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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07

Missouri is larger than ell New England
Illinois would make forty, and Minnesota
sixty such states as Rhode Island. Ohio ex.
ceeas IN extent either Ireland, Scotland or
Portugal. and equal Belgium. Switzerland
and Scotland together. Missouri ia Iareer
than Denmark, Holland, Belgium and Switz.
erland: and Missouri and Illinois are larger
than England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07
COL. T. }. TURNER REPUDIATEs THE
RADICALS.

Col. Thomas j. Turner, chairman of the
republican state committee, repudiates the
radicals, and stands up for the restoration of
the Union. The following is his letter:
FREEPoRT, H., July %, 1866.
To the Republican Union State Central Commit
tee Of Illinois, Gentle men
After careful review Of the political stu
alton OF the country, | feel that justice alike
to you and myself requires me TO resign toe
position OF chairman OF Jae republican union
state central COMMITTEES.
Professional engagements rendered it i'm
practicable for me to be present at YOUR
meeting held May lob, when the call was
made for state convention. Soon after tn g
call was published, | wrote James 2. Root
Esq. secretary OF the committee, pointing out
what regarded rs an objectionabI restric-
ton, whereby largs portion of the republi-
can voters OF Illinois were excluded from q
participation in the convention.
Tue manifest design of that cal, was to ex.
olude those who approved the presidents
plan OF restoration. and to include those who
approved the congressional plan Of recoaStruc.
non. As between the two plans am entire
~ III FAVOR OF the presidents against the
congressional. The former ignores sece -sion.
ana assumes that a state once in the Union
cannot voluntarily go out, LOT be ipyolunt,ri.
~ thrust out by congress, the latter denie
tne right OF states to secede, but assumes the
congress may ratify seces ion py hold "a >
states as conquered gr0piaces' u
was opposed &c secession in 1861 ana :
am just as much opposed to expulsion u,
1866; therefore / cannot act hsSmoniousIy
with that wing of the republican party whicl
follows the lead of congress.
With sincere gratitude fer the kindly rela
lions which existed between US during tas
camp aign OF 1864, and with assurance of my
high esteem for each and all of you person
ally, 1 respectfully tender my Resignation o.
the position of chairman of your committee
remain very respectfully, your obedisn
servant,
THos. J. TURNER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07
NEW WINTER WHEAT FLOUR In
MARKET. l Litf

vsyUE subscriber has again got his mill run,
Il ming, after being thoroughly repaired
witt, new bolts and the best Of cleaning naachin-
ry that could be procured, regardless of expe se
He 10 now grinding his own crop of new winser
wheat and is prepared to deliver hourto any
part Of the city free of charge.
Leave orders At his flour store, Illneis street.,
Rock Island. JAMES JOHNSTON.
july30dwlw.
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NOTICE.

HAVING, by mutual contract, separates
| from my wife Caroline, hereby forbid all
persons harboring or trusting her on my account,
as shall pay no debts of her contracting.
Ea JACOB WErZEL.
Hampton, Aug. |, 1866, dwlw.
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FOR SALE.

\ fne brick residence, on the. bluff, brick
u she'd and barn, carriage house, ETC., ete.-
The place has view superior to any surrounding
Rock Island. There pient. OF ground and a
speadid garden with all kinds Of fruit trees, etc.
Terms Reasonable. NJ. MARN.
iylldtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07

OFrIcfAL.-It will be from the fol1o,w;n.
copy of official letter, that the reported MN
recognition by the second auditor of claim aoen-
cy firm in Davenport, dissolved long since, has no
application to O. Augustus Haviland, who contin-
ues his business as claim agent, as before.
s4sts TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
arIssa aea s e SECOND AUDITORS OFFICE,
a55# sIfsn July 4th, 1856.
SIR Hereafter certificates for pay in claims
filed in this office by Eads & Haviiand of Daven-
port, Iowa, will be sent to you.s 7aeassz .. :.
Respectfully, IA aa# estet3al es8
Z. b. FRENCH, Auditor & , &
- 1#a By C.P. b.
c. Augustus Havlland, ESQ.,. ;wATeIs-s
Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07
THE ROCK ISJAND ICE co.

A RE prepared 70 deliver. Ice in any part Of
a the city. An orders left At Messrs. UPdiks
d Co.'S boat store will bs promptly attended TO.
apll9dtf A. H. LAMBERT, Agent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CoN-
VENTI0N--4TH DISTRICT.

