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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

To THE AFFLICTED.
DIR. KNAPP d SON.
Physicians and Surgeons, formerly Of New York,
are treating successfully all
CHRONIC DISEASES,
Which embraces the best and most approved me-
thods in this and othe- countries for the cure OF
all Chronic Diseases. They treat succe ssuly all
nervous and Neuralgia affections, all forms Of
ScrotuIa, Fever Sores and Old Ulcers, Dyspepsia,
Diseases of the Liver, Constipation, all Skin Dis
eases, Pulmonary Consumption in its early stages,
Paralysis, Epilepsy, Salt Rheum, Headaches, all
Heart Diseases, Diseases of Children, and
Seminal Weakness, d Sexual Diseases,
Which are carrying thousands to their graves An
nually.
EYE and EAR.
They treat successfully, on new method, all
diseases OF the Eye and Ear. They have had
more extensive practice and better success in the
treatment OF all
Diseases of Women,
Than any other Physicians in America. They
have cured women who have been confined to
their bed for years. They never fail to cure
Rheumatism.
In all stages; no matter of how long standing.
They cure
A 8 L III Nj A,
so it never returns. They have SHe Cure TOR
the distressing disease,
HEMORRHOIDS, or PILES.
They cure all Diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
CANCERS.-They have had an extensive prac-
tice and wonderful success in the treatment OIL
CanCerb, which tney cure WNnout 0dting
or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumo'
and Sweliings, or a red spot, lose no time In nav
ing il attended to, as q timely treatment may save
them from the horrors, suffering and death OF an
open cancer.
CATARRH CURED.
They are treating Catarrh on a new system which
sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years nave averaged
from five to seven thousand a year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equalled only by rev.
49, r. Si.a.se While all diseases are durable,
IL t.L.n in season, all stages are not. Your case
- he rnrabIe this week, not next-to-day, not
70 n.rrow hence the danger OF delay.
~ use will be Received, when there are
t>o any Doubts of Cure or Relief.
Our terms are CASH; hence the money must
bs sent with all orders for medicines. 1t eosts
from i've to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with u.s. which includes medicines.
&sThe poor will be favored.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Patients must write their name, State, post Of
fee address, plainly. All letters requiring an an
swer, must contain letter stamp, and be address
sed to DR.. KNAPP & SON, Drawer 1891, Chicago
Illinois. -t-sa
&S-Any of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the PATIENTS describing their cage
in letter, when they cannot see Us.
DR.. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island reg
ularly the past i've year,, be consulted At the
Island Cty Hotel, as follows;
MONDAY, AUGUST 9TH. -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
Senator PattersOn's Case.

WASHINGTON, July 2T.-The senate, by a
vote OF 30 to 2 adopted the following us q
Joint resolution
Res0lred, That the Hon. David ID. Patter-
son. a senator elect from Tennessee. be ad
mitted to bis seat upon taking the usus oath
to support the constitution of the United
States, aud so much of the oath prescribing
an oath of office, aud for ether purposes, up
proved July I'd, 1866, as ehall not include the
following words: Il have neither sought
nor accepted nor attem pied to exercise the
functions Of any authority or pretended au
thorlty in hostility to the United States"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CON
VENTION--4TH DISTRICT.

The democracy OF the several counties OF the
4th Congressional District, together with all con-
servative citizens who in favor OF supporting
President Johnson in his policy OF the restoration
of the states to their rghrful 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 convention to be
held az Monmouth, on FRIDAY, THE24TH DAY
OF AUGUST NEXT, at O'Clock P. Nj, for the
purpose of nominating a candidate Tor congress
for said district
Each county will be entitled to one delegate
for every 100 votes cast for Mcclellan, and also
an additional delegate for fraction OF 90 votes
or over, as follows:
Adams, 46 Hancock, ~
Warren, II Henderson,
Mercer, IL Rock Island. 10
(Vaeancy.) Adams County
M NJ MORRILL, Hancock g
PATTERSON, Henderson 'E
A H. SWAIN, Warren
]. A. j. BIRDSALL, Mercer g
JOHN DICKSON Rock Island"
Congressional Committee.
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FLAMING MILL.

