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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22
SHARON TrNDALE, Secretary Of State.
suieide--Death OF j. T. Hays, from Laud-
anum.

suieide--Death OF J. t. Hays, from Laud-
Sunday morning last, about daylight, 1T.
Hays, formerly a sergeant in the 18th Ken
lucky cavalry, returned from Cairo on the
steamer Silver Moon, (where he had gone a
day or'two before,) and took a room at the
Continental Hotel. Up. to l O'Clock, yester
day, he had not made his appearance and his
ing the whole time, the suspicious of the pro-
prietors were aroused, and concluded to force
the door, which they did about two O'Clock
P. NJ,
On entering the room. the body of Hays
was found lying on the bed, an the cold en-
brace of death, in full dress-black coat and
pants, with white vest. On table in the
room was found two empty pitfalls labeled
! laudenum, and goblet containing about two
ounces of the same. There were also found
several written scraps and lengthy letter,
/ giving as reason for the rash act, that he
| was deranged, and could not resist the deter
mination to destroy his life.
The deceased was married in this city on
the LIST inst, and in the letter, (which was
addressed to no one in particularly he exhon
Grated his wife from any cause of his trouble
and frenzy.
Marshal Forshee held an inquest on the
body. and the jury rendered verdict of wiltu
. suicide.
From among the several scraps which wer,
!, found in the room, we were handed the fol
lowing, which were, evidently, the last h'
wrote:
ssThe Silver Moon is playing me dirge Man
= thanks TO her.
JTH.''
ssCoL. PIcKETr-Please see that am decent
- | II hose rIo hasa 4
g any of them.
ssThe Silver Moon starts OF port. l rails
the fatal cup. Oh God, take my soul.
y 1T. HAYs.''
al have crank the draught. l now lie down I
If rest in death.
II IT. HAYS
} The steamer Silver Moon, upon which Hay
70 leturned Sunday morning, remained at tn
J. wharf a short time, and was playing her'ca
AZ liope," which the first note refers to-
The deceased was twenty eight years {
age. and formerly lived in Henry count,
Tenn. Ee was for long time on duty cor
nscted with the provost msrshaPs office
IL this CITY land was we'll known to many OF on
citizens The deceased had for sometlm
been engaged as mail agent on the Mobile
Ohio railroad, and came to this city tor tn
purpose of marrying. which was consemma
ed on Tuesday, the LIST inst.-Pad"cah n!
Herald Man Il
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22

BOARD OF HEALTH.-Adjourned meeting
May 2lst, 1866.
Present-Mayor Truesdale, Drs. Plummer
and Grover and Matshal Chopper.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
On motion of Marshal Chopper. Mayor
Truesdale and Police Magistrate Sweeney
were appointed o committee to prepare an or
der or resolve to be passed at the next meet
ing, prohibiting persons from depositiog dead
carcasses, offal, etc., on vacant or unimport
ant lands in or near the city of Rock Island
Adjourned to precisely s O'Clock P. M.May
18th, 1866.
G. L. DODGE, Clerk.
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secure such q sum d will place this humane
institution beyond the possibility of failure.
do not let us forget the wants of the children
of our brave citizen soldiers. 1t is needless
to say that such an institution may not be
necessary, or that other provisions may be
made for these children. The people of the
state must make ample provision for them
watch over them. help them, feed, clothe and
educate them, until they shall arrive at On
age to take care of themselves. ~
Copies OF this proclamation will befimmed-
lately sent to each county judge in the state,
and again appeal to these officers and the
people of the state for earnest support and
cooperation in this work.
The counties of Vermilion and Rock Island
made dona ion of one thousand dollars
each, through the board of supervisors Of
those counties.
In witness whereof / have hereunte
set my hand aud caused the grea1
seal Of the state of Illinois to be af
e fixed. Done at Springfield, thii
seventeenth of May. in the year o
our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty six.
By the governor.
RI. oGLESBY.
tSigned)
SHARON TNDALE, Secretary Of State.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22

1t is reported, in intelligent political cir
cles, tina, at a meeting of the Ohio repu blican
state central COMMITTEES, recently held at Co.
lumbus, at which seventeen members were
present, twelve voted TO sustain the presi-
dents policy and five voted to sustain con-
gress. .-...
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22

