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CARD FROM Mr.. CROSBY.

EDITOR ARGus-Ay Dear Sir:-At re-
cent auction salo Of paintings in Boston, a
small picture of Bierstadt's, "a By SO inches,
view Of the 70 Semitic Valley, was sold for
$1,000. and the sale having been extensively
noticed by the press, az indicating the great
value of Bierstadt's works, many subscribers
OF the art association have been lead to CON
found this little view with Bisrssadt's ceie.
brated painting. ''the Yo Semitic Valley
As It may not be generally known, permit
nae space to farther state. IN ex PLANTATION ,th at
Bierstadt has painted several-psrhaps eight
or tsn-small studies of this favorits subject
OF his pencil, the 'Yo Semitic Vslley.'-
Two OF them arc owned in this city, one by
dov bross, believe, and one by Mr.. Nick
arson. The superb painting which is the
property OF tho association, and which has
forever associated Bisrstadt's fame with the
great California valley, Is feet by Ii in size.
Il i now exhibiting by the association at
Phiiaoeipaia, and is ons OF toe premiums to
be awarded by the committee in the drawing
which wiu take place on the 21st day of Jan.
usrT, as announced. em. dear cir.
Very truly yours,
U. H. CROSBY.
Chicago Dec, 81
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A Few IDEAS ABOUT ADrERTIsINc.-Ifa any
one in the country should know anything
about the benfts of advertising, P. L. Bar
mum Is the man. His shows, his museums,
his books, or, as the public Is often apt to
term his various meritorious enterprises-his
s'humbugs''-have ell been made popular by
printers ink. He recent! II this city de-
livsred lecture on the subject Of money
making. In the course Of his remarks, lie
touched upon advertising IS follows:
A man in business should get good article
that the people want, and then advertise it
Your advertisements brings people to your
article, and then they become walking advertise
ments for you. farmer sOws his seeds and
awaits his return, and advertisements vi |
bring in their returns in time. Advertising is
ike learning little IS dangerous thing
You must keep hammering that nail and
ciinoh it. If you don't advertise your goods IL
is likely that the sheriff will do it for you by and
by. Do it in such way that the people cannot
fail to read it, and continue it until they must
try the article advertised.
Some advertisements need only to be read
once to attract attention. Some are afraid that
if they do this they will be called a humbug.-
The speaker had known men to be called this
and live through it. 1t would be foolish per-
haps for a physician to get out coach and tour
aud parade the streets to advertise himself
1t might be humbug but it would BIO no cheat.
An Englshman had an advertisement of his
backing painted on the walls of the pyramids of
Egypt. Some travellers seeing this felt provok-
ed at the Dissertation and wrote to the London
Times about it. Their complaint published
widely throughout the country and it proved to
be the fortune of the blackirg man, by advertis
ing in this way his backing. ...
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Mr.. DAVIS REPLY.

