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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-02-15

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-02-15

Il Prrss nofes ihe dca,b. ia Portland.
FRIDAY. of pa. raai Hal. ssrI 81 lie
"as - -h1se i--l, oi kl-1ness tal en-
dearei be name Cd tLe Psopie of che city
ia no orlirarg degree. as ti, death 30 COS.
VERBALLY lef'or,I
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-02-15

IN he course Of tea-iar bs.or, r.
ralrsai coumittsc or tae MassslL..,,,.
Leg's'iiure. Dr. j O.. Aver sad nat n.
20 ft'i 90. 0po fer iot of and nesr
fh'adc'Pts. 20 which ~ erect b. acfor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-02-15

: T.-l-5o-N- AW~s'ern paper says
Drake. 'hc Buffers man. has made al tie
money u varicl On. srl Las safI ti.
right in Gle rrefaraf.oa Or $4,000.
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>'art.i Irrlr iu i-r0 -capi,al y Dob
lar Altcr,i.in- LiI Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-02-15

Ibr sore ofs O.. Chiucaisn & Co.. 81
Nr~ .rE. fook Ere Iaeslas rno--.r-. an
'-eir .'.es vas 1a-agci CD ti- auoa.t q
a ui...-n dollar. f-,lrrI irr $4,000.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-02-15

- af'eaff .' a,.re aa-- .a N.a York
o. sf.l tl. rai hu.rg aaI -.a eai,r-
F-..e t-'i1c's. several rir,.e, tavs BEEN
.nd..f..l AL a-r..t.I
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1867-02-15

brr CErntr. We arc irf-rued ,tst
some 81 thc people fe,i a-r.,scI thsf fie
r'r1-raTh rtiirlsl. r,'sttcto tLe Ts.-
i' >l-ar-. gave co. ma.h c-,I., to OBJ.
- >amaer people. TIE '-tter oil d
gave ls fhe Information 10 nra i1.-. t-t 4e
Intended ta sirca corr.et irr--s.i.-. or
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hrii a. 'he Centre al rtai lle r-or'. q
falt ari ofirf sections ~ ftr tasr urrr
mob Interested. All ra-sri 1.re rrfi, f-
r' '1er's'. We .haaiisr tic rcsroa..t.g.
or i.r o. error sl... 0.arr.I .- .rr...
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15
From Port Byron.
PoRT BYRON, Feb'y IA, 1867


EDITOR or THE ARGrs, Dear Sir Il no.
tice an article in the Union, from Cordova.
signed ID. p" in which the writer appears
to be very much exercised about a communi-
cation in the ARGUS, and another in the In
ION, setting forth the business and future
prospects of Port Byron. He STYLES the let
tiers ''burlesque." Now, Mr.. Editor,
don't know whether he refers to the letter In
the ARGUS or Union, but presume the latter,
as think I'D. P" too rsiudiced, politically,
to read the ARGUS. l will, therefore, let the
correspondent of the Union deal with him
as he merits, only saving that 1 don't think
either of the correspondents alluded to sch
forth ANYTHING TO the disparagement of Cor
dova, as might be inferred from ''D. P.'s''
letter. They only gave the unvarnished
facts concerning the business and future
prospects of Port Byron.
I'D. p rather intimates that we might
Uoraova, IN connection with Port Byron
Had we done so his glowing description would
have left us quite in the shade besides, we
prefer that ID. P" shall skin his own
skunks. 1t is true that we might
have set forth that, since Cordova has
enjoyed railroad facilities her people have had
the satisfaction Of either walking to Port By
ron, or hiring a conveyance, taking the cars
here for Rock Island. Also, that our grain
dealers pay from to 10 cents more for pro
ducc, and consequently MANY of their people
come here to do their trading-but | am
glad / hare not done so, as that would only
have irritated the poor fellow. p. B.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

The republican party stands ''between the
devil and the sea-" If congress impeach
the President. they run the hazard ofexplod-
ing their party into fragments; if they do
not impeach him, their success in the fall
elections is barren victory, which advances
them not step toward the attainment Of
their favorite objects. They cannot depose
Mr. Johnson and go into presidential
election this year without ruin they cannot
postpone the restoration of the Union with
out ruin. They publish their perplexity by
resorting to so desperate a measure as i'm
parchment; and they will proclaim THEN
failure to carry it through.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15
a Pleasant Letter from Carbon
Cliff.
CARBON CLIFF, Feb'y ID, 1867.

