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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-29
To the Women Of the South.

Richmond is begirt with an'army Of Con-
fcderate dead! Tho halloWed precincts of
our cemeteries arc rendered still more sacred
by their grayes-to BIO counted By tens of
thousands of martyrcd heroess around US
were bloody battle>ields, and here were thu
most crowded hospitals. The dead of both,
are sleeping ut Hollywood and OakWood.--
Not alone-the fallen of Virginia are buricU
here, Your loved and lost, brave and chivay-
rous spirits, whom We, too, learn to love, re-
pose side by side, with ours. The greater
proportion of your best and bravest Young
men, cheered by your blessing and strength
ened by your prayers, cams to Virginia to
battle for cause.
Many, oh how many of them fell ON bat.
tie fields, or died in hospitals, the victims of
disease engendered by the exposure of ardu-
Gus campaigns?
There is no country upon whose roll of honor
shall be inscribed the names of the Confede-
rate dead. They died for and with their
cause.
Their courage and devotion obtained tho
plaudits Of admiring nations. But it is tho
recollection of their sufferings, their patience.
and their untimely end, that most tenderly
endears their memory to us. alying, they
lett us the guardianship of their graves. It
is grateful service, due alike 10 them and
tho turf above their heads and build monu-
ments to mark for generations yet to como tho
place of their repose.
A society has been formed in the CITY of
Richmond entitled " The Memorial AssoScia-
ton"
The objects of this society are to collect
funds to be applied in enclosing, arranging. .
returning, and Otherwise placing in order, the
graves OF Confederate dead inferred in the
cemeteries Of Richmond, SO that the names
of our fallen soldiers may be permanently
preserved from oblivion, and their last rest.
ing places saved from the slightest appearance
OF neglect or want Of care.
All persons who make donations for tho
purpose Of carrying out the objects of this
society are enrolled as members Of the same.
Wew would respectfully suggest to the ladies'
of the South to form auxiliary societies. CO.
operating with us in carrying out tho objects
above stated. AS soon as such societies arc
formed, it is hoped that they will correspond
with this association. Letters may be adj
dressed and contributions sent to Mrs. VIM.
ii. mcfarland, President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-29
The sehoOlmaster,s in that Bed.

The following is one Of the many incidents
that befell boarding round schoolmaster:"
had been teaching in Lewis county. in
this State, and this term was boarding ronnd
One evening, afterschool, one Of my scholars
stepped up to me and said:
"Mr. Jones, father said you would come
home with me-"
Every vel" L.replied, and forthwith get
out for my patrons house, which was distant
some two miles. Now, be it known, that
james McHarry-for such was his name
had two daughters, the pride and envy of the
whole comnusity. I had heard so much
about them that vas anxious to see them.
1t seemed, however, was to be disappointed.
When we arrived Z learned that tie girls
had gone TO a party the other side of the
creek; SO Invent to bed execrating tho luck
which deprived me of seeing them that
night. The night was well adfaaeed whef,
1 heard one of the girls come home, and
passing into an adjoining room she warmed
herself before some Goals which we're alive ON
the hearth. It seems the old gentlemsn and
lady slept In the same room, which / yas
not aware Of then. Having warmed herself.
she turned to leave the room, when the old
man spoke:
Girls, said he, @the schoolmastsr,s in
Very WE'LL said Sarah, and passing
thrOugh the room / slept IN, vent up stairs.
About an hour had elapsed when I heard
Judy, the other one, come. She stood &C
the door long time, taking With her
''sweetheart," then entered softly.
Disabling her feet, she entered the room
where lay, in her stocking feet. carefully
undressing herself, and coming 20 the SIDE.
of the bed, prepared to get in. Now, il.
happened lay in the middle, and turning.
back the clothes. she gave me a shake, and
said in 4 suppressed whisper:
LAY over, Sarah"
i rolled over and whipped The corner of
the pillow In my mouth to keep from laughing.
n she bounced, but the bed would saneai
The old man heard it and called cut:
:S, was responded in a faint tone from.
Ihe schoolmaster,s in that bed 70
With one lond yell. and sob, heaven p,
she landed on the floor, and fled with the rse
psd,ty OF asdeer upstairs. Size never head
the last Ct that IeenteII you 81
Young Iadtes steald sssss ..;.s.,ss.
kissed h m sdilers ik4- befnes
&. NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-29

kissstl h IN sdllers ih4- being
3 = =. s..s freedom Of the press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-29

