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Ag't U. S. Christian CommIs


PnlIadh., NOV. @4tIs IoOVa
Rev. H. Macleod went as Corps Agent with
Gen. 4. J. Smiths men Mobile, IN the winter
of ga. He had violent attack OF congestlve
chlls at Montgomery, and return OF them al
Nashville. After reaching his house in New
Hampshire, he wrote me that the chiils were rap
idly reducing him IN strength, that mis- phyrlcIans
could give him no relief, and he feared he should
be compelled TO give up his parish. L persuaded
him try the s'Paschill Mixture,' and put HIM
/ communication with hsr. Morris, The result
is given above by MIR. Macleod, who, with restor-
ed health, has now resumed the severe service of
the Commission on the Rio Grande.
EDWARD p. SMITH,
Sec'y u. 5. Christian Commission.
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FEATHERS FOR SALE.

LUX SALE at c. P. Hengstler's Tobacco Store
IL neat door to Babcock's Hall, 5000 lbs
Fssthers cheap, in quantities to suit.
Give me call hefore buying else where.
2sl C. p. HENGSTLER.
Rock Island, Aug. 20-dwIm.
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Office 9l6 Arch Street.
Hon. Richard Yates,
L. 5. Senator, Washington, D. c.
Dear SiT: Accompanying this please find the
original reports and testimonials from Hospital
Surgeons, Presidents and Delegates OF Commits
sions, Merchants, and private individuals, rela-
tive the efficacy of 'PaschalI's Fever and Ague
Mlxture,'' prepared by me, and which wass
extensively used during the la:e war. You will
observe that these reports, &c, were submitted
TO the Medical Bureau by President Lincoln In
his own hald writing. II, after you have read
these, you can feel free, in any way, TO commend
this Ague cure TO the fayorable consideration OF
your fellow citizens of Illinois, YOU will, am
persuaded, render them important service,
and do distInguished kindness
Everyours gratefully,
EDWARD :. MoRBIs.
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TO CONSUMPTTVES.

THE advertiser, having been restored to
i health in a few weeks by a very simple reme-
sy, after having suffered for years with severe
ung affection, and that dread disease, Consump-
ion-is anxious to make known to his fellow
uferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he viii send copy of the
prescription used free Of charge,) with the d-
reetions for preparing and using the same, which
they will find sure cure for Consumption, Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and all Throat and
Lung Affections. The only object OF the Advert
iser in sending the prescription ia to benefit the
afflicted, and spread information which he
ceves to be invaluable, and he hopes every suf-
ferer will try hrs remedy, it will cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, free, by return
mail, will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
febl3wly. ... 80. .--
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LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS.
The Great Female Remedy fer IRREGULAR
lilies.

These drops scientifically compounded
fluid preparation, and better than any Pils. Pow
ders, Nostrums. Being liquid, their action is
direct and positive, rendering them a reliable,
speedy and certain specific tor the of ali OBJ
structons and impressions of nature. Their
popularity indicated by The fact that over l00,-
900 bottles annually sold and consumed by
the ladies of the United States, every one Or
whom speak In the strongest terms of praise OF
their great merits. They rapidly taking the
place of every other Female Remedy. and are
considered by all who know ought of them, as
the surest, safest and most infalIble preparation
in the world, for the cure of all female complaints
the removal OF all distractions OF natSre and the
promotion of health, regularity and strength.
Explicit directions stating when the may be used
and explaining when and why they should not,
could not he used without producing effects
contrary to natures chosen laws, will be found
carefully folded around each bottle with the
written signature of John l.. Lyon, without which
none genuine.
Prepared by DR.. John l.. Lyon, 1875 Chapel ST.,
New Haven, Conn, who can be consulted either
personally, or by mail, (enclosng stamp,) con-
erning all private diseases and female weakness
cs. Price: ST. so per bottle.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
octl4dwly -
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TO THE FARMERS. ao'
MEAL EXCHANGED FOR CORN.

FARMERS who wish to exchange their
IL corn for good corn meal can do so, on rea 3
enable terms, at our mill.
Corn meal tor sale, at all times, and in any
quantity desired. .
N B. Cash paid for corn.
BIDDIsoN & GILMORE. i
Roek Island, July u, wit.
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Strengthens the System, and prevent a,return Of
the Chills.
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Washington, Jim. 10, 1866.

