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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-10-27

A PRISON OUTBREAK ABOUT TOBACCo-The
Toulon journals give accounts of a serious
outbreak among The youthful con victs confined
IN peniten tiary in the lie de Levant. A feel
ing OF dissatisfaction was expressed among the
eonvlcts that they were not allowed longer
periods of recreation and permission to smoke
tobacco The concession demanded being re.
fused, the humans overpowered the wardens
seized the director of the establishment and
thrust him into a cell, plundered the stores of
Inc estaolIs hment, and set fire to large oman.
Titles of petroleum and other in fammable ma
terlals which they found in the cellars
Soas,guard signaiman succeeded in rescuing
the director, bu. at the risk Of his own rjfe for
ne was caught by the conviets, who reyenged
themselves by casting him into a deep di:o
where be lay for long time with broken L.,
Upon the news of the outbreak reachin1
TouioD, a strong military force was disnatenad
o when speeIny restored . certain degree Of
oIoer, put the penitentiary buildings wera
elm?s'entirely destroyed, aad fourteen of lis
late inmates were found to have persisted in
me flames. Ies principal leaders of the insur.
none NOR, than sixteen years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-10-27

- HAMLiND Csbtlse Oresne have Tut bean
r.ssiysa which We Se'S - sffsHSeAs1 lFesssa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-10-27

-eelA ey .. 0sT0Re .rsrnss nth stree, ana Pam.
riveMs evsnass Weehinetoa; HENRY COX.
hSsS a. SDd g Rslss,,l: ssnsraiy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-10-27

- The Queofc winter extends from the
micdle Of October 20 the first week in NAV,
ard the unhappy condition OF those poor peo.
pie, who we're rendered homeless by the great
fire. cen hardly ee exaggera,e1.
|" when we picture the hundred or more
trunks that ladies travel with, says Punch,
we cannot renecsine how happy is the eIs.
phant, whose. WIFE. when on . ,ournsy. onEv
has one trunk. 80 -s'.-f -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

The committee of the Virginia legislature wal.
ted upon the president on the 10th, and presen-
ted TO him the resolutions adopted by that body
in Endorsement of his policy of restoration. An
address was made By the chairman of the COM
mittee, to which the president responded In
MS remarks Mr.. johnson declared that ''the rem
resentatives of the states and the people in ma
tionai legislature must necessarily, according to
the intent OF the constitution, be lovai men"
and when the people send such men in good
faith, they entitled to representation through
them and that, "When the states and their
people shall have complied with the requirements
Of the government, / shall be in favor of their
resuming their former relations" After remark
inc upon the existence of 'extreme men north
and extreme men south" the president said -
| The government, in the assertion of its power.
and in the maintenance of the principles of the
constitution, has taken hold of one extreme and
with the strong arm of physical power has put
down the rebellion. Now, as we swing around
the circle of the Union, with fixed aud unalter-
able determination to stand BY it, we find a
counterpart, or duplicate, of the same spirit
"Ths other extreme which stands in the way
must get out Of it The president concluded
with the declaration tina. "The measure of his
ambition will be filed when all these states are
restored, each having its representatives in the
national council, so that we can proclaim peace
and good will among the people of the United
! States"
! In recent conversation between the president
| and distinguished representative the former
| said, ''He did not believe that the effort now
making by some who called themselves the ne
groes special friends, to force universal suffrage
| upon the states, was wise or judicious;' and he
asserted thas, while she might differ with indi-
vdnals Of what was called the Union party, as to
| the means to be used, he considered himself in
general accord with that party asa whole. in the
ends to be reached
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

An old Methodist, very great at responses
which were not always appropriate, but always
well meant, went one day to hear a popular
preacher. The preacher usually lucid, was rath-
perplexed, and felt it himself He labored
through the first part and then said
Brother, have reached the conclusion of my
first point
'Thank God'' calculated the old man, who
sat before him, profoundly interested, in a voice
that was heard in every part of the large church.
The last part of that sermon was harder to
preach than the first.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

1t is told of the late Sir Ashley Cooper, that on
visiting Paris he was asked by the seTgeon en-
chef of the empire how many times he had per-
formed a certain feat of surgery. He replied
that he performed the operation / 8 times. "Ah,
out Monster, have done him l60 time. How
many times did you save his life" continued
the curious Frenchman, after he had looked into
the black amazement of Sir Astley's face. ~
said the Enghshman, saved / out of the l3.-
How many did you save out Of 1907" "Ah,
Monsieur, l ose them all, but de operation was
verv briQignLc"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
BRIDGING THE MISSISSIPPI.

