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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1866-11-22
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1,IIE CONFESSIONS AND EAPERIENCE OF AN
- INVALID.
PuLlisae. a benefit ami a CAUTION TO
YOVNG ME- Il others, who suffer from Nervous
Debility Pren. Ire Decay Of Manhood, DC, supply
ing at the same Time Tux MEANS SELE-CURE. By
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author. NATHANIEL MAYFAIR ESD,
n6yl Brooklyn, Kings Co.,N.Y.
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u
found it completely jammcd with wag-
ons loaded with grain. An immense
ar INIT Of produce is bought and ship
: his point. It is the great COM
morci1I centre Of tho northwest part Of
Cedar, southwest part CT Jones and the
southeast part of Linn counties. We
noticed that many new houses have
been erected during the past season a
spendid church cdifce is just being COM
plcted, and a large elevator is under con-
tract. Many other improvements were
perceptible. We put up at the City
Hotel, where we found our friend and
host, 0. Il. Gillen. OF all the public
houses we ever visited, the City Hotel
suits us the best. The table was supplied
with everything the market affords, and
all which was served up in the most
palatab!e style. Persons visiting Nc
chanicsrinc vii, G"d /. 10 thc:2 ;ntc"cst
to sop at this 3usc.
We called at Watt Iubcr'j new and
tas,cr~uy decorated t.y-goo,5 store, and
tu&nd him busy with numerous custom-
cHs, which c"ny,cc;, Us that Watt is sell
ing good; cheap. We then passed into
TIE ne" c -iits.:nent Of Mckee Bros,
and found they had very good stock of
groceries, queensware, &c. They are
gentlemen of energy and integrity, and
are evidently receiving good share Of
Datronape The next room in tho Same
block is occupied by Jackson 4 Graham,
hardware dealers. They have a hco,y
stock and appear to know how to sell
stoves, &c. We then passed over to the
establishment of Vary & Evans, dealers
in drugs and medicines. We found they
had just located in the place, and were
evening on entire new stock. They arc
young men of energy and ability, and
we trust tie citizens of Mechanicsville
and surrounding country will extend to
them liberal patronage. Their advcr-
ttsc.ncnt VII 70 "ounG IL another col
u1a4.
Wc-; TOD al other houses, but
have na. slacot~ particularize. Charles
s'wctland is one of the principal grain
buyers in the place, and is doing good
business. Fl. is assisted by our former
fellow-townsman, George Huber.
We finally left the place, fully con-
WINGED that the people were cnterp@:a-
ing, aud thai Inc town was destined 10
be 4 important business point.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
bx TELEGRAPH
Rsportsd for the Daily Argus.
New YORK. Aug. IA special from Troy
last evening ssys:

New YORK. Aug. IA special from Troy
last evening says:
The committee credentials of the fenlan con-
gress completed it's labors at late hour this Pm
The congress duly organized and ready Tor
business. Genl MeMurphy, OF New York, was
elected speaker of the house, but declined the
honor, when Mr.. F. G. Gallagher, OF Buffalo, was
elected. Mr.. J. C. O'Bryan, OF Rochester, was
elected secretary.
The members of the congress have been sworn
to secresy and resolution was adopted forolddlng
the communication OF any OF the business details
OF the session to the press for publication.
The congress then adjourned till O'Clock to-
morrow morning, when Pres't Roberts address
will be presented. The delay in the report Of the
committee credentials was Occasioned by the
appearance OF certain delegates who claim to rep
resent circles in Canada,
There credentials were scrutinized most close
ly but whether they were admitted or not am
unable to learn.
One delegate is here from Prince Edwards Is
land.
/ learn from good authority that the feeling
against Gen. Sweeney is rather the increate
among the Delegates but it is almost impossible to
predict the result of the congressional action in
his case, tables may be turned upon his adyasa-
ries by his official report of the Canadian move
ment.
The address of President Roberts is an able and
statesman-lke document, and treats of the orig n
and progress of the fenan brotherhood from its IN
cepton to the present time.
The next movement is being thoroughly discus
sed by members in little knots about the halls and
streets.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
l. A ID l T. s

HAVE you noticed that little fancy store
III on Washington street, near the Ferry Land
ing They keep the finest, the richest and the
cheapest goods, consisting of rich Rrusssli, Cam
bour and Valentia Laces, Collars, HandkerchIeis,
and Embroidery; the very best KID Gloves, Al
erander's French and other fabrics; Bonnet Rib
bons in great variety; silk and linen pocket
handkerchIefs; Velvet Ribbon, Dress Trimming,
Zephyr Wors,eds of all colors; sewing silks and
hundreds OF other articles. .a-- z
They sell them very low, because the most OF
them are imported direct from Europe, and al
ways PU. ~A-.I g. ~-Ls - h--~ e-~-. -
peDses rents and clerks.
Please examine his goods and prices.
N. B.-Also goods received here for the Steam
Dyeing Works. J. LlTZEN.
sopt3dl
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
FOR SALE.

* GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo.
ic DavenpOrt's addition to the city of
Island. Price from $500 to $3.50.
7 Ten Acre Out Lots, situated the Candle
road, half mile from the city of Rock Island
well situated Tor gardening and residences.
Terms half cash and balance time.
10 Acres known as the Cushing Tract, situated
on the Camden road, two miles from the city OF
Rock Island and is beautifully situated for resig
dences Gard ening, Fruit raising-hss good sprn-
Sc, and 10 about half mile from the &c Rock
River Water Power.'' Price, per acre, $40, hall
cash and the balance on time.
Also a number of lots in Davenport, Iowa CiD
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in Iowa and
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. L. DAVENPORT,
ch27dwtt at Davenport, lows
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07

he didn't like it very well-that he had no
confidence, and never had, in Harding's hon.
esty-but that A. G. was sound on the CUES
tion of negro suffrage and opposed to John
son, aud he guessed he would have to sup
port him, but it was bitter pill to swallow.
This 10 a republicans private opinion of Hard
ing, but he has not the manhood to make it
public. Can it be possible that Harding still
holds the lash over the backs Of many Of tn :
old farmers in this county from which he
took cut- throat bonds? We guess the COM
ing election will show-Moamouth ReoieU.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
THE PRESIDENTIAL. TOUR.
The Douglas Monument.

President johnson and party arrived in
Chicago, on Wednesday evening, having been
met at Detroit by the Chicago committee
The party were met at the Great Union De
pot, and escorted to the Sherman House,
where the streets ell around on Clark and
Randolph were packed solid full of human
beings. The President was handsomely in
troducsd by Mayor Rice, and made en- ap-
propriate reply. Great enthusiasm prevailed
EVERYWHERE
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
BANKING HOUSE OF
JAY COOKE ~ co.

Corner Wall and Nassau Sts., New York.
In connection with our houses in Philadelphia
and Washington, we have opened NEW YORK
HOUSE at above location, and offer our services
to Banks, bankers, and Investors for the transac-
ton of their business in this city. including pur-
chases and sales OF Government Securities, Stocks,
Bonds, and Gold. We are constantly represented
at tbs Stock Exchange and Gold Board, where
orders sent promptly filed. We keep on
hand full supply OF
Government Securities OF all Issues,
buying and selling at current prices and allowing
correspond ents the most liberal rates the marx Ell
Affords JAY COOKE & co.
mayl0dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07

The radicals are fearfuiiy worried by Mr..
Henry j. Raymond. He tells them that
there is an absolute identity OF sentiment
and principle between the Baltimore platform
of the union party of 1864 and that adopted
at the National Union Convention at Phila-
delphia. The radicals. of course, swear Wig
orously that the two platforms are widely
different, or at least they were meant to be.
To which Mr.. Raymond coolly responds =
Gentlemen, / ought TO know what they
mean, for am the author of both OF them"
The republican state convention OF New
York on the 9th, nominated for governor,
Reuben E.Fenton lieutenant governor. Gen.
Stewart L. Woodford canal commissioner,
Gen. Hammond aud adopted strong resolu-
tions indorsing the reconstruction policy of
congress.
The democratic aud conservation oonven-
ton has not yet been held.
In, n,t IF unu feath
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
How They secretly Talk.

A good democrat from the country, having
busines In town Thursday of last week, went
out to the grounds to hear "dirty work Lo-
gam" While there. he happened to hear 9
couple OF republicans talking about the nom-
ination of A. G. Harding, the radical candi-
date for congress. One said 10 the other that
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
FOR SALE.

THE subscribers offer for sale At their shop.
corner Of Eagleand Mississippi Street,
One Turning Lathe, One Drilling Lathe, both in
complete orde, having all the necessary tools,
which they vii sell very cheap for cash. - @a
For further particulars enquire OF Keen and
Mckay, or ] r. Johnston
KEEN, LAWHEAD co.
Rock IslaId, Aug. 20, ls66-dlOt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
FOR SALE.