The New York Herald has statement
that Sweeney has said recently that lo was
less than British spy, and that he was al
lowed to escape from prison by the British
authorities for the sole purpose OF visiting
this country in their interests.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22

A state union (Johnsonl convention is 20
be held IN Indianapolis. May Both. to which
voters for Lincoln and johnson, now support
ing the policy OF johnson, are invited. The
signers are among the leading republicans OF
that state Chicago Journal!
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22

A large and enthusiastic meeting of citizens
of Carroll county. Maryland, was held at
Westminster, in that state, on Saturday, for
the purpose of endorsing the policy OF Presi-
dent johnson. Speeches, were made by
Montgomery Blair, Senator Hendricks of
Indiana, Con Rosseau and others in favor OF
the presidents plan of reconstruction.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22

Yhoss who suffer from liver complaints
may rely unon the Red jacket Bisters, De-
cause thew derive from It's anti-billious prop;
critics immediate and certain relief when Gil
the usually prescribed remedies have proved
seless.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22

Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will
run itself to death. You can work out a
good 'charactsr much faster than any one can
lie out of it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22

course. the most corrupt and dangerous ele-
ment in our systen of government. Congress
should think twice before taking such steps
as these are, from which we know it would
have to recede. -Bost ton Post.
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NOTICE.

OFFICE CHICAGO s Rock Islam r. R. Co.
New York, April goth, 1866. J
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders oil
this CO npany for the election of thirteen Directors
tor the ensuing year will be held at the office OF
the company, IN the city of Chicago, state oil I'M
nois, on Friday, the Sth day of June merit.
The polls will be opened at J O'Clock A. NJ,
rsnd closed at IL O'Clock NJ.
c. W. DURANT, Pres't
FEANcrs H. Tows, Sec'y.
aul23dtd.
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VALUABLE GOODS FOR SALE.

A gentleman who brought some very hne
pose of living there has changed his mind and
wishes to return east. he therefore offers these
goods for sale at a very low price, if applied for
soon. They nearly new, never having been
used but trfe. Among them may be found the
following Paris " ade Tame Pece-alabasier !
Silver Tea and Coffee Sett d; Tapestry Carpets;
Cruit Stand Liquor Frame; Fire Irons; i
Western Chief Cook Stove, Sett Cane Seat
Chairs; valuable sett OF China, and varlous
other arti cks TOO numerous to mention.
Fnouire of B. r. Tomorrow, Moline House.
CHARLES BROOMHEAD.
MnIine. MAY L. DIV.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22
BIRD CAGES.

A carefully selected stock of music and musical
instruments, Vioins, Accordeons, Flutinas, &c;
also Violin and Guitar Strings.
Gold Pens, Pocket Books, Oval Picture Frames,
and indeed most everything commonly kept IN the
Fancy Goods Line.
The undersgned and his son, VIM. c. Black
burn will be hand to wait on any one who may
favor them with a call, and they take this method
of cordially Inviting one and all to come and eI-
anime the goods for themselves, hoping and be-
Iieving they will ind that they will Compare favor
ably as to quality and price with the like goods
kept in any book store in the northwest.
aprIOd3m. Ill. &. BLACKBURN.
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now 4 eeTOYAL,, MAN FEELS

Prentice speaks of a brawling kentuckian'
vbo was Dragging about how loyal he felt,
and who, being asked what ne meant Dy IT,
rsplisd: 81 feel as if l sh'd like to shoot
somebody and steal sumthin'."
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22
SEE CIRCULARS.
AN EFFECTUAL WORM MEDICINE

AN EFFECTUAL WORM MEDICINE.
BROWNS TERMIFCGE COMFITS,
Or Worm Lozenges. Much sickness, undoubted-
Nv, with children and adults, attributed to other
causes, is occasioned by worms The ''Vermlfuge
Comiits,'' although effectual in destroying worms,
can do no possible injury to the most delicate
child. Thus valuable combination, has been sue
cessfully used by physicisns,S and found to be
safe ana sure Graduating worms, 80 hurtful TO
children.
Children having Worms require immediate at
attention, as neglect of the trouble often causes
prolonged sickness.
Symptoms of Worms in Children are often over
looked. Worr in the stomach and bowels cause
irritation, which can be removed only by the use
of a sure remedy. The combination of ingredi-
ents used IN making Browns s'vermifuge Com
fts'' is such as to give the best possible effect
with safety.
CURTIS & BROWN, Proprietors New York
Sold by all dealers IN Medicines, at 20 CENTS pei
box. may2ldwly.
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Total
900 oC