The democracy of the several counues oi ahe
attn Conrressonai District. together with all con-
servative citizens who are in favor OF supporting
President johnson in his policy OF the restoration
of the states to their rightfui and constitutional
relations to the federal government, and who are
in favor of allowing to all duly qualified citizens
of the United States the rights secured to them
by the constitution and all who are opposed 10
the present radical and revolutionary policy OF
congress by which the reunion of the states and
the people thereof is made impossible, are re-
quested TO send delegates to a convention TO be
held at Monmouth, on FRIDAY, THE 24TH DAY
OF AUGUST NEXT, at O'Clock P. NJ, for the
purpose of nominating & candidate for congress
for said district. a@ss
Each county will be entitled to one delegate
for every 100 votes cast for Mcclellan, and also
an additional delegate for a fraction OF 90 votes
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from
y Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and
all the effects OF youthful nuiscretion, will for
the sake vi suffering humanity, send tree TO all
who need 1t, lhe recipe and dIrec lions Tor making
the simple remedy BY which he was cured. SUIT
feEers wishing to profit by the advertisers eIper
fence, can do so L : addressing
JOHN B. OGDEN,
No. Is Chambers ST., New York.
febl3wIy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07
FRESH TURNIP SEED.

GENUINE, fresh; blue top. strap Leaf
jy20dwtf. ROBERT NON
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07
SOLD OUT.

fHHE subscriber has sold his tobacco and
1 cigar store, stock, fixtures and business to
Mr. c. p. Hengstlei, who will carry On the bust
ness at the old stand T..
All persons indebted are requested to call, al
the old sand aad settle. NJ. SCHLEGEL.
iulyl0dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07
FOR SALE.

H - FOR SALE.
ONE set of tools for sinking oil wells SUI
" feet deep, with ropes and blacksmith tools ;
also 100 feet OF iron rod. for drilling, Will
be sold to the highest bidder on the LIST DAY o.
August, at Baiisrd's Mill, Drury township, ROCK
Island Co., Ill. Further, good engine aud DOL
Ter, in good running order, with everything ne
eessary 20 run. The latter can be sod on PRIV
ate terms any time before the day of public SAFE
For further information apply to
80 A. ZWANZIG,
iy20dwt. the premises.
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GROCERY STORE FOR SALE.

0NE-HALF interest, or the whole, OF
~ good Grocery Store in Rock Island, having |.
fine run Of eustosa, in good location,A Is offered
for sale. 1t is offered for sale for reasons sntrey
satisfactory, but not at all con nected with the
business. For further information, inquire AT ,he
AaaUs oliee. juy5dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07

The Republican Party Described by a
Friend.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07
SINGERS LETTER "a"
Family Sewing Machine.

This splendid machine combines all the good
qualities OF well known manufacturing ma
chimes, with many new and valuable mprove-
ments- Its sw4fi quiet, and positive in its oper-
alton !; sews the very finest and coarsest materi-
ais, aud anything between the two extremes, IN &
beautiful and substs initial manner Ii HENS, Felis
Cords Brnids, Ticks, Gathers, Stitch Is, etc. and
will do gre"ter range of work than any machine
heretofore offered to the public. We respectfully
invite ali IN want OF .
Superior Family sewing Machine
To pay visit. Every achine warranted and
full instructions gwen BY eompeteu, and courteous
attendants.
W. 7. NORRIS, Agent for Rock Island county.
Over Blsnding's Croskery Store, adjoining Bah
cocks Hall. nay29dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07

TINE UNDERSIGNED has ON hand Tor
Il sale, at Millersburg, Mercer county, mons
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07
Chairman Democratic State COMMITTEE

Notebook Island coun~ is entitled to del
egates; Mercer q, Henry 5.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

CALIFORNIA WINEs.-The New York Home Jour
nal has the following upon our wines: The open
ing of the California wine region is most oppor-
tune. There, in the virgin soil and bander atmos
phere of the sunny slopes of the Pacific, the vine
fourishes in all its prestine health and vigor. Ii
grows almost without human care, spreading its
branches over the earth and bearing its rich loads
of fruit every year scarcely falling once in cen
fury. California is unmistakably one Of nature
most carefully prepared wine-gardens. 1t is not
surprising that these wines have become so pOpu-
lar in this country and taking the place of all
others. To persons whose tastes have been per-
verted by the fiery, vtiated compounds which
which pass in the market for foreign wines these
pure California juices at first rather weak,
and their delicate aromas and haYors fail of ap-
probation; but all natural healthy tastes find in
them the requisites of perfect wine-a refined
and delicious enjoyment of the palate; genial
nutriment which assimilates kindly with the blood
and gentle stmuant which imparts permanent
tone and vgor to the system, without the injurious
reaction of drugged and alcoholic mixtaes. Such
being their character. we cannot but rejoice to see
them coming into general use, believing as We
do that their introduction must tend powerfully to
promote health aud temperance.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