Every young man is eagerly asking the
best wayof getting on. in life. The Bible
gives a very short answer to the question -.
paths of the righteous" A great many books
of advice and direction have been written, but
here is the gist of Thorn all.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-29
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Capt. Leftwich, co F, 4th Ala.
r. B. franks, co 49, -
j. w: P, co /, 18th Ga.
/ j. g. Dickson. CO. K, 18th Ga.
Ist Sergt. J. ca oliver, co F, 11th GA.
I'd Sergt. q p Sharp, co f, 18th Ga.
Corp. W. A. King, CO K, 9Th GA.
g. w. Harrison, co I, 18th Ga.
1t. A. NJ. Parker, CO b, 18th Ga.
John Mills, co G, 9th Ga.
J. Forester, co K, 4th Texas.
T. Il. Lyday, co B, 9th Ga.
j. ID. Gordon, Co sth Ga.
Capt. VIM. Lee, co - Va.
Sergt. j. w. Castleman CO II, Sd Ark.
j. A. Noble, co K, Sd Ark.
G.. G. Beeman, co G., Sd Ark.
q. Deggs, co a, 9Th Texas.
Il. p Nlidrif CO = 4th Texas
Sergt, S. B. Thcus. CO f, 59th Ga.
j. J.. Hobuer, co 5th Texas. g,
Daniel Ferrells, co G, 4th Texas.
J. p. Niece, co K, 9Th Texas.
Brown, co ~ LIST Texas
j. j Waltllall, co E, = Ga. e
NJ. Reeves, co : Sd Ark.
F. Fields, co G, 4th Tex. s.
FL. Norris, CO - 9Th Tex.
": N, Weaver, co e 9th Ga.
w. NJ. Lewis. CO = 1th Ga.
Lit. w. FL. II, co K 18th Ga.
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Col, j. Wasden, CO = 22d Ga.
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l. L. ware, GO w. 1oth ga
Jacob Lots House and Woods.
1t. Col. j. G. Mounger, co = 9Th Ga.
Lit. John Morrison, Ordinance officer workers,
R, w. Dyas, co A, Sumter's Battery Ga.
I. L. Query, Sumter's Battery Ca
G. w. White, Rockbridge Battery Va.
John Formers Farm,
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John r,,rss.y, co A, 9Th Ala.
John COME, 80 X, 9th Ala.
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Lien. J. N. Flemming, CO G, 1a.sh Ala
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29
Lyons PERIODICAL DROPS.
The Great Female Remedy for Irregular
tiles.

The Great Female Remedy for Irregular
tiles.
have tested these drops in my own practice
over ten years, and do not hesitate to say, that
nothing has yet been developed by medical re-
search, that acts powerfully, positively, and
harmlessty, in of female larty, does
this medicine. In all recent cases it never fails,
while thousands who have been long sufferers. are
indebted to it for the boon of hea th to-day.
Although powerful and positive, they are
perfectly harmless, and may be used at all times,
except when specially forbidden IN the directions.
They have been extensively employed by emil
nent physicians in France and England, az well as
IN my own practice, over ten years, and l have
could give you testimonials of their efficacy from
ladies all over the northern and western States,
were they not in their nature private. Over 100,-
900 bottles have been sold the past wear, and
hope and trust many sufferers have been bsne-
fitted / well aware that a remedy potent
to oil obstI uettous, may be used tor a bad
purpose, but trust that where one bottle is thus
useed, may fall into the hands of really needy
sufferers.
To all who suffer from any irregularity; pain
full, difficult, excessive, offensive obstrurted
that follow, l would say, try bottle OF DR.. Ly-
on's Frsnch Periodical Drops. Being fluid prep
aration, their action is more direct and positive
than any pills powders. Explicit directions,
Gearing my facsimile, accompany each bottle.
They may be obtained of nearly every druggist
in the country, by incloslng the price to c. G..
Clark s. Co., New Haven, Ct., General Agents for
the United States and Canada,
DR.. JOHN L. LYON,
Practicing Physician, New Haven, CT.
Price $3.50 per Bottle. sep26dweewly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29
MAIL ROUTES.