Gentlemen of the AuditiHg Coaanaatee
have received your polite circular, and as it
came in printed form, deem it only polite to
send printed reply.
Lam glad the 'repubcan state central COM
mittee' selected 30 energetic sub. committee to
"examine into the manner in which the cam
paign had been conducted and the money dis
posed Of" and being able to give you some in-
formation on both branches OF the inquiry as re-
CARDS this locality, I contribute to your knowi-
edge, as follows
The campaign was here conducted ON the prin-
ciple that ga lie well stuck to is as good as the
truth. Religious faBaticism, political intoler-
anoe and personal hatred were all aroused and
made subseavient to the Interests of God and
humanity The money was expended IN shame
LEGS bribery. In many GASES those who could
not be induced to vote the radical ticket
offered money in liberal amounts if they would
leave the county and not vote, which offer
few accepted. Ia other instances votes were
bought outright OF stipulated prices, payable
when ticket deposited for the radical
candidates. In several precincts men fairly and
legally registered were challenged and their bal
lots refused, because they were for the Union of
all the States.
Indeed, gentlemen, when | reflect show the
campaign was conducted and the money dspoa-
ed Of IN this region, am surprised ct my ell
ectiont And as your communication
der the official frank of rs. W. Moulton A. c."
who is row "ous in the cold,' whilst I hold
good Office, permit ME tender, through you, my
sympathy to him in his affection
And so your committee is in debt d? Well,
really, that is too bad. And Just think that this
came from 'sending money into doubtful dis
tricts ~ How could anybody charge you any
thing for such patriotic work that9 Outrage
Gus to think that it should cost anything to &C
complish so holy purpose carrying cleo
tion by "sendng money into doubtful districts ~
Those who hold you il debt as the result of that
patriotic enterprise must be meaner than the
mind conceive of-its worse than selling
holy wateT-meancr than charging a Eeighbor
Tor saying grace at MS tablets only euualed in
meanness by the Yankee railroad company that
charged regular freight for carrying the remains
OF President Adams to his grave.
And YOU SNAKE an earnest appeal TO me 'sto
DO something towards raising the amount =
Wen, gentlemeu-I-I really, you embarrass nue.
but never did give cent to buy vote in
my iife-even on nv own side of the fight and
TO be the subject of earnest appeal to do some.
thing IN that line for those who came near beat
ing me by the 'manner in which the campaign
was conducted and the money disposed OF" is
emhsrrassiug-very But will give you-ad-
vice-nos money. Don't 60 in debt next time
pay as you go-be careful about stsending mon
ey into doubtfal districts '-quit mailing letters
70 strangers-and believe me to be,
Yours, &C.,
WILLIAM c. DAVIS,
Democratic Sheriff OF Scott Co, III.
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THE NATIONAL BASE BALL CONVENTION
CHANGE OF RULEs.-The national convention
of base ball players, lately held at New
York, was largely attended. One hundred
and ten new clubs were admitted as msnb ers
of the association, making the whole number
two hundred and seven. Tho rules govern
ing play wsre amended to the following eff
feot: $3.50 -
"Thst tho two lines designating the pitch.
er's position shall be two yards in length
and not four that the pitcher must deliver
the ball fairly to the striker that if the
ssitoher's arm touch his body when delivering
sn- hail it Is unfair that if the pitchers
I'll bent when he delivers the ball it
en nu no throw that the striker shall be
soon az Ia ssr;tssy er running the bases as
ssIvsrsd bv the n;sffa fair ball that any ball
baulk has been called, s.. ~ s.aS i III "
and not considered in play III as .. us
in the hands of the pitcher, and. 10 10 49,
the lines Of his position that tI'e ...;Ln.
must stand cn the line of the hons :, %
when he strikes that any ball stopped sc
an adversary shall not be deemed in play
until il is settled in the hands of the pitcher
and ne in his position that if either club in
q match delay thirty minutes sitter the time
named for the game to commence. the club
90 delaying shall forfeit the bali /; that any
player receiving pecuniary compensation for
playing in any match, shall be dismissed
from his club j; or if the club fail to dismiss
him, then that club shall be dismissed from
the association. agaa as.es -srn5ej scF.'
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A Washington telegram oE the 27sh says

'The United States Supreme Court VIII adjourn
from Friday TO Thursday of next week, and de-
cisions are usually read Monday none will prob
ably be given regarding the test oath until Monday
January eth. 1t may be stated that good lawyers
here give it as their opinion that the late decision
renders the secretary OF the judge advocate and
ali the members OF the court which tried the
sins liable prosecution; while secy Stanton holds
that it overthrows the treedmen bureau and renders
the army utterly powerless in the south
Thus it is that, one by one, the outrageous
usurpstions OF authority, by the republicans,
are condemned and overthrow by q court
composed Of majority of their own political
faith
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WAREHOUSE SALE,

THE following goods will be sod at public
auction, at the warehouse of J. II. Langley &
Co, in Rock Island, on Saturday, January 18th,
1867, at O'Clock p. NJ, unless previously called
for and charges paid -r.s
l.. J. Stevens, fan; Thos. MeA6ams, boxes
L. Crazy, box; Leonard, 4 boxes; Sally J.
Hopper, box; Poe g. Hitchcock, 1 box; Jerry;
Wilson, box; G. P. Toubinger, ] bureau,
stove, bedsteads; Mrs. J. A. Gsrthur, boxes
]. Ferguson, chest; J. johnson, S boxes; II
Lesth, boxes and barrels.
-f- JILL LANGLEY CO..
Rock Island, Dec. 6, 1866, WOW.
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MASTERS SALE.
eor.rr oe11I,,-O1c J In the Circuit Court
Rock Island County, 60. ~'-A'' :"
Benjamin Fl. Campbell


Sylvester Brigham, Will
liam Il } ohnston, William
Marshall Jr, Mary W.
Brigham, Smith Eliison.
William H. c. Folsom and
Norman B. Judd.
Public notice IS hereby given that by virtue and
in pursuance OF decree of said Court, made and
entered in the above entitled cause the 22d
day OF September. a. D., 1866, / will, On TUES
Day, THE 10TH DAY OF JANUARY NEXT
at 10 O'Clock An, sell at public autcn, 10 the
highest BIDDER. for cash. at the north door OF the
Court House, in the City of Rock Island, in the
County of Rock Island, and State of Illinois. the
following described real estate and premises situ-
ate in said County and State, or so much thereof
may be necessary to satisfy said Decree tO-ttTt,
The east sixty (60) acres of the west halt of the
north cast quarter OF section No. thirty one (5D
in Township No. twenty (20) north of Range No.
two f2) east Of the 4th Principal Meridian.
GEO. w. PLEASANTS,
Master in Chancery of Rock Island Co., III.
Dated this I'D day of December, A. D.. 1866.
dec22d3w.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