A PRUSsIAN SgNTIEEL.-A story is told of 4
prussian sentinel stationed on the steeple of Trop-
pau, and left behind there when his company re-
treatep. The cia'zens attempted to take him prs-
oner: but the Prussian easily defended with his
bayonet the narrow winding stair by which alone
access could be gained to the steepe. They then
decided n reducing him by famine; but the Pruss-
inan having with him good supply of cartridges,
announced that, unless he was regularly and well
fed. he would shoot every one who passed in the
streets around the church. The good soldier thus
contriyed to maintain his position for two days,
when Troppau was reoccnpied by the Prussans,
and he was relieved.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

GALES IN THE EAsr.-A private dispatch receiv-
ed in san Francisco has the following intelligence
under date of St. Louis October 18th:
The Overland Mail arrives regularly now in Is
days from San Francisco.
The schooner Haze came into collision with the
steamer North Star bound to Aspinwall, and was
wrecked. The steamer bore OF southerly, flying
signals of distress. \ large ship was in sight at
the time. The officers of the Haze was rescued.
1t was reported at Fortress Monroe that the
North Star was seriously injured by the collision
tremendous hurricane was raging at the time,
This was the same gale that wrecked the Evening
Star and other staunch vessels.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

MAK1 ' lille -H7sD O1kO 1A4EH'
EIRAINS OF THE CALIFORNIA NORTHERN
4 Railroad until further notice viii run as fol-
lows:
Leave Marvsville at 6 A. NJ. and P. N.
Leave Orovi!le at IL A. NJ. and G P. N.
Connecting at Oroville with the Stages of the
CHICO. SHASTA AND OREGON,
IDAHO,
SUSANEILLE.
QUINCY AND INDIAN VALLEY,
AND LAPORTE ROADS.
Freight reaching Marysviile by steamboat, con-
signed to Care of Railroad. will be received on
the cars at the Steamboat Landing. and forwarded
to OroviIe without cost for forwarding commission
or drayage. :,
AT Oroville merchandise for ''up country will
be stored in the Railroad Depot, and delivered to
order OF owners free cf charge.
ANDREW J. BINNEY, Sup-t.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20
BoYHOOD TIME.


wish l were a barefoot boy.
Without. s bat or shoe.
To think sgaia this world s toy,
With every changing hue.
Iwould not give one boytsh game
With al its hopes and fears.
For all the gilt Of wealth or fame
Ths. fortune gaylF wears
would net give the little heart,
That beat in time with mine,
For all the colored things Of art,
Though of they seem divine
would not give Friday night,
Expect.nt OF the morn,
For all the hopes that could unite
Ny future 20 adorn.
Who that hath seen liie's giidy show,
And followed fortunes train,
Bat who would all its pomp forego
To be boy again,
Oh give me back my native hills,
And all the ieashered thronG
The gently winding, surgiing riIls.
That echoed back their song.
Oh give ne back my rustic home,
With all it's simple fare
I'll promise then no mere to roam,
pnt ho ra,%.ptal .ser.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

CArTUREp.-Francisco Caravantes. who some
fifteen months since made his escape from jail in
Martinez, where he was awaiting sentence under
conviction upon two charges for grand larceny
was captured by Under sheriff Swain and Deputy
McGrath on Sunday last, fifty miles beyond Fire
bough's ferry, on be San joaquin.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

TAURUS AFLoAT.-A few weeks a 60 a two years
old bull was picked up at sea, OF Chebeaque IS
land. Maine. The animal was FIVE miles from the
main land at the spot in the Vastly deep where he
was overhauled and was hard on his way to visit
his English cousin Johnny. Having been taken in
tow, with his nose clear of the brine. Bossy was
safely brought to land.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

ALF. WALKER, the pugilist, took his family over
70 his ranch in Contra Costa county. ab-est OF Red
Rock. on Saturday evening. and after landing
them. attempted to wade out to deeper water to
anohoT the boat. He fell down, from fit or being
chilled. and was drowned in sight OF his family be
fore assistance eoald reach him.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

AT West Point. Amador county. few days ago,
a man named James Hays jumped down a miRing
shaft 50 feet deep. and escaped without injury
He went through platform Of boards, about II
feet from the bottom, aud into the water. He was
laboriug under 1T of m4nia potu.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