NasnIhg t'H, TO, LoOV-
Mr.. Edward s. Morris,
No. 9l6 Arch Street, Philada.
Dear Sir / have examined the Testimonials
and Reports submitted in favor of your Ague
cure, and am free TO say that they appear TO me
10 be exceedingly strong, and TO come from sour
ces emInentiy entitled to belief medicine SO
recommended Is, In my opinion, worthy of a full
and fair trial. RICHARD YATES
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Is, 1868.
Office 9l6 Arch Street.
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PHOTOGRAPHS.

EOR the best Photographs and the. finest
j. Porcelain Pictures in the west GO to Newber-
ry & Solander's ,4th door west of the Rock Island
House, where specimens of their work be
Having the best light in the city they feel confident
they please all who give them a call. Call and
examine for yourselves. Copying, enlarging, and
all work in their line done promptly to order, and
at reasona5 5le rates
NEwBERRY s. SoLANDER,
jau29dw6m Rock Island,
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News Itema.


The 'oi-disaH' aris,ocracy OF New York have
not been able to capture General Grant lie was
carried on 10 Grace Church on Sunday last, and
performed his devolions like a good Chrisiian.-
But after service the fashionablcs conspired to
give him musical treat, and sexton Brown was
depaied TO invite the General to hear the organ
play. mo, replied Grant al don't know
one tune from another, md would rather hear a
bass drum than an organ any day" Grant is a
soldier al the way through. Martial music and
the music Of the Union are oil that he cares to
understand
The Corperhcads are trying to raise false is.
sue On the Union men, by charging tina, they
desire to force negro suffrage on the Southern
States. The Prsss well says that the only fore.
ing OF suffrage is llc effort Of the so-eallcd Dem.
ocrais iOiorc" traitors into Congress 10 vote down
loyal uen, nnd To force the Government, to per.
NIT the traitors NJ home 10 resume their recent
control TO the exclusion OF patriotic citizens.
The Richmond Eraniaer--cdi,cd by the no,o
fious pollarl-wa. suppressed by the order Of Gen
Grant, last week. because VI its constant effort.
20 cfciic enmiiy against the United States Gen
Grant ~ the same time declared his purpose ID
pgtsue the same course toward any other paper
tia, might encourage scdiiion against the
Government. The President, upon the request
Or Pollard gave him permission to resume publ
cation upon condition that the PAPER should sup
pot, his administration.
The Baltimore Annual Conference Of the Meth.
odis' Episcopal Church the, in the Light Street
Methods, Episcopal Church, Baltimore, on Wed
nesdsy last aud Bishop Scott presided. The
East Baltimore Conference meets at williamspor,
Pa. on "Wednesday, March eth, under the Pres
dency of Bishop Edward Morrison.
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CHANGE OE TIME.
Y o r K ROAD WAY.
ELlzABETH ANN MAGGERrY >. Jouy