We have received the following article, in
printed circular, from St. Louis, and call
the attention of our readers to the impor-
lance of the proposed act, viz:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
FARM WAGONS.

NOTWITHSTANDING / am building g
IN large number of Pixies Peak Wagons, still
continue the bu siness of making
THE VERY BEST FARM WAGONS,
and woulds,y to the farmers OF this and adjoin
ing counties that / can supply them with any
thing they want in my line, of the best quality
nd at reasonable rates. B. II. KIMBALL.
Rock Island, Jan. 90 dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

A member of the Penobscot bar claims, in
support of a motion for a new trial, that 18th,
jury were unduly Influenced by the great person
al beauty of the female plaintiff"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

Sold at Wholesale, N Chicago, by Fuller. Finch
s. Fuller, Burnhams & Van Setback Lord 4
Smith. Smith Il Dyer, ]. II. Reed * Co, Chas, c.
Smith, Dietzsch, Block 4 Co, II, Seoul, w. d.
Harris Co, Post & Radeau, and by druggists
and dealers generally.
noy27d6m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
NOTICE..

TlHE COMPREHENSIVE existing under
l. the name of Aiken, Jarvis d Burial is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All debts due the above firm must be paid to u.
NJ. Aiken who hereby assumes all the liabilities oil
said firm. c. NJ AIKEN,
c. A JARVIS,
c. E. BURIAL.
Rock Inland, Fsb'y 8, 1866, dwtE
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

Punch says that yankee baby will crawl out
ofhis cradle, take a survey of il, invent an i'm
provement. and apply for patent before he is
six months old.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
STRANGE, BUT TRUE.

LIVERY young lady and gentleman in the
IL United States can hear som thing very much
to their advantage by return mail Gree OF charge)
by addressing the undersigned. Those having
fears OF being humbugged will oblige bv not not
icing this card. All others will please address
their obedient servant,
THOS. F. CHAPMAN,
s3l Broadway, New York.
febl3wly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

New York waiter girl expressed her indigna-
ton at boarder's impertinence by smashing a
plate over his head. To add to bis chagrin, the
landlord made him pay for the crockay.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
By TELEGRAPH
Exported for Ms Dolly Argus.
New YORK, Feb a.
The N. Y. World's Washington special

The N. 7. Worlds Washington special
says:
The house judiciary committee have rejected
nearly all the various propositions to amend the
constitution referred to them and the bill aixing
the death penalty for eountereitng fractional cur
rency.
The Ways and Means committee have had sew
erai interviews with the British minister since the
departure of the Canadian officers. The object
and purpose of these interviews were to ascertain
If some arrangement could not be effected which
would be advantageous to both countries The
committee suggested to the British minister to
submit any propositions upon this subject which
he thought proper and they would be carefully
considered. They informed him that they
disposed to sanction such legislation looking to
fair and just reciprocal trade between the proviu-
ces and the United States.
The n. Y. Times special says:
The petition fOi pardon Of r. NJ. T. Hunter has
been Endorsed by the Virginia legislature. The
same legislature has resolved not to resume the
payment of the interest on her state debt for the
present.
The u. S. supreme court decided, this after.
noon, the case OF the city OF Cincinnati the Ohio
| s Mississippi R. r against the city. Hon. Hen
| c D. Coffin and r. NJ. Mitchell, of Cincinnati, nd
| Mr.. Eysrts, OF New York, counsel for the
| railroad. A large number OF bondholders in New
| York and Cincinnati interested in this decis
| ion.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

