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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12

HAVE You SEEN THE GREAT ATTRACTION
We mean the circulars for the Grand GIFT
Concert, to come off Feb'y lst at Babcock's
Hall, under the direction of Prof. Grundy. If
you want a piano, watch, spoons. bracelet or
anything for housekeeping you will secure
your tikets early, for they are going off quite
lively. Oaly 1000 issued and only one dol
lar each
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12

CASE OF CoNscIENcE.-A few days ago a
splendid overcoat belonging to MEG. Spen-
GER, was stolen from the Office of his livery
stable. This morning Mr. Spencer found the
coat in the corner OF his front YARD, the thiefs
conscience probably having driven him to
carry the coat and place it there, Just over the
fence from the sidewalk.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
JOHlSONS AMERICAN.
CORNER ILLINOIS & WASHINGTON
STREETS ROCK ISLAND

II AV1NG purchased this hotel and fitted
IL it up In good style, | respectfully solicit a
share of public patronage. The house s located
in the very centre OF business, the ferry land
ing, and not far from the railroad depots.
A few boarders be supplied with good
rooms and board
&.a-I have fine large stable, good safe wagon
yard and plenty of room for farmers teams, and
| respectfully solicit the patronage OF the farmers,
and OF all others who wish to stop at good hotel.
N. B.-A good barbor's saloon connected with
the house. CHARLES HERMANN,
Proprietor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12

Go TO THE BEsr.-Go to Bryant, Stratton
d Merri!Ps Davenport Commercial College,
to get thorough practical business educa
ton, or to becoAe good sound telegraph
operator. For circulars address (encIosiug
stamps) Bryant, Strat;on & Merrill, DaFen.
port, Iowa. dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
LOCAL AFFAIR RS.
Odd Fellows.
SEE advertisement of Prize Ball.

A CONVENTION is to be held in Geneseo next
Tuesday, in aid of canal from LaSalle to
Reck Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
CHICAGO MARKET.

Chicago, January s.
Provlsions-without material change.
Mess pork-S25.
Sweet picked hams-l6ic.
Green hams-l5
Clear pork-25, 80.
Beet hams-33.
Bulk mests-nominal.
Shoulders 20 days IN salt I05c.
Dry sailed shouIders-lG4
Dressed hogs-duli, 50al0.N0
Lard-l61
Fiour-QuIet and steaoy
Wheat-No spring sold at 203al 81; No
S4sS5
Corn-45a46 for No /; 2S for No 2; rs re. tor
jected.
oats-se4 for No i, and 20a2 for No2
Rye-50 for No
Bariey-55a61
Tallow-dull; light sales of country made a,
lie
Hghwines-held at ., 90 retail
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
SETTLEMENTS WANTED.

A LII persons having unsettled accounts
n with the subscriber notified to call at the
drug store of Smith & Grouan, in Rock Island,
previous to the 10Th of January next, and settle
the same. After that date my accounts will be
placed IN the hands of officer for collection.
All persons having any claims against me
quested to call and receive their pay.
CHARLES BAKER,
Formerly of Illinois City.
Rock Island, dec2ldwtd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12

nema an .. Ma AFFRAY.-A young man by the
mnrn; "iiiiam II. Allen was arrested this
sssani. charged with having committed an
jury On the person of Henry W, Notice. I'm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
For SALE.

FOR SALE.
TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo. L,
IL DavenpOrt's addition to the city of Rock
Island. Price from $500 to $3.50.
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Camden
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 c.ty OF
Rock Island, and is beautifully situated for resi-
dences Gardening, Fruit raisng-has good spring
&C., and is about half mile from the d" Rock
River Water Power" Price, per acre, $40, half
cash and the balance on time.
Also number of lots in Davenport, Iowa City
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in Iowa and
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. L. DAVENPORT,
mch27dwtf. atDavenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
FARM WAGONS.

NOTWITHSTANDING / am building q
IN large number of Pixies Peak Wagons, still
continue the business OF making
THE VERY BEST FARM WAGONS,
and woulds,y to the farmers of this and adjoin
ing counties that supply them with any
thing they want in my line, of the best quality
and at reasonable rates. B. H. KIMBALL.
Rock Island, Jan. 20, dwtf.
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BATCHELoR,s HAIR DYE.