ELlzABETH ANN HAGGERTY -. JOHN
Il Il. HAGGERTY. 80 TIC Circuit Couri cr
Bah,b,0 c9aHty--iH Equity.
Ihc object of this suit is Ia procure all as
signineni 81 an income for the maintenance
ani support 4 ia" complainant aud her chill.
dfca. amt Tor an INDUCTION preventing any dis
position by the defendant Of his property.
Ia" bill states that On or about the 9Th da v
81 September. l>Jl. the complainant and de
PENDANT iht"rmarTied with each Other that
they lived together until the Grst of August.
lSGj. when without any just cause the deien
dsni deserted tlto c"ni plainant and u suppos-
"d t. b" living IN the state Of New York uu.
lawfully with another woman; that the com.
plainant IL IN a destitute situation, with five
children 81 herself aud defendant e. support
without any means to do so. That the said do
icndani . possessed Of property in baltimore
county and elsewhere, and that ia all proba
bility lac will dispose 81 the same a. soon a
he -hal be informed II this proceeding aud
leave the complainant and her children en-
tircly destitute Of support
And that the defendant is not now q resi-
dent Of this State. Il i thereupon this alth day
Of February. lS66. aijudged aud ordered. that
the complainant by causing u copy Of this or.
der To- be- Inserted IN some newspaper publish
ed in Baltimore county, once in each of four
successive weeks before ne ala, say of March.
give notice Ia the absent defendant OF Ia. oh.
lect and substance Of this bill and warn him
TO appear IN this court ia person or hy -olici-
tor On or before
Ne 81 day 81 Jaiy. 1850,
10 answer the premises and show cause Il any
lac has. why decree ought not 10 pass as
prayed.
True Copy-Test:
ions II. LoSGXEcKER. Clerk.
March st
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Il ca mmands view Of the entire city, tho sur
rounding country with It's exquisite variations
at land and water, the placid harbor with the
treasures Of commerce floating on its surface, the
noble Chesapeake aud the shore beyond, for y
distance Of thirty miles.
10 the Senate Chamber, which Is on the right
OF the entrance, met the first Congress Of the
United States. Within It's hallowed walls was
performed the gFanaesl act Ia N. life Of the great
est mao OF any age, -Washington's resignation
Of his Commission.
Humanity can boast OF no proudrr event than
that which took place here on the ed " Dec,n,-
Der. 1888, when the Father Of his Country hand.
cd back the Commission under which he had
achieved the Liberty aud Independence OF his
Country, aud in feeling and eloquent language,
commended his brave companions 10 the graft
tude OF the nation, and his country 10 tie - gui-
dance and protection OF Almighty Cod
The Chamber Is ornamentcd with fine paint
ing Of the scene rs II occurred. The Senate, dn-
ring the session Of lsC5, ON motion of Col I'd.
ward Philpot, the gcn,lemauly aud diEniGcd Sen.
aior from Baltimore county, appropriated $500,
To have complete history OF the event, with the
addresses delivered ON the occasion, handsomely
printed, f'amel aud placed convenient io the pic
turf, 80 that all could at once comprehend the
design and read It's historic connections. II is q
matter 81 regret that the wishes Of the Senate
have never been carried out, owing 10 the nrgli-
gcnce OF the Committee TO whom the matter was
referred.
The Chamber also has fine portraits Of Chas.
| Carroll, oi CarrolliOn, Samuel Chase, William
'aca aud Thomas Stone, the four seners Of the
Declaration of Independence from Maryland. -
Carroll was the last survivor Of that band Of u.
lusirious patriots aud with his three colleagues
was riiizrn II Annapolis at that DAY The old
Carroll mhn.ion, IN which he lived Is still stand.
ing. II l. now occupied by a society Of III,
Catholic Church. io whom IL was decided by the
Marchioncss Of Wellesley, who was n native OF
Annapolis
There arr many other objects Of interest in and
around Annapolis, and many other historic asso.
Citations which may form the subject Of a future
communication. Respectfully.
NJ N
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MASS MEETING.

We publish In another column, . call for Z
meeting ofihe UaiOn meu Of The county, to Be held
at the coUnr HOcsH, In TOwsOntOwa, on Monday
night next. ltPrOPoses an endorsement Of Pre-
ident Johnson's act 10 vs,oing the Preedmen'I
Bureau Bill, and the policy lately snuneiAssd b,
himself that none but loyal men should pAr,ici
pate In the administration Of the GOvernmsn,.-
Prominent speakers will BE- present.
AZ ,his is truly UaiOa meeting, proposed Ant
called By Uaioa mn Ouly, vs earnestly urge sv
cry truly loyal man In the vleiaisy who pOssibl,
can come, 10 do 90.
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RGsra ~ Nav YoRE.--Sot only house rent.
but store rents are going up in New York
The Journal Of c0mme GO relates the following
case in points
"a dry goods firm have rented q store for
the current year Al $4,000. The owner called
on them few weeks since 10 ask their inten.
tons for another year. They expressed wish
% remain II the terms were made agreeable
He offered 10 treat them fairly, and suggested
thu, s'o. 600 per annam for three years leass
nantly refused 10 treat and be len. After few
hour search for another place, they concluded
70 pocket their indignation aud accsde % the
terms. Calling on the owner for this purpose,
they learned that they we're TOO late, the prem.
lees having been leased for three years Il eso,-
900 per annum. A further search lslt them
hopeless Of securing anything more eligible.
cad .AsZ hsys ps.ehss:.s.dd .as Iss's Of ne nsw
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The Presidents Views.