THE warrant for the collection of state, eoun-
vsschooi and other taxes having been placed in
my hands, notice 10 hereby gwen that I will be a
the sheriff = Office, IN the Court Houss. from 8
tilt4 O'Clock daily, for the purpose of receiving
payment of the same
CHARLES ENGEL, Township Collector.
Rock Island, Nov. 10, 1856, dit
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BOARDING HOUSE.

THE subscriber has opened . regular
= boarding houss in the brick block, on
the north side Of Un,oa squ are, whore psrD.nent,
TRANSIENT, or -boarders can be aceonn odatsd.
Meals furnished at regular hours. %rE - ~ :
~ A few good boarders can find rooms and
board at 81 per week if application 10 made soons
A. H. OSBORN.
Rock Island, Aug. 2l-dM
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NGfiCe.

A STOUT BOY, ABOUr7 YEARS OLD,
u light hair, long features, light complexion,
large blue eyes, and rather awkward in his man
ners, left the subscriber on Friday last, and has
not since been heard from. His name ia Charles
Mcdaniel, and he wore blue satinet pants, stri D.
ed Jacket boots nearly new, and a soldiers ca p.
A liberal reward wIlI be paid for information con-
corning him. TImoTHy RILEY.
Rock Island, Dec. 2S- dSwlw
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ATTENTION!
EVERYBODY!

Go to Charles Bakers, where you will and con-
stantly on hand hne assortment of Dry Goods
and Groceries. corner of Main IND Canal sireets
Carbon Cliff, Ill. CHARLES BAKER.
noy2Sdwlm
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GUARDIANS NOTICE.
In the Circuit Court Tor
said County.

TO ALL wHoM 1T MAY CONCERN -: z r r
Notice is hersby given that Che undersigned
Guardian of Cornelius II. Smith, minor, and
ident OF the county of Rock Island and State OF
Illinois, will present her petition and make appli-
ration to the Circuit Court for said County at the
r;,t. term thereof, TO be begun and holden at the
Mond, Rock Island, in said County, on the Second
va, =. January next, for leave sell and sen-
~ :. Is ardian, all the right, title and in
Svs f5, in 'slocd Of, in and TO Lots -Four CD and
add;,,oa =, - ,hs d>pe (9) of Spencer q Case's
appurtenances. - '-e
faeeaI i. NsNCY L. SMITH:
Guardian OF eernelius II. Smith.
dec22d3w: - -oN
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The annexed correspondence tells its own
story. The radical auditing committe made
mistake in supposing that the sheriff elect
of Scott county was radical, ana calling on
him for subscription. He he'd neither green
backs, gold nor silver for them, and he gave
them what is better, good advice:
HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN,
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
November, Goth, 1866.
". C. DARTS, Sheriff Scott Comfy H.:
suDEAg SIR: At the meeting of the committee
held on the 4th inst, the undersigned were ap.
pointed a committee to examine into the manner
in which the the campaign had been conducted
and the money disposed of. In the discharge of
the required duty we have ascertained that the
campaign has been managed very economically,
and for the money expended, an astonishing
amount of work has been done. The result in
the close congressional and representative dis
tricts shows that the early policy of the commit
tee has been carried out, in distributing the la.
Dor in those localities. We have elected eleven
members of congress-gained eleven members Of
the legislature and carried the state by over 81,
900.
We find that the committee are in debt TWEEN.
ty-eght hundred and fifty dollars. This has re-
suited from sending money to the doubtful dis
funds in the hands of the treasurer to pay fol
printing, rent and telegraph bills.
In the eastern states assessments are made OF
candidates for county Offices by the state centra
committee, but this course has never been adopt
ed in Illinois. The committee have trusted Il
the patriotic liberality of our local citizens tt
contribute the necessary fluids. The indebted
ness must be paid. The credit of the party i
one of its principles, and we make an earnest ap
peal to YOU to do something towards raising TIL
amount. Only two thousand dollars have beef
raised outside of Chicago, and there are wealth
counties that have not contributed anything
We trust that our officers elect, and others, will
respond readily to this call and forward a liberia
subscription to the treasurer, Chancey T. Bowen
Only nine thousand dollars have been expende
by the committee, which is a very small amour
for state giving nearly sixty thousand MAORI
ty.
We are very truly you're,
-.5- IsHAM \. HAYNIE,
A. c. HEssMG,
JAMEs DINsMoRE.
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CALVES TAKEN UP
NEW YEARS ENTERTAINMENT
FOR THE