The Original and Best In the World The only
true and perfect Hair Dye. Harmless, Reliable
and Instantaneous, Produces immediately a
splendid Black natural Brown, without iniur-
ing the hair skin. Remedies the Ill effects of
bad dyes Sold by all Druggists. The genuine
is signed William A. Bachelor. Also,
Regenerating Extract of Mllleieurs, tor Restoring
and Beautifying the Hair.
CHARLES BArCHELOR, New York
augl9dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
LESSONS In MUSIC

On strict principles of Harmony and Technick,
BY HI. HI L E RG,
Pupil ofthe Royal Conservatorum at Bonn.
Enquire at Johnson's American
nov25d wifi
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
NEW YORK sTOCK...AND..sMONEl
MARKER.

NEW YORK sTOCK...AND..sMONEY
MARKER.
Telegraphsd to the Argus.
INV YoRK, January 9.
Stocks-lower
GoId-0Pened 81 ,37!, and closed ,3s4
Money-on call pc
c. s. R. /. l ,03
6's 81 coup ,lSt
Do reg'd ,ls.
U. s. 500 coup of'64 1909.
u. S. 5-20's coup. Nov 99s
U $40 coup OF 90 oil
Do reg'd l.024
Do new issue ,0is.
U. S. 800 coup of '65 045
L. S. 1910 comp. "a
Do reg'd Get.
L. S. 40 9S1.
Do I'd series 9S4.
Do Sd series 9S3.
6's II reg'd 954
L. S. SIS 81 coupons "a!
Do reg'd ,043.
One fear Certifcate-99s
6's 81 reg'd l,05s
6's s. coup 20
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12

ELECTION OF OFFlCERs.-T Northern
Line Packet Company held meeting In St.
Louis on the 3rd inst, for the election of off,
GERS for the ensuing year, with the following
result
Prssident-T. B. Rhodes, of Savannah.
Secretary T. II. Griffith, of St. Louis.
The following gentlemen were chosen d.
rectors
7. B. Rhodes, Savannah T. j. Buford,
Rock Island 7. Gordon, Galena r. G. Gray,
Plttsburg; j. Ward. St. Louis.
Several new boats have been added to the
property of the company, and there will be a
daily line of side wheel boats from St. Louis
to St. Paul. The facilities Of the company
for freight will also be largely increased, thus
afording our farmers cheaper means of send
ing their produce to market and our msrch.
ants cheaper freights for goods.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12

fo- .ha q Nane are the sole and only agents
for the sale of this stove in Rock Tsla,a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
PECIAL BUSINESS NOTICES,

The Bridal Chamber, an Essay of Warning
and Instruction for Young Men, Also, new and
reliable treatment for Diseases of the Urinary nd
Sexual Systems-Sent free, in sealed envelopes-
Address, DIR. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard
Assoc alton, Philadelphia, Pa.
Ap-.dwly. #s
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12

The Strickland Remedies.-We have for
some time telt duty, or an agreeable privil-
eye at least, to say word in favor DR.. Strick-
lands Remedies, and simply for the reason that
we know them TO be good-all, we believe, that
they are represented to be. Jan5dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
Household Necessity exists for the Use O
DURNO'S CATARRH SNUFF,

Which, in the first stages of cold, acts like
magic. Headache, Hoarseness, DIptherIa, and
bronchitis, Sore Eyes, eatness, Bad Taste and
Smell, being the result OF Catarrh. This snuff re-
moves and prevents all these, and insures heal
thy Head. Its effects are pleasant and safe, even
for infants " no suffer from Snut1es.
1t has the highest professional testimonials.
Sold by all Druggists, sent by mail to all parts
of the u. s., for 80 cents Tor box, 81 for
tour boxes. Address,
JAS. DURNO, P. .. Rox 1885,
New York
Wholesale, by D. BARNES x CO., 81 Park
Row, n. Y. noy25dwIy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12

hASs d kANE.-These young men are do.
ing fue business in the stove, sheet IRON
tin ware and house furnishing business.-
Also IN the heavy sheet iron and copper
work TOR breweries, distileries and steam
boats. They have new advertisement in
our paper to-day, to which they ask attention.
They are, 1t will be noticed, selling off their
splendid stock Of heating and parlor stoves at
cost. Now is the time to buy a stove for
your parior, dining room. sitting room, bed
room or Offices. They also have a magnifi-
cent new cook stove called the Home Com
fort which Is believed to be one of the best
II not the very best cook stove in use Call
and look at 1t, and see testimonials Read
the following from Mr.. Glenn, of the drug
store:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
CERTIFICATE

am using one OF the Home Comfort Coot,r,
stoves and ind 1t an excellent stove, 1t work.
well IN all It's departments, and is great econo-
mIzer OF fuel. 1t can be used either with wood ~
Goa, l think 1t saves fully one-third OF the fuel
49,, urL ~ ordinary cooking stoves, and does its
used and can confidently recommend if IN al
VINO wish comfort with economy.
Rock Island, Jan'y 10, 1866. 'Lh'"'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12
WINDOW SHADE
Manufactory