Chicago and Eastern Mail arrives at 5.l5 a. m.
and $50 p. m. Closes at 7.30 a. m. and 8 p. IN.
Port Byron Mail, via: WATERFOWL, Hampton,
Rapids City, Port Byron and Cordova, arrives 8
a.. Closes 4. 30 p. m.
Davenport Mail arrives at S Il. m and p. m
Closes at p. and 40 p. m. z...
OQudarkd Mali, via. Camden Mills, Pleasant RE &c,
Hsxlttt, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High Point,
New Boston, Keithsburg, Oquawka to Oquawka
Junction, (sagetown,) leaves daily at a. m. !,
and arrives at $50 p. Mail matter for Edg-
ington, AndaIusia, Buffalo Prairle, Illinois City,
Drfry, Copper Greek, &C., Sc. gees by this
route.
Monmouth Mail, via. Presumption, Suez, Viola,
North Henderson, Spring Grove, and Mon
month to Macomb, leaves Wednesday and Sat
urday at a. m, and arrives Tuesday and Fri
day at p. m. Milersburg is supplied by this
route.
Centre Ridge Mail via. Centre Ridge to Oxford and
Galesburg, leaves Wednesday and Saturday at
s a. m, and arrives Tuesday and Friday at 4
p. Richland Grove is supplied by this
route.
Coal Vaitey Mail, by cars, daily, leaves between
and a. M, returning at about p.
Cambridge Mail, via Coal Valley, Pennsylvania,
Orion and Andover to Cambridge, leaves Mon
day, Wednesday, and Friday, at a. m, retu m
ing Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at p. IL.
N&~ Office hours from a. to D. m. Sundays
open from to 10 r. IN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29
Successful Experiment with the Rodman
Gun.

FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. 22.-The board OF
engineer officers are energetically pushing for
ward their experiments upon the iron clad target
near the fort. Six shots were fired this morning
and the effect of the smooth bore and rifles
thrown by the Rodman guns is astonishing. On
one occasion to-day fifteen inch Rodman struck
the upper plate in nearly the same indenture
made by a riaed proectile, crushing the iron ana
penetrating several inches into the stone wof lc
Another shot a rifed projectile of about $50
pounds struck the upper edge of the plate ana
glancing off into the granite wall imbedded Itself
almost out of sight amidst crambling fragments
of the crushed block OF stone. The llth ana
final shot was fred this z. NJ, was aimed by Capt.
C. r. Riesse, Recorder of the board directly at
one end of the target, unprotected by any ar
mature and where in addition to the usual thick
ness, it is braced and supported by heavy gran
tie abutment. The shot was pronounced an ex-
cellent one BY officers, and with the scene of
ruin and havoc it created, terminated the expert
ments of the day.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

The Travellers Insurance Company of Hart
ford, Conn, was the first to successfully introduce
IN this country she practice OF Insurance against
Accidents, OF whatever kind, whether they occur
In travelling, or ID hunting, fishing, sailing riding
sKathe, IN the street, store, efice, while work
ing IN shops, mills, factories or on the farm
GENERAL Accident Policy covers every posi-
oleiorn OF casualty, including the risk in travel
ing, also all forms OF dislocatons, broken bones
ruptured tendons, spraiDs, CONCLUSIONS crushIprs
bruises, cuts, stabs, gunshot wounds noisonad
WOUNDS, burns and scalds, freezing bites OF dogs,
unproVoked assaults by burglars robbers ar muTd
erers' the action OF lightning or sun stroke. the
t u o1Pios'ons, chemicals, foods and earth
quakes' soHocatIon by drowning or choking
inns company has been in successful oner.t;on
sIhSe Ap'ii iat, 1904, and up to April l. 1866 had
issued over fortg.ftue thousdnd pnliciaa and 49,
J0urteen handred losses-in addition to the
policy holders, for S5a2 received in n-a,.inms
GENERAL ACCIDENT pOLTrrrg
The best policy Tor everv man uho.l-t
els much or little is Genar,I a;I'- no raw
"H'eh insures against every possible form e -,
aily' at all times and places - sa'0-
An annual premium of $40 or SI2 (,cco,d;n, .
oeSaPaIon) J, Will secure a General kcc;d. ~
cytor u 600, in case of fatal accidant pom
80 oufihg disability caused by aceidan, r.
ae '"ehty-six weeks Tor any one nccidan,S
NHuai premium of $25 or $50 will. IN IIkaa
Week com Tauurs policy for 81, oOO or $40 per
any otnsr sum, from $500 to $l0,ooo At ,ro
Poluoha'e rates. Where poIicie. &c 80; ~
iiberaI Os i, o, lite only, the are much ower
uiacount on three and FIVE wear oo,;.;ea
ONE MONTH GENERAL AcrTn 1ess po ne
CTES i@A
ona M company issues very convenient form q,
IF a. unh "enera Accident policies, at the r,ta
20 - 81. Pel thousand-with S. per week comno a.0
Ionic ZION Ior each thousand insured These 'onpensa-
othspr .nan insurance tickets Cor traveller. snd
IN any amount from $500 to Ala 9oo" a, oe taken
that aS and each policy is reefstsrs gp'er
lost or destroyed 'e the policy is
sr sor mechanics and others who c,nn..
would I'm, ihe "a amount of annual premium aI h.,
time policies 70 insure BY the month"; these short
year VINO buys six month POLICE, IN amy p an.
out shargs ts aor half year will be gwen with
Policies is .nsspt policy fee of one dollar.)
mayl7du. j. M. BUFoRD, Agent,
Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