FROM THE FACT WE ARE OTHER
WISE DENIED JUSTICE FOR AG-
GRAVATED INJURIES CONTINUO-
USLY PERPETRATED.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
WHY IT SHOULD nE PROMPTLY PASSED,

That it may lessen litigation; more clearly de-
fine what INSCRIPTIONS men may not do; infn-
itely lessen fraud and perjury, and secure in
finite blessing 10 the public
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

WHY THIS BILL, OR ONE EMBoDY-
ING ITS FEATURES. SHOULD BE
PASSED.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

supreme court.
The dividing line of Iowa and Illinois is the |
middle (channeD of the river. The suit being |
brought in Iowa, the court there had no power |
beyond the middle of the river.
Verbatim Ertracts-'It is hardly possible to
deal with the whole obstruction of any bridge
across the Mississippi river, it being boundary
between states almost throughout its whole
lsngtbn "Congress could
extend the Jurisdiction of the federal COURT
across the Mississippi river by enlarging the judi
cial districts on either side, it could confer on
adjoining districts jurisdiction extending to
trespas. and torts committed within the shores
of the river but the courts cannot do 1t unless
authorized by an act of congress-
Ep.roaE OF OPINION OF THE MINORITY.
Ver5ot;s. Ertract.-"As 1 understand the
opinion (quoted above,) it neither denies nor adj
mits the obstruction; but places the decision
upon the ground, that the jurisdiction of the
court is incompetent to reach deal with the
question.
INFERENCE TO BE DRAWN.
Should parties on each side Of the river con-
spire to obstruct navigation, the people have no
redress.
INCEPTION OF TIE ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE.
Erected under a charter from the state of Hi
nois to the Railroad Bridge Company, with power
to mortgage, lease, sell, &c.
Built by the employees of the Mississippi and
Missouri Railroad Company and the Chicago and
Rock Island Railroad Company.
Suspiciously mortgaged to A. c. Flagg.
The Railroad Bridge Company never had a
dollar of stock paid in Yves myth, as bodiless
as Professor Peppers ghosts.
The Railroad Companies above named were
the actual owners, each to their own state
line.
WHAT WAS PROVEN IN THE BRIDGE TRIAL.
| That it is always imminently dangerous to life
| and property.
| BY collision with the piers, thirteen human
| lives, nine steamers, and seven barges with their
| oargoes numerous head of stock, and baggage OF
passengers and crew, were lost.
Fourteen steamers materially injured by col
| lision with piers, aside from number OF bar
ges.
Numerous RATS destroyed and broken mp
| seven in one morning before breakfast.
The larger and better class of steamers, by
reason of that obstruction, can no longer ply
there, and freights and insurance are raised.
The community damaged to the extent OF two
millions OF dollars.
FRET UNDER THE MOST FAVORABLE CIRcUM-
STANCES.
Ihat II may pioVide lot tue fapiuiy INCREASING
demand of trade. Since the Rock Island Bridg
trial, the carrying of freight by barges towed b
steamers has UNNECESSARILY improved; at les
daily running expense of a tow of 10000 bushei
at that period. A tug and barges now can ca'
nv freight equal to $685. bushels of bull
wheat. These crafts require wide water space
carry sufficient fuel, aim not to stow engines b,
tween port and port, and transport freg
from St. Paul to New Orleans at a less cos. tina
can railroad from the Mississippi to I'll
lakes.
| CAN A DRAwBRIDGE WITH A CLEAR span or TWO q
rHRIE HUNDRED FEET BIZ THROWN OVER a
WATER COURSE:
There is an iron swing bridge at Brest,
. France, spanning a water passage Of 341:6S fee
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
WATER COURSE ;

There is iron swing bridge at Brest, in
France, spanning water passage Of 247:6S feet
clear, movable off its bed for repairs, erected at
a total cost of S406, sol.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

In THE Rock ISLAND 1DGElCAsE.-Epit
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
Rustic Window Shades,
DISSOLUTION.