THE subscriber has established, in Rock
L Island, adjoining Buford's Foundry, manu-
factory of
Rustic Window Shades,
Shades manufactured to order OF any size,
shape color, and the most durable, conven
lent and economical curtains in use.
Orders solicited and promptly executed.
II. FL. ANDERSEN.
Rock Island, Oct: %, DIV.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-12

BRANDR ETH,S PILIS.-INELUES-
"a. DlPIAEkiA.--In inflammatory afec-
tons, ~aen nc bleeding Is permitted, Tree use
OF these pills modiies the ala rming symp-
toms, and perseverance,, according TO tae dIrec-
icons, usually quickly cures, and certainly nothing
is r~ked ia using BrauCreth's Pills For cold
influenza, dIptherla, pans OF the head, d.zzlness
anu appopleIy, medIcin be pared to
them, in eryspelas, lever and ague, smallpox,
and IN all the diseases OF childhood, their
sures a speedy recovery of health. They produce
these results simply by taking from the blood Its
impurities, leaving
THIS VITAL FLUID FREE,
to and a weak locality to recover its proper
and necessary ''status'' OF health.
Brandreth's Pills have affinity for the
SUBJECT MATTER OF DISEASE,
and cause it's
CERTAIN EXPULSION FROM THE BODY.
decl5 WIN
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25
RAILROAD SPEAKING.

We op last week published list of appoint ments for Railroad meetings along the line of the Des Arc, Dardanelle and Fort Smith Rail- road. The friends of the Road thinking that sufficient time was not given for them to gain publicity, have made a new list, which are as follows
 Hickory Plain, Monday, September l7th. Austin, Tuesday, September 18th,
 Peach Orchard Gap, Wednesday, Sept. 18th. Green Grove, Friday, September 2lst.
 Lewisburg, Saturday, September 22d.
 Springfield, Monday, September 24th.
 Dardanelle, Wednesday, September 26th. Dover, Friday, September, 2Sth.
 Handbills will beprinted and sent along the proposed route of the road as far as Dar- danelle.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At a call meeting of Covenant Lodge, No. :, l. o. o. F., held for the purpose of render ing the last Tribute of Respect, to P. G. Nor man Butts, who departed this life on the lst inst, the undersigned were appointed com mittee to report resolutions representing the sentiments of the Lodge, in commemoration of our deceased brother
 WHEREAS, In the mysterious dispensations of divine providence, it hath pleased the AL mighty to summons from time to eternity, our worthy brother from our social midst as Lodge. And,
 WHEREAS, In the death of brother Butts. the Lodge has lost 8 devoted member, the order warm and ardent admirer and jealous advocate, the community in which he resided good and true citizen
 Resot0ed, That we as Lodge, bow with due reverence, and humble submission to this de- cree of Him who is author of our being, who controls and governs all things, and whose edict to man is, ''dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return
 Resotced, That we tender to the surviving daughter of our late brother in her loneliness and distress, our brotherly sympathy and sin cere condolence, ill this her affiiction and be- reavement.
 Resoloed, That in token of our respect, and regard for him whose memory we cherish, and whose remains we have this day borne to their last sad resting place, we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
 Resot0ed, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the DEs ARC CITIZEN for publica- tion, with the request that copy of said pa per containing the same be forwarded to the Secretary of Covenant Lodge, No, 37.
 Resot0ed, That the Secretary also be in structed to send copy to the daughter of our late brother.
 J J. MOORE, Committee. Augusta, Ark, August ,, 1866.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25
BY TEL EGR A PH 7
COTTON 34 to s6--GoAD 47 5-s