'THE undersigned are prepared to execute
i all orders for planning lumber, at their mill,
corner of Washington and Rock River Streets.
They also manufacture FEa NB.
Window Blinds,
Window and Door Frames,
tA Window Sash, i
s8 Doors, Sc, &C.,
and they respectfully solicit the patronage OF al
who want anything in their line.
~ Buildings erected by contract, or. oy the
day. on,
Rock Island, Hsb'y IL, dwtf.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
Rooms prnocRArrc srArE COMMITTEE,

Roous DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE,
CHICAGO, H., July 4, 1866.
The democracy OF the several counties OF the
state of Illinois, together with all conservative cit
liens who are in favor of Supporting President
Johnson in bis policy Of the restoration OF the
states to their rightful constitutional relations
to the federal government and who are In favor OF
allowing to ali duly qualified citizens of the Unit
ed States the rights secured to them by the eonstl-
tuition, and all who opposed to the present
radical and revolutionary policy OF congress oy
which the e-union of the states and the peopls
thereof is made impossible, are requested to send
delegates to a convention to be held at Spring
. field on Wednesday, the 29th day OF August, A. D.
1866 at 10 O'Clock, NJ, for the purpose OF nom
mating candidates for the offices OF state treasurer
SUPERINTENDENT of public instruction and one mem
Der of congress for the state At large.
Each county will be allowed one delegate fol
evsrv three hundred 1900 votes cast for George
Mcclellan for president in 1864, and also one ad
ditional delegate for fraction of $50 and over o
said vote.
Isaac R. DILLER,
Chairman Democratic State Committee.
Geo. W. JUDD, Sec'y.
1t Is important that each county and distrlc
committee furnish the names OF the chairman and
the members of their respective committees, viii
the post office address OF each to the chairmah o
the convention the day above named, IN ordel
to insure a more thorough and perfect organlza'
tion tor the campaign.
NorE.-Rock Island county is entitled to 5 del
egates; Mercer A, Henry 5.
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Exported for shs Daily frs,.,.

hspoTtso JoT Hs Ddsy dTg'f
R=s- The forenoon repor, was wholly occu-
pisj with an unimportsnt nuddle Uf cong res-
sioual affairs, not worth printing.
CINCINNATI, July 2S.-C. l.. Fallandingham
and Judge Gilmore were yesterday appointed
delegates TO the Philadelphia convention from
the SIh district
The republican UNIVERSAL suffrage meeting,
attended mostly b. blacks. was held 4, Me.
chanics' Institute this evening-sall for the
convention of '64-ra,ised amendent 10 con-
stItution-policy of congress endorsed-torch
light procession after adjournment of the
meeting.
J. f. Waites, who murdered Fox in the
parish of ST. Charles. and Braice, a Justice
who refused to arrest Waltes, have been
brought TO the city and will be tried under
the civil rights bill.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
STATE CONVENTION AUGUST ?, 1856
To Appoint Delegates to the Phlladei-
mia National Convention.

M, o,r,,a of tho state of Illinois who are IN
favor 0 IF sending delegates to the National Union
Convention. to be held in Philadelphia on the
issh day Of August next and who endorse the
t;oa are respectfully requested to send delegates
from each county. to state convention, TO pc
hald ~ the hall of representatives in the city of
Snr;ngfeld. on Thursday, August I'd, 1866, at
Il O'Clock NJ. -,
The object of such convention will be to
choose six delegates from the state at large, sna
two from each Congressional district to represen.
this state in the rotosed national conven'loh AZ
Philadelphia. = .,,,,., ;n
1t is especially requested that esea county ~
the state should be fully Represented AZ our s'"'e
Let ali lovera of the constitution and the IN
ion and ali who are willing 20 cooperate in the
great and sacred work of pacifcation restors-
t;on and re-nniou, heartily respond to this call.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
FOR SALE.

nNE set OF tools Tor sinking oil wells 800
" ieet deep, nth ropes and blsck smith tools :;
also 100 feet ~ iron rods for drilling, will
be sold ~ the hIghest bidder on the lat day OF
August, at Ballsrd's Mill, Drury township, Rock
Island Co., III. Farther, good engine aud boi-
Ter, in good running order, with everything ne
cessary run. The latter can be sold on priv
ate terms any time before the day of public sale.
For further information apply to
A. ZWANXIG,
jy2Odwti. on the premises
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
Fire Crackers Ought to be Prohibited.