Psvs.tsrt johEson, IN m interview with Gov.
NgX o. Ohio. % saturday last, said that his po-
...-r hai .lp.y arrived \; the earliest possible
f's'-Ta;!oa ~ l~sce on the tasis Of LOYALTY As
~ Congressional plan bah teen adopted when
be catered pom n. duties u his oifce he WA
Obliged 20 adopt one 81 he own. which was. in
cue sense. IA, Of Nr Lincoln Congress had
90 jas: eToIGt ofcomp.,.ai that he had done 80.
- taey aa1 c0' seen .; 20 declare their VIEWS
MARY Gover-meat5 could not he tolerated
ell &c; 20 restore ;se late rebellioUs States 10
fhei- proper post ion would te an admission Of
'1e failure o. he Authorization and ofthe party
when aRi Carried through TIC war. aud hence
tl- necessity - adopting policy which would
restore cis.. government fully. Just as soon az the
rebellion saog.t 1- thoroughly eaded. lie was
sol opposed 70 the Frtsimens Bureau IN toto.
TOT he la. Used IT, aaf was still using il il
,ai.h; coni,lCe f1r period Of more than a year
SCI, and he would say 30 the people Of the South
ia.i ii depents upon themselves whether the bg-
reis shall he discontinued AZ an earlier dAy. as
he would put m end 10 il as soon a. ihey by
proper action for the protection 81 the freedmen
make {, unnecessary. III. idea and policy was
20 siimglAie yAliy 10 the General Government
throughout the late rybeliOus States. and when
eser they show a peaceful and law-abidng con-
dtion martial law .hGll be removed. The con-
d.iions required by the President having Teen
complied With, he regards ais plan as a success.
and not az a failure, and consequently had reor-
ssnized the several departments Of the Govern
men; theFin snd al The Executive departments
recognized them ~ States in the Union But
one thing remained in which the late rrbellious
STATES did not exercise the full rights Of States
rrpreser iaiion ia Congress lie would admit all
such Representatives rs are in fact loyal men.
and noHe others. lie did not ask TO be the Judge
Of the qualifications, or election, or LOYALTY, Of
members a. Congress, as Congress was is own
Judge. aud he had no intention Of interfering
With their constitutional right. n disloyal men
AID Rebels everyw here should give in their ad-
hesion 70 his policy Of restoration, he thought Il
was precisely what loyal men would rejoice In,
~ by thus committing themselves now Il would
diminish the opposition Of the disloyAl in the fu-
ture.
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isGEsious ATTExpr TO EscAPg FROM THE PExi-
TESTiARY.- TIE !vatorions Csptsin Gran Pseks
Hns'V ~ cAErH "Wednesday morning the
2lH gii., 81. Charles ". Lord, Nos IS aud 30
Lombard street, who works a number Of the
consicls in the Maryland peniientiary by con-
tract in the manufacture Of wooden ware, sent
his drayman 10 the institution to bring 10 the
warehouse n load Of churns that had been iinish-
ed for some days and were awaiting trausporta-
ton. The drayman performed the duty assign
ed him, but on reaching the warehouse and De
posting his load therein he informed the clerk
Who received them that he thought there must
BE- something wrong, as one particular nest Of
churus appeared much heavier than the balance,
and he further remarked that he had heard q
singular noise from the inside. The clerk then
examined the lot pointed out closely, when be
also heard the singular noise. lie 81 once direct
cd the drawn TO reload the dray, being satisfied
that oue 81 the ehurns contained human being
and drive back 10 the institution. the clerk GO
Ing ahead. and causing the gate 10 open 30 that
the dray drove into The enclosure without stop
ping. AZ soon as the drny entered, the gate was
closed aud locked, when the head Of the churn
suddenly burst open and out popped Captain
Green, the notorious burgler, whose first excla-
nation 10 the clerk was young man, yeu have
betrayed gray haired old man" lie made no
resistance, and was quickly placed in his old
quarters. Il i supposed that knowing the churns
were about being sent for he concealed himself AZ
above described, and thus came vefy near ma.
king bic escape.-SaH.
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As uiil ee seq by the above card. The interest
lately held by E. =. Church, ESQ, In this paper,
has Psssed into ny hands To many Ofths read.
sss Of The Csiea am no stranger They will
Fenember me a. having been identi6ed with ihs
old Bsia@ors Cosssy 4aasess from The day ID
pnhlieAiioa vas eommenced uniil I len IT, Ia
Iss2, &c eater the army o. cur country. Ia a..
"ning the position Of editor Of this Journal,
haze bat fe~ Pronises TO make rk tisioa /,
already knowa as . arm supporter Of The Cniou
easse. and a. in the past 80 IL will be in the 10.
iure. IL will support The " powers ,hA, be " ia
al sGor;s TO rs-sstAelish the CaiSn upon proper
eAsis. bet viii eppose The p,aeing Of traitors ia
sEsss Of trus, O. power. /, viii aaOp, as il
eAraiaAl PFineip.e he maxim laid aowe b. Prvs
deaf JoAasoa ia ais AdireA 10 the Commits.
ofihe VirziniA LesislAis-e - tha; al the respoa
s.sis Positiezs An4 PiAcrs oage; TO BE- eoassei
tis,iaesiy Asd clearly 70 usa who are loyal.
!s -eiA,ioa 70 the bssiaess aEAirs Of iAe Uses
Irosi4 osl! SAY Ia, all he Accosau q caeres
4 Lo.s=ecksrs, er'es9isg hack to the Ant o.
Iansary iAs; have eeea ;-sasfersed TO tie nsu
sr5. - isa, toe partnership coz formed es,ve.-
ise Nessrs Le=gaeeksrs as4 zyss'' -. - ecr.
ster~1 A. eT;es9i=g back 70 tia: u-e
r. hs's-sss q he Aeer q; d,h III, A..
-aars1s- $ sAse Ssss .-sS.s4s ne re-
80 - rss-te! renArks q, lbs uaae sat
ass Ess a. Al exSass for &c scArclsy
after a ;hs weeks issue. Bot
s---a-s sAfssr 10 ssAks A9eads sor IT, Al
ever rsFseEfally, SC.
CHARLES A. CONNER.
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MARRIED..