BENEFIT OF TRINITY CHURCH.
THE COMPANY OF LADIES AND GEN.
/ tlsmen who recently gave enisrtainme t.,
in Metropolitan Hall, Davenport, consisting of
Tableaus. Charades, Barlesques, Pantomines
Music, &C, sc,
Will repeat the same Babcock's Hall, in this
city. on Tuesday eveding, January list, 1867, for
the benefit OF Trinity Church, Rock Island. For
particulars see Programmes Doors open at six
O'Clock. Performance 10 commence at u O'Clock.
Admiss IN so cents. No reserved seats.
R- Tickets at the Bookstores
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Meeting Of ScotChmen.

4 LII SCOTCHMEN OF ROCK ISLAND,
"A Moline, Davenport and vicinity, are requested
TO meet AT Thomsoh's Vulcan Foundry. in Rock
Island, on Tuesday evening, January lat, 1867, to
form a Scotch Association and make arrange
ments for ball on the evening of January 25th,-
BURNS BIRTH DAY.
dec2S-dtd BY request of Scotchmen.
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The st. Louis Times pointedly asks if the
rongressional Investigating committee, which
- NOW journeying southwark, could not be
induced to visit Missouri and look into the
murders and outrages psrpesrated by brigand
militia men as yet unwhipped of Justice
Ehsir Investigations need not be prolonged
anlsss they undertake to enumerate the
mames against the people of Stree Missouri. -
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Chicago, Dec. a7.

Petitions are circulating throughout the S4,,n,r,
for signatures praying congress to refrain from -
thorizing curtament of national currency, hav
ing in view the return within n limited period to
specie payments. Ths movement is opposition to
the policy of Secretary Mccullough, who maintains
fhatfhe country wants more labor instead Of more
Ienrrency.
The above was seiegraphed from Washing
ston On the 9th.
~ package of these blank petitions was
xecAissd by Mr. Mitchell, president of the
Rr.Ationsl Bank, q few days ago, but he de-
Ictnes to circulate them for signatures.
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Diaries for 1867,

Mos, splendid Chromos and Paintings, direc,
from Praug Co., Boston Engravings, Pho
tographs, Autographs, Photographic AL
buns very handsome and of all
styles. very cheap.
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Afun assortrasnt of
ee.sistiag' Of

and various other articles OF the kind, of goo
quality, and at cheap prices.
Also, a Large Assortment OF:
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The undersigned is receiving from the east
| a nd 10 now opening at his New Book Store, on
Illinois street, I'd door east OF Market Square, as
1 haa nil 1l sfn Of
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The Painting "YO Semitic valley"

WILLIAM c. DAVIS,
Democratic Sheriff OF Scott Co, III.
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Glassware,

EAlso, a hne assortment of Castors,E Lamps,
Locking Glasses, Spoons, HALVES. and Forks,
Butter Knives, &C., sc.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-08-11

Aictiag : severe wound IN Mr.. G.'s hip and
powder>burning severely he hand gsasping
the pistol. The other besA whackss ran into
The store. ana With cooked rsvovar nsAs
III so clerks ssstand aad deliver. = Hr. 3.
'lssssdsd in making NJ ~ay ots - baGk
ddeG The robbers seeafsd two tatsAsp 81
soae money, amounting altogether 70 Aboss
$As They then put d, sad are SIN Il
Fort Madison Faindealer has an
opinion Of it's own about matters and things
odd il expresses one Of them thus; |" We re-
member to have heard business man say, in
regard to trade and finance, that his first i'm.
pressions were almost always right. and il ia
noteworthy that during the dark hours Of the
late rebellion, the popular instincts were cor
rect. The rulers were led by the people, not
the people by the rulers. The lesson should
not be forgotten; and the corollary is, that
the caucus system, prior to elections should
be discarded, so that the people may be per
mtted to vote for the men OF their choice.
The Pyramid should stand upon its Base
not upon its Apex.
And the second corollary u.s. that the distri-
button of offices, at the dictation of self
constituted political Junto, is a violation Of
Democratic principles and order, and are an
outrage upon public decsncyi sad the soon
er We return to the spirit Of the Constitutions
and laws. in the administration of Govern.
ment, the better
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-08-11