1t is reported in the newspapers that on the
4th inst, u boy, in the city of Portland, lighted
a Chinese fire cracker and carelessly threw ii
among some shavings in cooper shop. The
consequence that the greater part OF the city
was burned and upward OF SlU,00o,000 worth OF
property destroyed. The destru :tion of lie and
property la consequence of the free use of this
mischevous explosive ought TO cause stringent
laws to be made, prohibiting it's Importation
Scientific american
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
RADICAL FALSEHOOD.

The statement telsgraphed to some of the
northern papers that Charles Francis Train,
Vallandigham, Bright and Faulkner are in
Washington or have called on the president
for any purpose, is q radical falsehood.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

The New York Tribune, in discussing the
modesty of crinoline, innooently asks: "Do
we not delight to see the feet and shapely
little limbs Of children, and adorn. decorate
and exhibit them with commendable pride
Is there any thing indecent in that? and are
not the fully -developed legs of perfect women
quite @ attractive and admirable?D
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
SOLD OUT.

ENHE subscriber has sold his tobacco and
/ cigar store, stock, fixtures and business to
Mr.. c. p. Hengstier, who will carry on the busl-
ness at the old stand.
All persons indebted are requested to call, at
the old stand, aad settle. NJ. SCHLEGEL.
iulyl0uu.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

A mass meeting of conservative Johnson
men was held a. Caledonia, Pulaski county,
III, on the 2tth, at which il is said at least
so 900 persons were present.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

A young lady having promised her grand.
ma that che would never marry certain tel
low son the face OF the earth, !" repaired with
him, after the old lady's death, to the Mann
moth Cave in Kentucky, and was married un-
der ground.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

Mechanical tinkering cannot arrest the dc.
composition Of the teeth. Nothing will do
this but that pure disinfeetant and preserva-
tive which, under the named of "Sozodont,"
has become a staple toilet throughout the
world
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
FOR SALE.

\ fine brick residence, on the bluff, brick
q shed and barn, carriage house, etc, etc
The place has a view superior to any surrounding
Rock lsland- There is plenty OF ground and a
splendid garden with all kinds Of fruit trees ETC.
Terms reasonable. vi. MARX.
iylldtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

Gen. sherman has been confirmed a. lieu
tenant general, IN place OF Gen. Graut. rais-
ed to the rank of general. Admiral David
d. Porter was also confirmed as vice admiral,
in plaoe of Farrgut made admiral.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
THE ROCK ISLAND ICE co.

A RE prepared to deliver Ice in any part Of
a the city. All orders lett at Messrs. Updike
& Co.'S boat store will be promptly attended to.
apll9dtf. A. Ii. LAMBERT, Agent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
ICE CREAM SALOON.

I'HE subscribr is prepared to furnish the
i very best ice cream, by the plate, at his sa-
loon, or Tor parties, pie MICS, private families,
&c., &C., short notice. JOHN ASTuR
le2dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

A monster building is in course of con-
struction at Philadelphia for the use of the
National Union Convection.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
II. C. C0NNELLY, .
AT LAW,

NOTARY PUBLIC,
ROCK ISLAND, ILL,
Will promptly attend to all business entrusted to
him. Military claims of every description sd-
iusted.
Ofice over Post Office. Refer to First
National Bank and Mitchell Lynde, Bankers,
Rock Island, III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
G6-4ag's 1,ausrIlssm:ala.
TO BUILDERS.
CITY LOTS For SALE

EIGHTEEN desirable city lots for sal. in
IL b. Stickney's addition to the city of RocI
Island, fronting on Moline Avenue and RocL
River street.
Price siI dollars per foot for corner lots and FIVE
dollars per foot for inside lots
Ierms-halt cash balances in one and two
years, with seven per cent. interest
Apply to r. X. Cable, at the pal Office.
july2Idlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
CARD.