NHARvES REcOvERFD.-The State Harbor Com
missiouers are about to get possession of Broad
way Pacific, Central ana Market street wharves
in San Francisco. The supreme Court has decided
that the leases made by the Fund Commissioners
are not valid and they must revert to the State
This will give over $50 600 year more to the two
funds for repairing and improving the har5er.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

THE FLORENCE was awarded the First and
Highest Premium at the State Fair of California
the only Fair the Pacific Coast at which any
two double thread Sewing Machines were exhibited
in competition in 1865.
THE FLORENCE received the only premium
awarded, by the Mechanics Institute of San Fran
cisco. in 1864 and 1865 TO any Sewing Machine Co.
or Agent. The claim of competitor to medal
is without any foundation whatever.
Wherever the FLORENCE has been brought in
competition with other Sewing Machines it has al
ways been declared the best. 1t is the most simple
the most substantial, the most efficient. and its
use is easily learned. Every Machine sold is guar
anteed in the full sense of the word.
Send for circulars and Samples of work.
SAMUEL HILL, Gen'l. Agent.
ly-22 III Montgomery street, San Francisco.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

PACIFIC RAILROAD PRosPECrS.-0ur readers
know that the Union Pacific Railroad is now com
pleted nearly $50 miles west from Omaha. but the
following statements from the Chicago Tribune
will nevertheless be read with interest
Our readers see by our advertising columns that
the Union Pacific Railway was opened for business
on Monday OF the present week to Fort kearny
200 miles west of the Missouri river This impor-
tant point is reached some three weeks ahead of
the time promised in July. and furnishes highest
possible compliment to the activity and the energy
of the directors of the company. Ii shows that
they are in earnest aud mean work. Another
hundred miles. reaching the forks of the Platte.
are promised hv the l>t of January. and most, If
not all of the iron is already purchased, and such
is the almost perfect level OF tue great valley up
which the road runs that il be built as fast a.
ties can be furnished and track put down. The
country may expect 10 this great national
throughfafe in operation halt way 70 the Black
Hills durnss the present year. As the second 500
miles can be built as rapidly the iTst- il the en-
rrgy of the managers does not Tag the road VIII
reach the Black Hills. nearly half way from the
Missouri TO Salt Lake during the wear 1867. OF
course this isa eonsumatOu devoutely 10 be wished
for by the business man and the statesman.
In this connection we are glad 10 state that the
Cedar Rsnids and Missouri Road. the extension OF
the Air Line Of the Northwestern is open to bust
10 Jefferson. 20 miles west of Boone. on the
Des Mouiuea River. II is expected that so mil
more 10 Denniston, Will be in operation before the
i>t of November. leaving but about IS miles 10
complete the line 10 the Missouri river. Chicago
will. therefore. be in direct railway communication
with A point only SEQ miles east Of the Rocky
Mountains at the opening Of the spring business In
1867. and il may be accomplished by the middle Of
the winter. The effect Of this upon the rich mining
district Of the mountains. and upon the trade oi
ony city needs no language Of ours TO anticipate
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

Tbs Eliza Walker, which arrived on Sunday
last with fifty tons Of Goldfish from the ochntsk
Sea, is the fifth of the feet this Summer Her car
go makes the catch 50 far received two hundred
and seventy-hye tons.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

THE Syracuse (N.Y.) Journal relates the par
ticulars of the death of an aged lady, Mrs. Sarah
Keggins, at the communion table, which occurred
a few days since. She went to the altar with her
daughter, and while the pastor was reading the
hymn, Rock of Ages fell dead from her seat,
without moments warning that the messenger
of death was near. She was scventy-eight years of
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

ATTEMPTED SUIcInE.-A Fzenchman, lately a
resident Of Scott Valley. tried 70 blow ont his
brains last Wednesday night. by putting pistol
behind his ear a nd shooting through his ocoipgt.
he failed the attempt % kill the fool and start
ell Tor san Francisco.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

TuE salmon season, says the 0TsgoniGn. IS closed
Ahou. 50 00Q bbls. have been taken during the ssa-
sea-. worth. in the aggregate. near sSS goo. The
market Is already bare. single barrel Of ehoics
cannot now be procured.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

last from the Geysers, and will leave for Saeramen
to on the goth inst to fulfill engagement in that
city; also, in the principal towns Of this State
She commences at Sacramento on the Goth inst.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