On the ?ed ult.. BY Rev. Geo. Zimmerman
FRsSE ;. Fox, Of California. To- Miss IsApoRA
fEELEHYEH. Of Baltimore county.
On the 18th uli.. by Rev. A. W. Lilly. y. G
lIAERr. of Ohio, 10 Miss MAGeiE y. HrieLE. o,
York. Pa. formerly II ihi. place.
On the .ed uli.. By the Rcy. John MrCron
joss kESr 10 Mis- GAcHEL J. sgoRps. both 81
baltimore county.
At the residence 81 the bride. father near
Ilcrcford. on the goth ult. 7. T. Gonst ~ Jr, t.
Mis- TgHriy. eldest daus 81 Jno. g. Maycs
E.q. all If baltimore county.
On the 9th ul,.. by the Rev Mr. w.lty. IIEN-
~ AEEHuRsT 10 Miss LIxxIE BLAcEbuRN, both
OF Ba fillmore county.
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jos, - or paper was going 10 press last week,
notice was handed inso the once, oAlIiag q
mas meeting Of the cItissss Of the Cosnsy, 10
endorse the call Of Presidsn, Johnson. Appeud.
ed to the call was notice siaiisg that pagers fos
signatures to the call could be obtainsd q N,
Jssvsai Office. This note. and the weli-knowu
political procIIvI,ies Of thoss who ere nest prom.
inent in obtaining signatures 10 the call, @ su.
eisui 70 shov the real object Of The proposed
mssiins. 4 is simply . movement Of The disloy.
al element ofshs cosaiy 10 organise . party
and vas eonesivsd By men Who have BEEN, and
still are, disloyal 10 the seautry, and By then
only. With the plausibls prsisxt u sadorsina
the Presidents address 10 the vlfginla Iaxlsla.
tnre, and bic Veto Of The Frssdmsn's Bill, Il /,
Supposed that many sound Uulon men, whos,
visws accord with thoss Of The President, vii
b drswn inio the nesting. Loyal men 81 Bal
umoss county, be on yosr guard Do not b
dsosissd By The inslduous wllss 81 he very msn
who for four ysars, dsneuncsd the gevsrnmsn,
q their eonutry-sho hsss hssa aauissins ana
sympaihising with soushsrn sr&issn--asa Who,
u 1891, were 10 arms. ssssmpsiug. e az e lsy
10 their power 70 prsvsnt he soldiers q IA
loyal States from reaching he cspl,sl, % dsfssd
4 from The sssmy who wsss slnsss thsadssis1
81 he gates. whsn you ars told that ne ersl
movement lssklns % his nas nsslise ws.
msds BY osos8s =. c.rman, and hat shs papss'
= ohfsln sisnaiusss ere h he hnnas - u %.
hlicaI islsnds. touch q 10 b ansnrud shai
so,hiaB gosa. h politics en- smasass fsom 80
oonros.