=. ii, Ia necessary therefore to secure
-, l. wiz .bousand dollars by donation before
thirteen .sa.s s can authorize the Eve commits,
the trustees I Iacase the ..home." l therefore
sioners 70 Id ~ the generous people Of GU.
aga.a not only to make good this sum- Du. e
s!a'1 Sr n svsry means the board Of trustees %
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22
N INV BOOK STORE.

THE undersigned would respectfully an,
i nounce to the citizens OF Rock Island and
the public generally that he has opened New,
Book Store on Illinois ST., first door cas-: Of MIR
Edwin NJ Smyth's, in the city of Rock Island
where he will have on hand full assortr emit o
all articles usually kept in such an establshm ent
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22

Standard and miscellaneous works BY the most
popular authors, and indeed iull assortment OF
the popular Literature of the day. Also
SCHOOL BOOKS.
He hopes to be able to supply all who may cali
with the daily and weekly papers, monthly PERI
odicals, sc. A full and complete
STOCK OF STATIONERY.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
ONE lot, ON Elk street. fronting Court
" Square. ,s
One lot, corner of Orleans and Elk streets,
fronting Court Square.
One lot, corner OF Swan and Front streets.
One lot, on Rock River street, between Swan
and Ohio streets.
Five lots, in Bailey Davenport's addition.
Also to lease, for 20 years, a lot having 400
front feet on the slough, with good harbor for
logs,-a good location for a steam saw mill.
Apply TO
may l2dw2w. BAILEY DAVENPORT. 4
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22
A weII seIecteU stOCk OF
Wall Paper,

and Bordering, consisting of Satins, White, Grey
Brown and Buff Blanks, Grounds, &C., rich an
beautiful patterns OF Window Shades, Curtain
Fixtures, Cord, Tassels. &c, &c. beautiful
assortment OF
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-22

j. ID. BURGH,
General Commission Merchant,
and zsa = s.eaz4
Special Agent for %s-
Bishoprfck,s TnfalIible Baking Powder,
The Trade supplied al New York Pfiess a.
DEPOT, Palace Row BIock
ISLAND, ILL.
REFERENCES.
Hon. Joseph Knox, F. G. Bxown, c. NJ. Hardy,
Chicago Devoe & Champion, C. Truesdale A.
Shaw, Henry DARTS Sons, Swilsr & Burgh, Rock
Island.
N. B.-The highest price paid for country pro-
oues. .s.et.a
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Something New
UPHOLSTERY ESTABLISHMENT

The underslgned begs leave TO inform tho pub
lie that he has just opened an
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-09-26

irresponsible C0unterfeiters.-One of the
most serious annoyances which the proprietors
of an article in unusual demand have to encoun-
ly inscriptions and irresponsible. If an indi-
vidual or q firm with means engages in this nc
furious business, the damages awarded by a court
of justice for the oense collectable and 1t is
some satisfaction to the party wronged that the
wronger is made to suffer; but in most cases the
pirates are men Of straw, who cannot respond In
dollars to the laws award.
HosTErTER's STOMACH B1rrERs being Stan
dard Tonic, marketable every where, and repre-
senting the value affixed to it as accurately as q
National Bank bill represents the amount ex-
pressed on its face has been extensively counter
feited and simulated. The proprietors havespen
many thousands of dollars in hunting UP and
hunting doscn irresponsible individuals and firms
who have given their minds to this dirty work.
These parties-some Of them, at least-have q
way of changing their base, though they never
change their 6aseness When an injunction is
laid upon them in one part Of the country, they
sometimes s'vamoose' to another, and try the
trick again. In some cases it is necessary to kill
them two or three times over. Perhaps the best
thing that can be done under these circumstances
is to " lay an injsnction" upon all who we the
Bitters to buy only of dealers whem they can
trust. In every city, town and village Of the
United States and British America this famous
tonic, attentive and protective medicine may be
procured of reliable men OF business.
Sept 10. SS-1m
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Another Gun Spiked.