NE Rock Island Brass and S,riug Band.
| under the erection OF Prof.. =. RIemann, 10
now prepared to furnish music for Balls, PartIess
ExcursIons, Pic Mics, &C, and would respectfully
solicit snare of public patronage.
Orders lett at Devoe Il Champions or the Her
mann House will meet with prompt attention..
F. KEENAN, Leader.
Rssidenee-Corner OF Otter and Orleans Stress.
N. b. Prof. RIemann as prepared TO give les
the Violin, Guitar, and all wind instru-
ments.
Music carefully arranged for Bands.
Terms Reasonable. july9dwlf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

All papers in this state who are favorable 70
the proposed convention, are requested to pub
lish this call
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

Chairman Democratic State Committee.

NorE.-Rock Island county is entitled to del
epates; Mercer 4, Henry 5.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

The.business will be continued by Keen s. Nc
KAY.
Particular attention given TO horse shoeng and
black smIthIBg generally. Having heretofore re-
ce.ved 4 liberal portion OF public patronage we
would respectfully solicit its continuance.
PHIL KEEN,
MELVIN MCKAY.
Rock Island, June 10, 1866, otf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
DISSOLUTION.

iNlIE firm OF Keen, Lawhead & Co., has
/ this day been dissolved by mutual consent
Inc business OF said firm will De settled by J. R.
Johnston PHIL. KEEN,
J. .LAWHEAD,
MELVIN MCKAY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
China Sets,
PORCELAIN VASES, FANCY WARE,

Also, CARBON CLIFF Enamslsd Rocking
ham, Coored Cane, and Stone Ware, at Msnufac-
turers' prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-09
LIFE, GROWTH AND BEAUTY.

life, GROWTH AND BEAUTY. /, !.
Hrs. s. a. 4Alleas's Worlds
Hair Rest0res. and Dress
ing i,evSgOrGte, strengthen
and le,sgthesa the hair. They
act directly stnOn the roots
of the hair, supplying re-
CURED aaoass'isEe7,ae,st, and
natural color and beauty
. returns. Grey hair 7dtsap-
q pears, bald spots are COZ
cred, hair stops falli,ag, and
:, ,tatcas1S0sst ga.OsCtZs IS the re-
salt. Ladies' and children
aCiW appreciate the delight
fNt fragrance and rich,
glossy appearance i,,.1o0yt-
led to the hair. and no feaa.
4 Of soitiasg the sikh, scGlp, or
most elegant head-dfess. f.
~ aal Sold by all Drasgisss. zaiu,s
Depot 1873 & 200 Greenwich st. N.Y.
VT. PHILLIPS g. co., General Agents Iior
Maine
Sept 81, lss5-d&w6m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-09
Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam |!

For Coushs, Colds and Consumption
ESTABLISHED in 1882, and still the best kno,cn
~ remedy for all affections Qfthe Lungs, Throat ana
Chest. Be careful to get the genuine
REED, CUTLER q CO., Boston, Proprietors
3 Large Bottles, s1.OO. Small, 80 cents.
aap Pure Cod Liver Oil
Bottled expressly for Medicinal use by REED.
CUTLER & CO., who have facilities for obtaining oil
OF the most reliable quality. Large Bottles, s1,0a.
Nov 10-d&w6
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CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.

Every intelligent and thinking person must know
that remedies handed out for general should have
their efficacy established by well tested experience in
the hands of regularly educated physician, whose
preparatory studies fits him for all the duties lie must
fulfill; yet the country is flooded with poor nostrums
and cureas. pulportng to be the best in the world.
are net only useless but always injurious. The un.
physician, as it is lalnentable yet incontrovert-
able fact, that many syphilitic patients are made
4oe iDexnerenced pIysicans in General praeiee:
tor it is point generally conceded by the best syphi
ographers, that the study and management Of these
complaints should engross the whole time Of those
who would be competent and successful in their treat
ment and cure. The inexperienced general praetit-
Toner, having neither opportunity nor time to make
pursues system of treatment, in most cases maxi
ing indscriminate of that antiquated and dan
gerous weapon, the Mercury.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-09
HAVE CONFIDENCE.

l AL who have committed an excess OF any kind
whether it be the solitary vice of YOUTH the stang
ing rebuke of misplaced confidence in maturcr years
90 SEEK FOR an AN17DOTE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lassitude and Nervou
10 Prostitution that may follow Impure Cotton, are
.s,, 80 the Barometer to the whole system.
Do not wait for the contamination that is sure to fol
low: do not wait tor Unsightly Ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs, for Loss Of Beauty
B.. z. I....t.r--.-... IS and COMPLEXION,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-09
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.