By the Atlantic Cable to the Associated Press
 LONDON, August 20.--The following dispatch has just been received from Paris to-day:
 1.-The Paris papers keep silent in regard to the extension of the frontiers of France.
 It is rumored here that the Italian Govern ment will soon treat directly with the Pope for the session of his Temporal Dominion and the re establishment of Rome as the capital of Italy,"
 LIVERPOOL, August -Noon-The cotton market to day is unchanged. The sales are estimated at 10000 bales. Middling uplands 13ld.
 NEW YoRK, August 20. The steamer David has arrived at Farther Point. The stock of cotton at Liverpool on the 10th was 699,000 bales, of which 362 600 were American. Tho quotations were Fair Orleans, I'd; middlng Orleans, 138d Fair upland, 154 middiing upland, l31d.
 The papers say it is understood the United States and Canadian governments, have as sented to the formation of an international Commission for the purpose of reducing the obstacles in the way of the frontier trade ot the two countries.
 There is nothing new as to peace neSotla- tions,
 Baron Wether left Berlin on the 8th for Prague, where it is said that definite peace ne gotiations will be carried on between Austria and Italy Barramont and Gen, Manibia will be the Italian Plenipotentiaries.
 The delegates from this district to the late Philadelphia Convention and others had meeting toni ght, and decided to hold an i'm mensc Mass Ratification Meeting on next Sat urdav night in front of the City Hall. A Committee was appointed to make the neces- sary arrangements, and the adjoining counties will be invited to participate
 BUFFALO, August 20.--The trial of the Fen ian officers connected with the late Canada raids was expected to take place before the United States Circuit Court, which sits during the present week, but orders received to-day from Attorney General Stansbury, authorizing and instructing a aoIEe proseqm to be entered in their cases.
 WASHINGTON, August 19.-The President has issued a proclamation declaring, that the insurrection heretofore existing in Texas IS at an end, and it is henceforth to be regarded in that State, as in the other States in winch the said insurrection was declared to be, by the proclamation of April 2d 1866,
 The President further proclaims that the said instruction is at an end, and that peace, order and civil law now exists throughout the country.
 The Commander of the Pacific squadron has received orders to sendtwo men, -of-war to Ma zatlan and Guinea, to protect the United States interests in that quarter.
 Washington, August 20.-The Mexican le- gation has advices, that the French have evacuated Monterey and Saltillo, which are in possession of the Liberals.
 Escobedo, with one thousand Mcxicans, cx-
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25
TnTDyTE OF RESPECT,

At call meeting of West Point Lodge, No. 24, Free and Accepted Masons, held August l5th 1866, the following preamble and resolu- lions were unanimously adopted:
 WHEREAS, IL has pleased the Grand Archi- tcct of the universe to remove from our midst our beloved brother, Joshua B. Crow, and whereas, he has been a pious and true mem- Der of our order. endearing himself to all by his true and noble masonic character, there fore be it
 Reso}ocd, That we, as a body, will repair to the grave, and bury our deceased brother with the usual ceremonies ofthe masonic fraternity.
 Resoiced, That whilst we deeply deplore the loss that we, as a fraternity, have sustained in the death of our beloved brother, yet we bow submissively to the dispensaion of an All-wise providence.
 ReSolced. That we extend 10 the friends and relatives of our deceased brother, our sincere coincidence and sympathy, in the irreparable loss they have sustained in the death of q christian, mason, friend and father.
 Rcsoired, That we, as il Lodge, wear the badge of mourning. i'll testimony of our high esteem and grief for our deceased brother, for thirty days.
 Eeso5ced, That these resolutions be entered into the records of our Lodge, that copy be furnished the relatives of the deceased, and another to the Des Arc Citizen for publication.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25

poets to be before San Luis Potosi within two months.
 The Convention at Chicago will be compoy- ed exclusively of Union soldiers who endorse the Presidents policy. It is proposed, how ever, at a later day. to have Convention com posed of Northern and Southern soldiers
 NEW YORK, August 21--l0:30A A. M.-Cotton dull and nominal at 34 to 36c; Gold, 47 5-S.
 11:30 a. m.-Cotton, inactive and dropping Gold, 474 Exchange, 7s to 5-S.
 LIVERPOOL, August 20.-Cotton unchanged sales to-day, 10000 bales; POS, 69l con sols, SSE.
 Political news unimportant.
 LIVERPOOL, August IS P. M.-The cotton market has been quiet to-day, and rates arc unchanged. The sales amount to g, ,000 bales; middling uplands, 133d. The breadstuff mar ket is firm except foc corn, which is a trife easier. Mixed western, Pcs 9d. The provis- ion market is dull. Pork is inactive.
 BERLIN, August 1S.-A bill is under discus sion in the Prussian Chambers, which has for it's object the annexation to Prussia of the Kingdom of Hanover, the Electoral of Hesse, the Duchies of Nassau, and the city of Frank fort.
 PARIS, Aug. 18.-The Emperor denies hay ing entertained any desire of annexing the Territory of Belgium to that of France.
 PRAGUE, Aug. 18-The Peace Congress is in session, and negotiations are making favor able progress. The notifications of treaty of peace will, it is expected, be exchanged in ten days.
 LONDON, Aug. 18.-There is nothing of i'm portance to report in British politics.
 Philadelphia, August 19.-The Southern Radicals will hold their Convention in the National Hall, one of the largest buildings in the city.
 NEW YORK, Aug, 19.-A Washington special says that Stanton is soon to be appointed Minister to Spain, and Gen, Stcedman will be appointed to the vacancy caused thereby.
 An Ottawa special says the Canadian auttor- ities continue to make preparations against the Fenians. The troops at Quebec are held in readiness, and 10000 canteens are being manufacted.
 A Hearts Content letter of the 17th says the shore end of the cable got fouled with the anchor of a coal vessel, but was released by a diver on the 16th.
 There were seven new cases of cholera and eight deaths reported yesteday.
 The shipment of specie to Europe since January the lst exceeds $50, 900, GOO.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25