CARBON CLIFF, Feb'y ID, 1867
To the Editor Of the Rock Island ARGUS:
A passenger travelling from Rock Island
to Chicago will hear the station of Carbon
Cliff announced ten miles east of Rock Is.
land-it bears this name from its rich ear.
boniferous deposits and its abrupt bluffs or
cliffs. The few moments allowed by the
train are barely enough to give one glimpse
OF tall, beautifully proportioned chimney,
eighty feet In height, from which issue the
gas and smoke from monster kiln below.
whose fires are kept as ceaselesslv burning
as the flame of the Persian fire-worsb;pner
Still another large kiln, besides innumerable
chlmneys send up their black rolling smoke
to the sky. A Ascend glance shows part Of
the many buildings which compose this es.
taolishment, and then the train moves on
but our curiosity impels us to stop here as il
not SO often at the West as in New ENGLAND
.haf one stumbles upon large manufactorv
bluffs.
Eleven years ago the FIRST coal ward was
established in Rock Island and supnlied from
the mines Of Carbon Chff-the frst car load
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

The following telegram from Galveston re-
lates to an old acquaintance of Illinois radi-
caiism:
"The United States grand jury have found true
bills against H. c. Yarmouth and G. S. Dennison,
late United States treasury agents, for embezzie-
ment. Mr.. Warmouthis charged with embezzling
$4,000, in connection with James Morris, depu-
ty. Dennison's charge is $4,000, in connection
with Munson, deputy. capias has been is
sued for Warmouth's arrest in New Orleans He
a congressional delegate of colored people in
that city. He also formerly judge and a
colonel of Missouri regiment of United States
volunteers during the war, and served on McCler-
nands staff"
Thus, one by one, are justice and the peni
tentiaries picking up the gentlemen who were
.feted last fall, all over the north, as repre-
sentatives of southern loyalty The time i.
perhaps not distant when the last one of tina
noble crowd will have been hanged for muir
der or sent to prison for life for some imam
Gus crime.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15
Warehouse Sale.

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES WILL BE
Il sold at public auction ut my warehouse, on the
Levee, in Rock Island, on SATURDAY, March
9th, 1857, {sae to commence at o'clock p. NJ,
to pay charges, unless sooner called for:
ID. l.. Reader, one handled revolving rakes.
d. Warren, IL bundles shingles.
J. C. Morgan, IL wagon tongues.
J. Hard, one box. - i.@ 49,. 4
Hazen d Co., 80 wagon axels.-
G. L. Stevens, one fan. 1855
7. w. London, one box household goods.
Il. Guyne 4 Co., one machine.
Miss L. Wright, enc box and one bundle.
ID. p. Berry, one tyre slrinker. sC
Mrs. Carlton, one cupboard, 1.-TWO pieces-ls
G. Lyman, one horse hoe. tim Ef-t
Owner, one walking cultivater. - :
Schriber 4 E., one package files. 80
E ID. j. Jordan. / book case and chair frame.
G. Campbell, one box.
Owner. three piows.. FgsAGEEE
Fisher, Weilsnd q Co., 2 reapers and mowers.
( Geo. Schnider, one box.
Owner one soda fountain. gE 81
p Peters, nine revolving rakes.
]. johnson, one fan mill
Harkins Co., three corn shelters.
s. Peterson. one snlky- eultivator.
American Match Company, ffty boxes.
Elk. Anderson, one roller buggy.
Various, Is boxes garden seeds
do eight sickIes. IL
do one dray harness.
do lot Falvey reaper repairs.
do lot Beloit =" q"
L. J. Wicker, two boxes.
ID. Mcintyre, one box merchandise.
L. Mason, one barrel and one keg. 49,
S GEO. w. d. HARRIS,
Successor to J. H. Langley Co.
Rock Island, Feb. 7-dtd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