THE firm of Ross & Foster is this day dis
solved. by mutual agreement, Mr. Ross be-
coming sole proprietor and continuing the ous-
ness at the old stand. All debts due the iate
firm must be paid to him, and he VIII pay ali
debts owiag by the firm. oss
GEORGE FOSTER
Rock I,I,pd. J,n,y n, 1866, dw3w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

1 Gentleman who suffered for years from
y Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and
all the effects of youthful indiscretion, will for
the sake OF suffering humanity, send tree to all
who need it, the recipe and directions for making
the simple remedy by which he was cured. Suf-
ferers wishing to profit by the advertisers eIPer-
fence, can do so by addressing
JOHN B. OGDEN,
No. - Chambers ST., New York.
febl3wiy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
Catarrll Cured.

Theyare treating Catarrh a new system which
is Sure Cure for the Disease.
Experience ha- proved that Catarrh cannot be-
cured by local treatment alone; hence the many
advertised cures for Catarrh, all of which are loo
remedies, give relief only while the PATIENTS US.
ing them, but never cure.
Understanding the disease, and we know it can
not be cured by local treatment alone, therefore
we also prescribe constitutional remedy be
taken, and by the combined local and
al treatment, we are enabled to remove the cause
of Catarrh, and thereby effect
PERMANENT CURE.
Their consultations for years have averaged tram
five to seven thousand year, which gives them n
experience unsurpassed by any, and equalled on,
ly by few.
stages Of disease. While all diseases are durable
if taken In season, all stages not. Your case
may he durable this week, not next-to-day, not
tomorrow; hence the danger OF delay.
No Case ,ctH be Received ,ohen there are any
doubts of Cure or Relief
Our terms cash hence the money must be
sent with all orders for medicines. 1t costs from
FIVE to fifteen dollars per month to doctor with
US, which includes medicines.
Va The poor will be favored.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Patients must write their name, state, post Of
fee address, plainly. All letters requiring D.
swer, must contain letter stamp, and be address
ed to DIR. KNAPP s. son, Box 6is3 Chicago, Ill.
ANY of the above diseases can be treated
eessfully by the patients describing their in
letter, when they cannot
DR.. Knapp, who will Visit Rock Island regularly
in the future can be consulted at the Island City
Hotel,
MONDAY FEB. 18th, 1865.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
ge-9ay's Advertissmsuts.
HALLS
VEGETABLE SICILLAN
Hair Remover!

As the name indicates, not only
renews the growth ofthe hair when
thin and falling off, but positively;
renews the color to its original
shade when it 10 turning white
ior grey, whether caused by dis
ease, grief or old age.
1t will certainly do what is
claimed for it, fact to which hun
dreds, nay thousands who have
used 1t, are ready and willing to
testify. Where one bottle is usea,l
in any community, its reputation
i''spreads like wild fire. and is
the best advertisement and recon-
mend alton we desire. In the
Eastern States, where the Gre
newer" originated, the young lad
les use it as a hair dressing; it 10
found on the toilet tables OF young
men, talso at their BARRIERS, while
older men and women who desire
renewer and restorative for their
grey locks and bald heads will n OF,
be without this article, which
gives in every instance, entire sat-
Isfacton.
CAUTION.
Don't let any druggist or dealer.
urge upon you a different article,
as there is no preparation in the
world like this, Beware OF any,
article purporting to be the same.
Try Halls Hair renewer and you
will use no other.
If not sold at druggists in your.
town, trial bottle will be sent,
you by express, upon receipt of
one dollar by mail, thus giving you
an opportunity at once OF testing
its excellent qualities.
Orders tor TRIAL bottles must be
addressed to
G. A. COOK. Chicago,
General Agent for Northwestern
States.
Office, 81 Dearborn st.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
ALBANY, Feb. IA.

An accident happened on the r. r s. r.. r. this
morning, about miles from Whitehall, BY which
the morning mail train from Troy, consisting OF
4 cars, was thrown from the track and precipta-
ted down an embaakment about 20 feet. The
first passenger coach, ir which were upwards OF
60 passengers struck stone and was dashed to
pieces. SIX passengers aud one employee are
vounded-oniy . Of them seriously. The acct
dent was caused by broken rail.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
MONDAY FEB. 18th, 1885.