The Sentinel claims that certain gentle
men named on the Union State Committee,
will notidentify themselves with the move
ment to elect Gen. Doekery Governor.
The Sentinel has deceived its readers in
this, as in other matters.
We have letters from Lewis Thompson
and Robert P. Dick. They will cordially
support Gen. Dockery The sentiments con-
tanned in these letters were referred to in the
proceedings of the Union meeting.
Mr.. Settle was detained by his duties as
Solicitor at Chatham Court He was in the
City on Saturday. He is warmly in favor
of Gen. Dockery, and is an outspoken advo-
cate of the Howard amendment
Tod R. Caldwell, Esq, was detained also
by business he could not neglect. He will
also support Gen. Dockery actively and
warmly
DR.. Eugene Grissom, of Granville, writes
as follows:
81 was prevented by sickness from atten-
ding. have not heard of the action of our
friends; bnt believe it to be our duty to
maintain our organization, whether defeat
or success awaits us at the ensuing election.
There is no hope for the South except in the
ratification of the proposed constitutional
amendment am for it, as the best we can
nope to get"
We have letters to the same effect from
other friends, but we do not feel at liberty to
use their names.
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Keep it Before the People.

That the only way to prevent the reorgan-
ization of our State government, the confis-
cation of property, executions for treason,
and negro suffrage, is to accept promptly the
proposed constitutional amendment, and go
back to the Union.
Those persons amongus who will neither
carry out the Presidents plan nor accept the
plan of Congress, are practical disuaionists.
They may not intend to be SO, but they are.
They are also pursuing the very course-we
admit unintentionally-to. force negro suffrage
onour people. For, if the plan now offered
should be rejected, the radicals will certain
ly get the upper hand in Congress, and sweep
away the whole of our present State officers,
and order the formation of new governments
to be based on white and black suffrage
President johnson himself is already commit
ted to negro suffrage. Our people are opposed
to it. Who is going to fight to prenent Con-
gress from doing to1at aee haze said 1t aeiU do,
if We do not accept the proposed plan2
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49, = y
The Western Extension Gen. Dockery.
The following speech by Gen Dockery, in
the Convention, May goth, 1855, will show
what interest lie takes in the development Of
the resources of Western North-C Carolina.
This portion of the State has been neglected,
although its representatives have been al
ways distinguished for their liberality to-
wards other and more favored sec
tions
Gen. Dockery desired to sell the States in
terest in the Western railroad, because the
State is now to poor finish that road. If a
company of capitalists could be formed,
pledged to complete the road, the State by
parting with $4,000, 900 worth of unfinished
work could secure the construction of SIS,
600, 900 worth, and the completion of sys-
tenn of internal improvement" calculated to
enhance the value Of every other railroad in
the State. The people of Western Carolina
peculiarly feel the need OF railroads. Their
appeals for aid, made to the last Convention,
attest this fact. Gen. Dockery is willing to
help them, as he has ever been willing to aid
in a judicious system of internal improve
ment. Nor does his plan Cypress any other
portion of our people. 1t is eminently cal
culated to being wealth to them, while it
will not take dollar from their pock-
cts.
"Mr. Dockery, resolution to raise commit
tee of five to take into consideration the propre-
ty of selling the States interest in the Western
N. G. R. r. to any company of capitalists that
will finish the road to Cleveland, Tenn.
Gen. Dockery said ne would make a few eX-
planatory remarks Forty years ago he had en-
barked in the internal improvement movement,
and had ever advocated a judicious system for the
development of the State. He had attended a
Convention held in the Methodist Church in Raj
eigh in 1885, attended by many prominent gentle
men, the purpose of which was TO encourage the
establishment ofinternal improvements. He drew
his ideas from series OF essays written by Dr.
CALDWELL before that time, advocating Grand
Trunk railroad from the SeabOard to the noun
tains He still adhered to the original plan, and
believed that it was the best that could be de-
| vised.
The Grand Trunk had nearly been built. The
| Western extension alone remained unfinished,
| and in the present condition of State finances
| could not be finished. On the contrary he learn
| ed that it was sinking neariy Sl,00O per week.
The State treasury could not bear up under this
| expense.
And here his plan came in for relief He pro-
posed to sell the States interest to a company of
| capitalists, who would pledge themselves to fin
| ish the road to Tenn. Virginia had done the
| same thing and so had New York in a similar
| condition of affairs. 1t would be apaying bar
gain to the State, if by parting with IS, OO0, 600
worth of an unfinished work, they would secure
the construction ofS15 000 600 worth and the com
pletion of system of internal improvement, that
would develop all the material interests of the
State, and greatly enhance the value of our other
| railroads."
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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA,
N AT AUGUSTA.