TINE CHANGES.-Thirty- two yeras ago, says the
New York Tri5sns when Douglas le;t his Green
Mountain home FOR Illinois, his great rival, Lincoln
keeping post-oisee, fresh from the gieEleS of
the Black Hawk war; Andrew johnson was Mayor
of little mountain town IL Tennessee; Jefferson
Davis lieutenant oi dragons, was chasing the
Indians. Seward gIieying over his defeat IS
Governor. Breckenridge was Stadying the orAtons
of Cicero against Cataliue at a hentacky college
Chase was endeavoring 10 gain law practice IN
Cincinnati. Sumner was entering the Boston Bar
Broderick was cutting stone. Grant was "a school,
boy in his teens, and Farragut was watching the
honor of his flag on the torrid coast of Brazil.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

An exchange. presided over, we presume, by a
crnsty old bachelor says Never look al the girls;
they can't bear it; they regard it insult
They wear there feathers, furbelows and frills
merely TO crafty their mamas, that's ALL
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

THIS late two mouths war between Prussia and
Austria costs n 600 killed in the field and twice
many wounded. There were tive Alst-ians LOST TO
one PruSsian.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

In Four Days!
CARRYING the United States Mails and Express
Returning leaves Ruby, Silver and Boise cities ev-
cry other day for California connecting at Oro-
vile, the Railroad terminus, for Sacramento.
This line runs via Big Meadows, Susanville,
Granite Creek Black Rock Fort McGarry Summit
Lake.) Pueblo Camp, C. F. S NTH. (White Horse }
and Camp Lyon. At Big Meadows it connects
each way daily, with Stage Line to Indian Valley,
without delay TO passengers.
Fare from Chico to Ruby or Silver City. SEQ 90
Fare g Orovile to Ruby or Silver City,. 81 90
Fare " Marysville to Ruby or Silver City. GA 90
Fare q Sacramento TO Ruby Silver City. 6s 90
Fare - San Francisco to Ruby or Silver City 70 90
Fare q Oroville to Susanvie or Ind. Valley, II 90
Fare ~ Chico to Susanville or Indian Valley, 10 90
Passengers are allowed 80 lbs. of baggage. Ex-
ira baggage or freight from Chico TO Rubyor Silt-
er City, 80 cents per pound; to Boise City 10 per
cent. additional.
Chico Office, John S. Shaaf, Agent.
Orovilie
Narysville,
Susanvie W. H. DeHaven.
Sacramento, c. J. Shaer.
San Francisco. Stephen Duncan, 260 Bush street,
opposite Cosmopolitan Hotel.
Silver and Ruby \. Mullan.
Boise City Hill Beechy.
To whom apply in person or by letter for furthe
information.
In July Stages leave Chico on even dates, in Aug.
on odd dates, in September on even dates of the
MONTH etc.
Chico, July Ii, 1856. n3s-tf
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

THE spiriualstic "cuss'' fooleth the greenhorns
out OF their money, by pretending to cure them of
disease with the laying on of ha nds.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

A ST. LOUIS paper of recent date, says 'there
have been only three ministers of the gospel in
carcerated in Jail or mobbed in Missouri during the
past week. That's moderate
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

WINE IN PLAcER--Dr. Crandall IS busy crushing
his grapes; he viii make about Ii 600 gallons of
wine.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

TnK losses by fire in United States during the
last six months amount to sa5 GOO Oeo. The losses
last month make up nearly one-thisd Of the sum.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

How TO RAISE THE DEvIL.-In very old copy
Of work still extant. on neoromancy, is the fol-
lowing quaint passage: sQuestion-How to raise
the deviel? Answer-Contradict yer wife,
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

TEN years in the State Prison is the sentence of
Judge Southard on the Indian Miguel, for killing
his wife at Napa
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

Tue Napa Repopter says the price of tobacco
demonstrates the fact that it is about seventy five
times remuneratiye as TO the successful culturer
of wheat.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

WHAT'S IN NAME. Those who believe there
is something in a name will please inform US why
cognomen would not answer just as well for the
river Passaggossassa,cakedy in Maine
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

AT naval ceurtmartia, recently held in Brook.
lyn, the following dialogue is said to have taken
place between one Of the witnesses and the court:
Are you Catholic! p inquired the court.
No. sir
Are you Protestant
No sir
'What are you. then p
Captain Of the fore-top."
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

DOMESTIC ToAsr.-May your coffee and the slam
ders against you be ever slise-without grounds.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-10-20

THE railroad bridge across the American river a
Folsom has been condemned, and cars are to cross
it no more till repaired.