There are many men at the age of thirty who ar,
troubled with too frequent excavations from the bad-
der, often accompanied by slight smarting burn
ing sensation, and weakening the system in manner
the patient cannot account for. On examining the
urinary deposits ropy sediment will often be found
and sometimes small particles of semen or albamen
will appear or the color will be of thin milksh hue,
again changing to a dark and turbid appearance.
There are many who die Of this difficulty, ignor-
ant of the cause, which Is the ltygt9I a4'n .
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAKNESS.
can warrant perfect cure IN such cases, and o
full and healthy restoration of the urinary organs.
"a Persons who cannot personally consult the Dr.,
can do so ny writing in plain manner, description
of their diseases, and the appropriate remedies viii
be forwarded Immediately. iE snIls 58iGcInGf
All correspondence strictly confidential and will be
returned, if desired. -a-rp-a "a -.f,fe,i an
Address: DIR. j. B. HUGHES,
No. Temple Street {corner Of Middle
DID Iii5iHiUa lAai'i1 Street,, Portland. Me
NJ Sand a Stamp for Circular. Il. II. -
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sNft. Z n IN M olif
Five Hundred Dollars !!

in Premiums, offered to NEW ENGLAND FARM
ERS for the best experiments with my
sUPER-PHOsPHATE OF LIME.
And Bradley's Patent Tobacco Fertilizer in growing
Corn, Potatoes, Turnips Oats, Grass, and Tobacco,
on not less than one acre of land each. 4a--'.
For the best experiment on indian Corn with my
Super Phosph tie Of Lime, $50
Fo. the second best experiment on Corn DO, 80
For the best experiment on Potatoes D0' 70 50
9. second best experiment on Potatoes, 80
For the best experiment on Turnips, 50
For the best best experiment on Oats, sHss 80
second best ssis do. q S7isv, 20
Fort the best experiment. on Grass, either Pasture
s ss'es best experiment on =, Grass do. g
For the best experiment on Tobacco with Brad
ley's Patent Tobacco Fertilizer, ~ 60
second best experiment on Tobacco, do. 10 40
Reports to be sent in or before the list day OF De-
cember, 1856, to Willi'm L. Bradley, Boston, con-
tanning description OF SOIL mode ofcufvaton, guam
tity Of phats Of Lime used sf whom pur-
nure; every report to be certified to by some citizen
of integrity in the town where made: these reports
when in, will be referred to a Committee of three
competent disinterested gentlemen, whose duty it
shall be to award said premiums after examining the
reports; the premiums to be paid on the LIST day Of
To avoid any possible chemical error in the manu-
focture Of my Fertilizers, have made arrangements
with the highest chemical talent, to aid me in this
important department, and not single ton of Phos-
phate or Tobacco Fertilizer will be allowed to go to
market until it has been sampled and passed inspec
ton by actual anysis. 4ni Q. % sl 7IoiaJ
q. eT-The above-named Fertilizersc can be purchas-
ed from reliable dealers throughout New England
Pamphlets containing testimonials and directions
for using Super Phosphate OF Lime can be had free
OF charge, by addressing the manufacturer deal
ers: also Bradley's Manual tor growing Tobacco will
be sent free to any grower OF the weed, by asking for
1t by mail. y III ~--A-i-- moo II
% VIM. L. BRADLEY, iii nj
Manufacturer Of Goes Bradley Patent Super-Phos-
plate Of Lime; Bradley's Patent Tobacco Fer
tilize; Fine and Extra Fine Ground Bone;
Powdered Raw Bone, &c.
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HOW MANY THOUSANDS CAN TESTIFY TIC
~ THIS BY UNHAPPY EXPERIENCEl !

Young men troubled with emissions in sleep,-a
complaint generally the result Of bad habit In
youth.-treated scientifically and perfect cure war
ranted or no charge made. OH ~ a1u..
Hardly day passes but We consulted by one
or more young man with the above disease, some O
whom are as weak and emaciated as though they hat
the consumption, and by their friends supposed t.
have it. All such cases yield to the proper and onl
correct course OF treatment, and in short time arr
made to rejoice in perfect health.