e- WHEN WERE THEY PLACED THERE mir.
VIM. A. Heck, residing on the bluffs about a
mile back of Moline, while digging well
the other day, came upon some roots OF an
elm tree, and some branches of willow, 80
feet below the surface. The willow branches
had the bark on, which was perfect aud sound
and one branch had the plain cuts of c knife.
The specinen ems can be seen at this Office
When were they placed 35 feet under ground,
and how long have they been there? They
are as sound and perfect as if cut yesterday.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

Would not "Bile "A man in CLARK coun'
tv, having made preparation for big dinner,
selected one of his finest turkeys to boil
Dinner time came and with it the turkey,
but carve it he could not, the fork refused to
enter, and the knife refused to cut. Fearing
some fend. in humsn shape, had made an at
emps TO poison the family, the turkey was
sent to a chemist to examine for the deadly
uoison In the meantime the servants were
closely questioned, when the truth came out
that a box of "Roback's Blood Pills. were
accidently thrown cut, and the turkey eating
oume of them, they had taken all the ''oile"
soft OF bin.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

sale for the first time in America.
They have been kept in comparative obscurIty,
from the fact that the originator, DR.. Felpeau,
is ph ysican in Paris, of great wenlth and strict
conscientious principles, and has Withheld them
from general use lest they should be employed
for unlawful purposes
In overcoming Female DISTINCTIONS, Failing
Of the Womb, Whites, Green Sickness, Suppress
sion, Retention, or Immoderate Flow OF the
Monthly Discharges, Nervous and Spinal Afec-
rons, Pains in the Back and Limbs, Fatigue on
Slight Exertion, Paipitation of the Heart, Hys-
terics &C., and will effect Il cure when all other
means have failed; and, although powerful
remedy, do not contain cal0meI, antlmony, or
anything hurtful to the constitution
To married ladies and young girls who have
never been regulated, they peculiarly suited
They will, in a short time, bring on the monthly
period with regularity.
CAUTroH.-Married ladies should never take
them when there is any reason to believe them
selves pregnant, for they will be sure to produce
d miscarriage.
These Pills are entirely safe, under all circum-
stances, being composed entirely Of substances
from the vegetable kingdom.
Each box has the coat of arms for the city OF
Paris stamped on the box, with the words - Trade
Mark in French, to counterfeit which IS
misdemeanor, and oil persons will be dealt with
according to law.
Full directions accompany each box.
ladies can obtain box, sealed from the eyes
IF the curious, by enclosing one dollar and seven
postage stamps, to any respectable druggist, or
to o. G. STAPLES, General Agent for the
United States, Watertown, n \.
Agents,
Glenn & Hnckley, Charles A. Benser, Rock Is
md, Ill, and druggists everywhere. sep26dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

"WILL You MARRY ME- PA young man who
carried collecting plate after the service, be-
fore starting put his hand in his pocket, and put,
as he supposed, postage currency" into the
plate, and then passed it round among the con-
gregation, which included many young and pref
ty girls The girls, as they looked at the plate,
all seemed astonshed and amused and the
young man, taking glance at the plate, found
that instead of a postage "currency," be had put
a conversation lozenge on the plate, with the
words: "Will you marry me ?" in red letters,
staring all the girls in the face
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29
KILN PRICES.
TRANSP ORTATION ADDED.
Our Motto il:
Quick Sales. Quick Returns and Small
Profits.
r. B. CHASE & SON,
Port Byron, Ill.
mchl4dw6m.
TO CONSERVATIVES.