Faculty:
L. D. FORD, NJ. D., Professor Of Institutes
and Practice of Medicine.
JOS. A. EVE, NJ D., Professor Of Obstet-
RIGS and Diseases of Women and Infants
II P. GARVIN, NJ D., Professor of Materia
Medica, Therapeutics, and Medical Jurispru-
dencc.
L. A. DUGAS, NJ D., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery
GEO. ". RAINS, M. D., Professor of Chem
istry and Pharmacy.
g EDW. GEDDINGS, M. D., Professor Of Phys
iology and Pathological Anatomy.
DESAUssURE FORD, M. D., Professor Of
Anatomy.
W. H. DOUGHTY, NJ D., Assistant Profess
sor Of Materia Medica.
JOHN 8. COLEMAN, NJ D., Demonstration
of Anatomy.
The S9d Session win be opened on the
First Monday in November next,
and continue four months.
The Museum, Laboratory, and Arrangements
for Practical Anatomy are equal to any in the
country.
Clinical instruction regularly impaired at the
City Hospital.
Tickets for the whole course, in currency, oIO5
Matriculation, in currency, 5
DissectiOns, in currency, 10
Diploma fee, in currency 30
Sept %, 1865 so St
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TERRIBLE EXPLOSION OF A POWDER
HoUsE.-We have been informed by a
gentleman who was in Akron last Sat
urday that terrible explosion occurred
in the finishing powder house of Austin
& Co., about one and half miles from
the city, at ten O'Clock on that day.
The report was heard for miles around,
and the dense, black smoke, ascending
above the fearful scene, could he plainly
seen from the town. When the report
of the explosion was heard crowds of
people fiocked to the mills, as they were
aware, from former experience, that an
accident had occurred there. 1t was as
certained that two men-one having
charge of the building, and the driver
ola mule team which was standing in
front of the house killed. Both
men and the team were blown to atoms.
A few small pieces offiesh, probably an
inch square, were the only traces left of
the men, and hoof and some spokes
from the wagon wheels furnished the
only evidence ola team having been
there. There was not one stone left
upon another to mark the spot where
the building stood, but every thing con-
nected with it was so shattered and scat
tered that one unacquainted with the
circumstances would not have believed
building ever stood there. Not rem
nant of the house remained nothing
buta black spot marked the place where
it stood. A large beam, fifteen feet
long and twelve inches square, was
thrown fifty rods with such violence
that it cut through the body of butter
nut tree standing in the way. The plas-
tering was shaken from the walls Of
house which stood about fifty rods from
the mill, and all the timbers in the
building were sprung from their places.
The castings in the mill have been bro
ken SO badly that one piece cannot be
distinguished from another. Even the
ears Of corn were blown from the stalks
in the surrounding fields. Our infor-
mant thought he was aware of the
strength Of gunpowder, but this explo
sure convices him the efects must be
seen and felt before they can be realized.
- Cleveland Herald.
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Cotton Crop---Poor Prospects.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 18.-News from the
cotton regions continues to report the injury
to the crops as serious and widespread.
Only the small district on the uplands of the
Mississippi seems exempt. Otherwise the
States of Louisiana and Mississippi are Attic
ted with nearly total loss of the cotton crop,
while very little corn or other breadstufs
have been raised This is peculiarly the case
where negroes have worked on shares, which
leads them now to be very reluctant to labor,
and has greatly disheartened them.