,--Who wouldn't live in London, where kid gloves are sold for thirty five to forty cents 8 good broadcloth coat for ten to twelve dol lars and full suit of travelling clothes for eight dollars?
 -A favorite method of treating col lapsed cholera patients in St. Louisconsists Ill bleeding until the pulse rises, the ad- mlnistration of an emetc or mustard, then camphor and chloroform, with two grains of mercuryeyery half hour Ice is placed on the chest, and the extremities are rubbed with mixture of eamphor, chloro- form and aqua ammonia. This treatment has been successful in numerous cases.
 - White women in New York earn eleven cents day making shirts.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25
MOORES WILLIE MALE < FEMALE INSTITUTE Mooresyille, Marshall Co.,, Tenn.

WYE respectfully announce 10 the public w that the next session of this popular h. stitution will on Monday August 6, 1866. The Faculty is now complete and are all Southern born teachers, who will devote their entire time and attention to their respective Departments. Corps of Instructors
 A. NJ. Burney, A. M,, President of Faculty and Principal of Male Department.
 Duncan McRae, Jr., A. NJ, Vice Principal, Miss Maggie H. Trigg, A. M,, Principal Fe- male Department.
 Miss Mcdora E. NJ. Record, Principal of Music.
 This arrangement gives three regular teach CTS aU the time in the Literary, and one in the Music Department, and others will be em- ployed if necessary. The President of the Faculty will divide his time between the Male and Female Departments occasion requires. And he will be the special guardian of the Boarders in their intercourse with society, and control their visiting to their best interest as Students Each department of this school is separate and distinct from the other and no mixing nor mingling allowed at the Institute or Boarding Houses except by special per mission from the Principals.
 due regard will be paid to religious train ing, but aH scctarian uaRueaces ut be rigidly dis carded. The school has no sectarian charac- ter and will tolerate none.
 Orphans of worthy and necessitous Confed- crate soldiers will receive their tuition gratis We have two regular Boarding Houses for young ladies, and the community will accom- modate aU young men who may want board Prices of Board, all things furnished, from SIP to $l4 per month.
 Price of Tuition, SIP, $16, $20, $25. Les sons in Music $25. Vocal Music gratis.
 These charges will not be increased in any case, and if patrons desire it VIC will furnish them with bill ofall charges when they enter, and will settle by it at the close of the session, Ut which time all bills for board and tuition must be settled, or patrons may pay aU their oils ;a advance if they prefer, and no charge will be entered against them afterwards.
 Students will be received at any time, but all who intend to enter are urgently requested Co De present at the opening on the 1st Monday of August next The annual sessions close with the year. The Scholastic sessions, com posed of two five months terms, close about the 24th of June, allowing winter and sum- mer vacation of six weeks each.
 For further particulars address the Presi- dent of the Faculty at Culleoka, Maury Coun- ty, Tennessee.
 Board of Examiners for Literary Degrees James B. Murphy, A. M., of Erskine College, $. C.. Joseph Anderson, A. M. of Jackson College Tenn; Dr. John s. Pride, A. M., of Maryyille College. East Tennessee,
 Reference is respectfully made to aH he patrons of the school
 s. ". FITZPATRICK,
 Presidentcf Board cf Trustees.
 JAMES KIRKLAND,
 Sec,y Board of Trustees.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-08-25

-There is girl in Troy whose lips are so sweet that they stick together every morn ing by the honey they distill, and she cannot open her mouth until she has parted her lips with silver knife. She will be treasure to her husband, not only on account of hers ness, but because she can occasionally keep her mouth shut.
 -He that would be truly, rich, ought to labor not so much to increase his wealth, as to diminish his desire of having; because he that appointeth no bounds to his desire, is al- ways poor and needy.-[ Plato.