THE advertiser, having been restored 20
/ health in a few weeks by very simple rene
sy, after having suffered for years with severe
ung affection, and that dread disease, Con1u"P
ions anxious to make known TO mis- ieilo"'
ufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy OF the
prescription used free of charged win tne az
thew win f,na aure cure for Consumption, Asth-
ma, bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and all Throa. and
Lung Affectiops. The only object of the Advert
User in sending the prescription isto benehs the
ceiyes TO be invaluable, and he hopes every suf-
ferer will try his remedy, as it will cost them
nothing, and may prove a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, free, by return
mail, will please address
h Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
fsbI3wly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

HorE.-The scripture saith, that Hope is
an anchor to the soul. both sure and stead
fast" 1t is the unfortunate's only comfort
in adversely, and the star of promise which
urges forward the struggling poor man
What is it that gives contentment to that
mother who sees her darling child attacked
ing from the effects of q consuming cough or
violent cold. What is it that wreathes In
smiles the lips of that patient consumptive
who, though she knows she cannot live, yet
murmurs her silent and thankful prayer for
ease and relief. What is 1t that has become
a nations hope from north to south, from east
to west, comes but one joyful response Give
us Goes cough balsan.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29
BANKING HOUSE OK
JAY COOKE 81 co.

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, intending pur-
chases and sales of Government Securities, Stocks,
Bonds, and Gold. We are constantly represented
at the 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
correspondents the most liberal rates the market
affords. JAY COOKE Il CO.
may10dw1y. ##
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

A lady in Lafayette, Ind, recently in pre-
pairing her Sunday dinner put some beans ma
pot TO bake. In her hurry to get to church she
Inadvertently put her hymn-book in the pot
and wrapped piece of pork in her pocket
handkerchief and took it to church with her.
Her modification was intense upon discover
ing her mistake during service; SO was her
husbands at the singularly pious compost
tion CT his repast.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

New PosTMAsTERs. BY & private letter
from " ashingt,n we learn that Lieut.. James
L. Smedley has been appointed postmaster
at Camden Mills, in this county, Ind Capt.
county-both excellent appointments and
located where the public will be well accom-
modated. They viii receive their appoint
ments in d few days.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

The statement that preparations are being
made to commence the payment of the bounties
authorized by congress, is utterly without foun-
dAtion. No action has been taken in the matter,
either by the war or treasury departments. nor
is there any likelihood that any movement in the
matter will take place until after the meeting of
congress-
There are now in the treasury nearly Sso,ooo,
600 in gold
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

GREAT AMERICAN REBELs.-This is the new
detention to the mysterious letters G. A. R. and
is very appropriate for the reason that the radi-
cal party Ito which the G. A. R. is tender) is
now the rebel psrty-the party which opposes
the government and is struggling to keep the
Union divided.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

William Mckeever, owner and driver of the
race horse"Ben Butler, was murdered on the
Chicago Driving Park. As he was driving
on the home stretch of the fifth heat, in a
race with Cooley" some as yet undiscovered
person held out fence board so that Mckee
yer struck his head against it, had his skull
fractured and died the next day. The night
was dark and the murderer was not seen.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

A pretty young Americaness, whose chris
tian name is Anna, on receiving a cigar from
q young gentlemen who had not pluck enough
to shy he wished to marry her, twirled it
playfully beneath her nose. and looking arch
ly at him, popped the question thus-"Have
Anna
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

John Quincy Adams, grandson of the late
President, and son of our present minister 10
England, recently made speech,in Fanueh Hail.
Boston, TO great Johnson meeting. and was re-
ceived with great enthusiasm. He is member
of the Massachusetts, legislature.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

The revenue officers seized 100 sheep ct
ST. Johhsbury. VT, as the owner could not
remember how many he had. He returned
only 700-the officers knew better.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29
TO THE FARMERS.
MEAL EXCHANGED FOR CORN.

HAMMERS who wish to exchange theil
l. corn Tor good corn meal can do SO, on reas
enable terms, at our mill
oo.n meal Tor sale, at all times, and in an.
N. B. Cash paid for corn
Rock Island, July 10, WITT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-29

A radical clergyman in Utica speaks strongly
against 1.-THE awful practice of base ball playing"
lie could 'see nothing but ruin to young men
who engnge in it." How dreadful.