A fine brick residence, on the. bluff, brick
q shed and barn, carriage house, ETC., etc
The place has a view superior to any surrounding
Rock Island. There is plenty OF ground and 4
splendid garden with all kinds of fruit trees, etc.
Terms reasonable. NJ. MARN.
iylldtE
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SOLD OUT.

VNHE subscriber has sold his tobacco and
1 cigar store, stock, fixtures and business to
Mr.. C. P. Hengstlef, who will carry on the bust
ness at the old stand.
All persons indebted are requested to call, at
the old stand, aad settle. M. SCHLEGEL.
iulYI0ctf.
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gn-9ays Adyertisensegts.
FARM EOR SALE.

T OFFER my fern, in Edeineton. for s.le.
l comprises 80 acre. Of land, all under good
sultlvatioa, with good ienes:' good house, a
large new barn, gooa ofenard, two good wells,
&C., &C. Price 81 ,0oo-ons-half down, the bal.
anee in easy payments. Enquire on the premises,
Z Also, about 8 miles from the place, L have Is
acres of timber land for sale.
E. VANCAMP.
Edgington, Sep. 3-dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
DRUG AND GROCERY STORE.

THE undersigned have just opened, in H.
Il linois City, store for the sale of Drugs,
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye stufs, and Groceries
all kinds, and they respectfully solicit share
of public patronage.
They guarantee to sell goods as low as they can
be bought in Rock Island or Muscatine, and war
rant everything to be precisely what it is repre-
scented.
IR-Cash paid for first class butter, eggs, and
hides.
N. B. One of the firm (Dr. Skelton) being a
practicing physician, and both being practical
druggists they feel confident they can give salts
faction in regard to medicines and prescriptions.
J. N. SHELTON,
LEONARD MANNING.
Illinois City, Aug 10, WITT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07

ALL BUSINESS AND rRoFEsSIuS
Should Advertise in the Argus s
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL M.
Should Advertise in the Argus
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MN
Should Advertise in the Araas : -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
FEATHERS FOR SALE.

LNoR SALE at C. P. Hengstler's Tobscco stor,
l. neat door to Babcock's Hall, 5000 lb,
Feathers cheap, in quantities to suit.
Give me call before buying elsewhere.
C. p. HENGSTLER.
Rock Island, Aug. 20-dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
TO TIE FARMERS.
MEAL EXCHANGED FOR COR

FARMERS who wish to exchange thei,
j. corn for good corn meal can do so, on reas
enable terms, at our mill.
Corn meal tor sale, at all times, and in am
quantity desired. @Fa,
N. B. Cash paid for corn.
BIDDIsoN & GILMORE.
Rock Island, July IL, WITT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
DEMOCRATIC AND CONSERVATIVES
TICKET.
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Democrats together with all men who ap-
prove of the Declaration of Principles made by
the National Union Convention recently In SEES
sion at Philadelphia, are requested to meet in
their several townships at such time and place as
they may choose, and appoint delegates to a
county convention to be held In the court house,
in Rock Island, on
Saturday, September 18th, Is s.,
At O'Clock, p. M, to agree upon candidates for
the following Offices, viz
One candidate to represent this county in the
next General Assembly of Illinois.
One candidate tor Sheriff s
One candidate for Coroner. @
Each township will be entitled 10 one delsgate,
and one additional delegate for every % demo-
cratic votes east at the last election, follows:
Cordova 2 Rock Island 10
Port Byron Coal Valley 5
c caso. Creek B B,.sh ka". !
Yuma Edgington 4
Hampton Buffalo Prairie 4
Moline 3 Andalusia
. Drury
Whole number of delegates s. 50
choose township and school district committees,
and perfect the organization OF the party each
township and school district.
NS- 1t 10 earnestly requested that the conserv-
alive men of the several townships see to it thai
these cacuses are fully attended and that men are
chosen who will be present, at the county conven.
ton, SO that every township may be fully repre-.
sented.
J. B. DANFoRTH, JR., Rock Island.
IRA CRAWFORD, Hampton.
S. 4. HARTMAN, Buffalo Prairie.
CHARLES NJ. OSBORN, Rock Island.
DAVID L. CUNKLE, Camden Mills.
County Central Committee.
Rock Island, August 81, 1866.
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CARD TO THE LADIES

THOSEwishing a choice tomato for canning,
&C., will please send their orders, as only halt
the crop will have time to rPen this year
JAMES b. JONES,
.uu25iaw Mammoth Garden.
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1867. ROOTS 1867.
Davenport, Rock Island and Moline
CITY DIRECTORY.