II,
Wonder if the GEM of eastern w.,.-;n-
place life, knowing how much better ia the
ifee life OF our open, boundless, western
country, than the cramped and crowded -.
.s'eaee OF the narrow and pent in East. have
As'a'ea westward? Wonder, if the pros
peil's Oh refrs SPRINGS is to be the death Of
aia'ogaf IL when our western resorts are
gay with the glitter and glare of f.sb;.,,.,,.
socNty; when Petroleum masculine !:
lsh'ng every body by the magni6cenee az -.
turnout, and Mrs. Petroleum i. ! r,rnI.raa-.
n ma.vel oy the variety and richness Of he,
euS'ume' and our West has got we'll mad =
~ VI eAoody hfe if Newport win be bu,
monument Of glores departed. . b.non..
uaii out Of which the light and b,oo,n -,
peer and guests have gone for,v,rq r.,
-. op''ng rejoice in that while its lam. H..
$3.50, saa 20 Come upon Il, the splendor, "a.
=, e,n TWAS are passing from ,han rns
New York World saws. : '''1 ! mem The
Dsguise the fact as Won r
ana anectlonste correspondent. x - smlaoie
It Is yet Z fscti that With the ercn.rs RFessl
maps, OF SARatnes during th6 No. Per,
OF Long Branch during the rrsnd - ana
the army Of Ney I&ssf, Aos6s 81 ssSas 49, @
hsned 'watering>places' have thia Iesr ~.
either crowded or very. ATTRACTIVE. n -
OF Newposthn nov, 1eeofdihr ID Ia IA ~
endaF VI fhshien, Co.'S -Aut viii NeS,cs.
hold - esss Hardly reaAacy. rhs $50
ION Of tAis vcfid psssss A4ey. : Nsa 8 ~
forever weec 1iainG 0asats Eve inches h;gh
sna tnree inches thiek because Bruumsl
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"A fisherman at Burlington caught a ter
pound catf h in which was water snake tw,
feet long. See Hdcteye
H. Nesenesch has been appointed Post
master at leila. He succeeds Mr.. Huiskamr
who filled the place espi,aly but he hac
voted for johnson at the last election ,Tha
i a s"fticie cause in Andy's estimation 70,
removal
-huscsilDe is cultisatiag it's musical tal
ents by get ing up excellent concerts BIZ il,
own ci'izers. See the Journal
One OF TWO fellows arrested up at Mus.
catiue the other day on suspicion OF being
horse-theves. took it very jolly declarip g he
had been IN Jail twenty times before. So
says the Journal.
"A. j., has removed II. 4. Harrington.
Postmaster at LIE Claire.
-Some evil disposed parties have recently
attempted TO burn the house and barn of Mr.
'enshoo., who lives near Davenport. See
he Gazette
MIR. Root proposes TO publish Directory
OF Davenport, Rock Island. and Moline So
says the Gazette
Mr.. Baker, of Blue Grass had three
horses stolen the other night. He loses $500
thereby.
Mr.. Leonard Benshoof of Blue Grsss
was found dead in his bed last Monday morn.
ing 1t is supposed he died in a fl. Nee
Davenport hazette.
with panoramic clearness the scenes oe
lne Philadelphia Convention have passed he.
tore the optics OF the Musca,ine Jo,.y,o, I'd
II puts the result iuterrogatiyely thus. uTb;nL
OF sallandigham embracing Seward Car
oiocum sfectionately caressing Lou9s,reet
Or Lee, Or Alexander H Stephens, of R.n'
dai hand IN glove with Fernando Wa r.
Andy johnson drinking out Of the sam AL
WIN Pendleton; Of Mr.. Doolttle and r.
wood wiplng their precious noses with Tho
same handkerchief; Of Raymond and Clvu.r
qu'ety snoozing together of Mahonev and
ION Benton, Junior. hanging To the tail If
me same kangaroo of Fitz Henry Warren
sad the sweet scented Clay Dean on the .ame
corn-atalk Hastrass, Dean on ton Of Warren
squelchine eat the oil from his joints, and an
the marrow from his bones. Itwill be . 81
rene spectacle to everybody except those il
the huge trnekle-bed."
Mr.. Glsss, Of oskaloo.. on, . -,
ufeen Top, Missouri. He tails ~. u-,,l
~ :. one o. Ass adventures "a few even.
,'ss SINCE two men came to The store sbo.t
: : clock IN tss eysning, jus. AFTER The A.
~ pesn locked and desired adm;t...cI /
" I'VE, vent to the door, when revolver q.
s..1ea agalas. his forehead. BE ssaspsa .l
levqyes 70 bis rishA HAD a,l ~ ,cIs..
tie thseas visA he IN a Strnp,,.,,st.,' 900.
AVa'es 'as 'illain discharssa $ -. R]