Read the following testimonial from some o:
the most prominent physicians and citizens oil
Davenport:
Hav ng had practical proof Of the ability OF DF.
Saunders to eradicate the various Affections oil the
feet. we take great pleasure IN introducing MIN
and mis- mode of treatment, to those suffering from
Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails. Chiibl.in' OF
Frozen Feet. The doctor bears testimonials IRON
many of the first medical men of this country, he
is very scientific and skillful operator, worthy
the confidence of all who may require his ser'Ic'
es.
e. 5. BARROWS, NJ. D. J. J. TOMsoN, NJ ID
Holm NJ ALDER ND. r. LOURY.
P. III. WORLEY, NJ ID. r ID. CONE.
CBENEZER COOK. ii. Is. SMlI n.
J, McCOURTNEY. }. McCULLoOoh'
r SAUNDERS Md E. NJ. GREENE.
Office hours from a. m, to p N.
j.n2idtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14
CINCINNATI, Feb'y IA.

In the kentucky legislature, yesterday. the l.
ate adopted the house resolution requesting the
movai of troops from the state; condemnIng the
freedmen's bureau asking for the restoration OF
habeas corpus, and rejecting the constitutional
amend enr
In the Ohio legislature The house passed bill
fixing eight hours for days labor-voie, 20 to
IA.
At Knoxville, yesterday, negro hung BY
mob for shooting Lieut.. Col. Dyer, Of the Isl
Tenn. cavalry.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

Almost every one some time or other has
been annoyed at finding choice stick of
hickory wood, which had been laid aside for
some special purpose, badly 'powder-posted,"
as it is called. But probably not one out of
q thousand persons have the most distant
idea, as to what manner of insect does the
mischief, and some perhaps do not even know
that the damage is done by any living crea-
ture, and attri butte 1t to a certain mysterious
influence upon the wood by some of the plan
etary bodies. AT all events, | knew an old
Pennsylvania Dutchmsn who believed tirml y
to the day of his deatn-in spite of my argu-
1nent to the contrsry-that if hickary wood
was cut in a particular state of the moon it
would never powder post" but If cut at an Y
other sime. il would powder pos" infallibly
What was the right time of the moon, ne didnot
profess to know himself, and he allowed that be
had cut hickory wood both in the new and in
the old of the moor, land found il" powder-post"
badly. Still, that there was some particular
time of the moon so benignly favorable, that
hickory cut at that time would last forev or
without posting" he had the full
lest and frmest belief, and, as is often the
case with wiser men, who allow their faith te
overmaster their reasoning powers, it was
useless to try TO argue him out of his belief
To many persons. perhaps, the damage
done by such puny spoilers as the above will
seem too insignificant TO be worth taking into
account. L. is in reality q mere flea bite,
compared with the gigantic drains upon the
purses of our citizens, made by the Hessian
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-14

Gov. HamIlton's message TO the conventions
calls attention TO the obaolete requirements of the
general government touching the doctrine of abol-
Ishng state sovereignty the abolition of slavery ,
the right of the blacks testify the courts of
justice and TO be protected in person and proper
~, and the reputation of the rebel debt.
GALVESTON, Feb -.
In the convention. Judge La;;ermer, from Red
River, introduced the olowIEE;
The people of Texas, IN convention assembled
cession adopted BY the so-Called convention OF the
state Of Texas, st the city of Austin, Feb'y I4th
1851. and III OF the acts and
proceedings of said so-cailed
convention shsll DC and the same are declared to
be null and void, and OF effect whatever from
the date OF their adoption. and they hereby fur
Their declare tEat neither the state Of Texas or
any other OF the federal Union has the right
in the constitution Of the UnIte5 States to seceie
or Withdraw from the Union
Motion made by Judge Frazer to lay it on
the table.
Yeas Is nays s.
The substitute by Judge Hancock, declaring
the action revolutionary, were read and the seces-
sion ordinances all referred
Another resolution, enforcing the binding efec,
ton. III conflict with the constitution of the
United States
Some action education and proposal 20 in
crease the number of supreme court Judges csm-
peted the proceedings.