III u lie NooI,
Publisher of the Peoria (now in its eleventh year,
Quincy, Burlington and Muscatine City Director
les.
Subscription, Three Dollars.
This will be First Class Work.
Terms of Advertising
Professional Card, including Directory, $1,000
One fourth page, 1900
One half page, I" $500
One whole page, 60 1000
Advertisements beautifully printed in colors on
front fly leaves at double the above rates,
Ouepage ON outside of back cover $3.50, 90
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07

On Thursday Chicago was filled with strang
ers, ii being estimated that not less than $50,
900 persons were present, from abroad. to
witness the ceremony of the laying of the
corner stone of the Douglas monument.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SINGERS LETTER "a"
Family Swing Machine.

This splendid machine combines all the good
qualities OF well known manufacturing ma
chimes, with many and valuable improve
ments. II is swift quiet, and positive in it's oper-
alton A.; sews the very finest and coarsest msteri-
ais and ANYTHING betw cen the two extremes, In
beautiful and su bstantial manner. 1t Hens, FeLls,
Cords Brands, 7ucks, Gathers, Stitches, etc, and
will do greater range of work than any ma chine
heretofore offered to the public. We respectfully
invite all in want OF a
Superior Family Sewing Machine
To pay us visit. Every ma chine warranted land
full instru ctions gwen by competent and courteous
attendants.
". T. NORRIS, Agent for Rock Island county.
Over Blanding's Croekery Store, adjoining Bah
cocks may29dwtt.
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BUSINESS SUSPENDED.

The post Office, the custom house, the Unit
city, the board of trade, and many of the
leading business houses were closed during
the day.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
How THE CROWD GOT. THERE.

All the streets leading to Cottage Grove
were filed with moving mass of people, on
foot and in carriages the street cars were
crowded like bee hives, and the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad ran extra trains of cars with 90
coaches to a train, every 10 minutes, carrying
ing 1000 persons on every train.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07
z. China Sets,
PORCELAIN VASES, FANCY WARE,

ALSO, CARBON CLIFF Euamsisd Rocking
ham, Celorsd Cane, and Stone Ware, at M.nuf.e-
tursns' prices. .s.s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07

rom the Immediate centre of the structure
fwas suspended q gold star which hung With
in few feet above the bust-presenting very
beautiful effect.
The portion of tho monument now erected
had Q platform oonstructed upon its surface,
over which large national flag was suspend
cd forming magnificent canopy. Tables
and chairs for the use of the principal ofhcia-
ting personages were placed upon the plat
form, whilst in one corner reposed tho stone
which was to play such a prominent feature
in the DAYS ceremonies. On one side of the
monument was erected another platform for
the use of reporters, invited guests, and the
various committees.
South of the grounds rises the Soldiers
Home, fine building erected and maintain
ed by the country for the shelter, as its name
indicates, Of patriots who were disabled in
the late great rebellion. II is fine white
brick five story structure. Festoons
whilst the veterans who are sheltered with
in its friendly walls were dressed in their
best holiday attire and crowded the windows.
Il was noticeable fact that nearly oil those
who were at the windows had lost either
arms, legs. or in some instances both, sever
al being obliged to occupy wheeling chairs,
as they were unable to move about unaided.
frequently by loud cheers and other exhibit
tlons of joy did they testify and demonstrate
their love and respect for the memory of the
great man TO whom the day is consecrated.
Lake Michigan smiled serenely upon the
proceedings, hardly q ripple rufalng the
smooth blue sheet of water exc Ut those
which were created by hundreds OF pleasure
seekers in the shape of rowers, who inaugur-
assd from time to time miniature regattas, at
trscting to the edge of the lake many people
who seemed to enjoy the sport heartily. The
boats were brought to the spot by several ad-
venturous juvenile spectators, who sitting
In one boat, by means of inooular exertiou'
drew after them strings of small crafts, num-
boring from three to five in lot, which were
attached to the one occupied by the motive
agent, by means of rope. These little vessels
| were soon hired and dotted the lake all over,
the gay dresses of the occupants causing tho
scene to assume Q really magnificent appear
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07

The Public are invited to call and seI.nn
our stock. We offer