels to obtain
iroii. Tue Queen OF the Belgians in per-
son q detailed account of the last mo-
ments of Leopold I.
Quibble says he is firmly persuaded
that the "sick man. Of Mexico will be
cured eventually by Monroe doctoring
Washington Republic.
Con-. BY A CREDITOR. WHY should
every lamplighter be named William I
Because Bills run up 50 quickly. Punch,
An Irishman In New Britain, Conn,
smoked his pipe so furiously that hs
! burnt his house down.
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BAGDAD AND

Let one imagine a plain of sand angu-
lar between the sea and river, with about
three acres of little low wooden houses,
''we1ged" in h~elter-skelter upon 1t, and
a row of large wooden warehouses-ap-
parently built with some aim at regu-
larity -along the river side, for possibly
more than half a mile, and he has q pic
ture of Bagdad. The streets are all mar
row, and as nasty as those of ancient
Rome, and this, although the houses
are mostly newly built. The hotels are
thronged with bed bugs. The people
are from everywhere, and all uncom-
fOrtable-the soldiers scowling and sput.
tering Spanish the officials exceeding
~ courteous aud polite the food fair
and fare exorbitant the warehouses
bursting with spectators goods and
everybody a SPECTATOR ; the wharves
crowded, the warehouses crowded the
soldiers crowded, and the bed-bugs
crowded. Such was Bagdad on the LIST
of December, 1865. at
The ride from Bagdad to Matamoros
Is accomplished over a road, at last &C.
counts, most excellent, and by rapid
| stages making the trip in about four
hours. The distance Is about thirty-fvs
miles. The country Is HAT and mOnot-
onous, only redeemed by occasional
sandhills and patches of a mosquito,
shrub, with peeps at times Of the Rio
Grande, which Is really anything but
grand-along the right, jagged IN either
side, here and there with q jagged la
goona. Now and then q ranch, Enclosed
into the ground, with its low filthy
"mansion of mud and thatch,n and its
lazy, swarthy tenants; nearly nude, but
invariably under some huge sombreros,
as they squat on the ground about the
door, attract your attention as you whiri
by, leaving ranch, fences, roadside, ten
antry, and all, enveloped in q cloud Of
dust.
One observes a few tall, black crosses
by the roadside, scattered along, where
bandits HAYS given their victims a re-
Quiescdt in former years. Such occur
ences of late are very frequent, the route
being II that offers great facilities to
the professional highwayman. The I'm
perial Government certainly deserves
the credit of having done q great deal to
eradicate this scourge from the roads.
Its speedy and summary manner Of
dealing with the culprits it has arrested
has had its effect.
Atlength you enter Matamoros, where
you are at once cast among a crowd Of
Americans, Frenchmen, Spaniards,
"Yankecsf' spectators, Mexicans, and
Confederates, Chotos, Indians, half
breeds, custom house officials, police
men and pick-pockets. The houses of
Matamoros are low, of dimensions in
deed scarcely expanded enough to ac-
commodate the vast and various fieas
which dispute the possession with the
lbipedal occupants. The thieves in the
town are only second to the fleas in
number and audacity. The population
of -Matamoros is normally abont six
thousand, but has swollen since the war
by accretions of Confederates, Liberal.
lists, and traders, so as to make II diff
suit to be computed at the present time.