of coal that crossed the Mississippi river, and
the earliest coal yard in Davenport were
from the same source.
For many years afterwards they furnished
a large share of the fuel Of both cities. Late
" the mines have not been extensively work
ed and just at present are nearly idle. There
is, however, a shaft in the process of sinking
short distance from here, by Davenport
company, which viii open bed of very SUI
perior coal four and one-half feet III thich-
ness.
To the Argillo Works belong the monu-
mental chimney and smoking kilns, as well
no n LARGE boarding house and hotel and
manv tenant houses, all filed to overlooking
with the operatives connected with the es-
adjustment, and their families. These are
a thrifty, happy class of mechanics of whom
number have already made preparations to
build neat brick cottages for themselves in
the Spring. During the Summer their we'll
kept gardens and poisoning door yards tell
tale of comfort and quiet which is pleas.
ing commentary on life of industry and
contentment.
There are also three stores whose accommo.
| dating proprietors take much pains to supply
the people with good variety of articles
and at very reasonable prices.
There is fine opening here for good
shoemaker, the one who recently left having
| purchased with his earnings while here 8
| comfortable house and surroundings. A
| wagon maker and blacksmith are also much
| needed, and would find themselves well-sup
| ported.
To the credit of the people be it said tina
though there is one saloon kept here there
are few instances of the abuse of stimulant
if indeed their use in any way may not b.
called abuse.
With prospect of having the Rock Islan'
canal pass through this valley, and Rocl
river being made navigable, all are sanguin
of the rapid growth of Carbon Cliff, whicl
would then be central point with lines Q
travelradiating in all directions. The seen
cry as viewed from the top of the bluff il
beautiful beyond description and is said t
be equal to the celebrated view from Blaci
Hawks Tower To the north east the ey
takes in distance of thirty miles, an ex
panse of prairie, forest and bluff through
which the waters of Rock River wind am
sparkle like FURNISHED silver.
The Sabbath School is in fourishin
condition, numbering some fifty members
and religious services are held here by tn
methodist denomination.
A few days since the Argillo Works wer
honored by visit from a party of gentleme
from Rock Island who came up in fine style
four in hand, and a pleasanter company on
mast live long to see. Capt. Haversticl
and Marshal Chopper, with some twelve oti
ers, and last but far from being least, Henri
Woltman who acted as commissary for tn
party. The only regrets expressed were at tn
absence of Col .Danforth. Tothese gentlemel
the curious are referred for further informa
ton ofhow things are done at Carbon Cliff
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

The community are no doubt glad to learn
that the five cent notes are going ont of cir
culation, and the five cent coins are getting
a little more plenty. We understand that
two millions of these little sinners are turned
out every month from the Philadelphia mint,
but as yet only few of them have reached
this part of the world. A ten cent coin is
also much needed. The government should
withdraw all paper of less denomination
than twenty-five cents. The small notes
have played their part, and should be retir
cd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

Prominent radical senators and members
of congress have been assured that the Pres
ident is ready to meet them halfwayin agree
ing on plan for the reconstruction of the
southern states. They were also informed
that he would probably publish an address
or letter, embodying his views ON the chang
ed aspect Of affairs, and recommending the
southern states to provide for impartial suf-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

On the bankrupt bill the vote in the q.
s. senate was Is to II. A negative vote be-
ing found made the result tie. Mr.. Dooht.
tie then came to the rescue fthe affirmative,
and the negative succeeded in offsetting his
vote. Thereupon couple of members who
had sat silent in their seats were induced to
come to the rescue of the bill. Among those
voting against the bin were Messrs. Trum-
bull and Yates
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

In Cincinnati, few nights ago, the police
made descent upon the gambling house OF
Alexander R. Spencer, on Broadway, arrest
ed Spencer and eighty-one gamblers, and
seized a complete gambling apparatus
Among those arrested were twenty-six mar
ried men. They were all gambling at keno
The prisoners ages range from nineteen to
Fortv6va
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

Virginia papers are considerably exercised
at the rapid disappearance of the colored po-
pulation from the state; and advise that no
effort should be spared, such as kind treat
ment and good pay, to retain them within
the state limits. Estimates from Washing
ton put the reduction of this class, since the
close of the war. at 10000,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

A native of Hungary has just been ares
ted for the murder of four children, whose
hearts he ate raw. 1t was his belief that ne
would become invisible when he had eaten
seven. His belief was as reasonable as
many other isms, which are popular.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

The Salt Lake Fide5te announces that the
work of "gentile expulsion" by the Mormons
is still progressing. On the 25th of January
two prominent citizens received the mysteri.
GUS notice to leave the place or ''stand the
consequences" Accepting the invitation as
inevitable. they left.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

A colored high school has been opened in
St. Marks church, Louisville, KY, under the
auspices of the episcopalians. Addresses
were delivered by the rector, Rev. Mr.. Bad
ger, and Hon. James Speed. Miss Cornela
Jennings, a graduate of the Colored Insti-
tute, Philadelphia, is the principal.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

Gen. A. L. Chetlain, of Galena, has been
appointed and confirmed as United States
collector in the territory of Utah, in place Of
Gen. John E. Smith, who resigned to accept
q colona1ov in the reonlar army
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15
Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific Rail Road Co.
CONNECTING THE
Atlantic and Pacific States.

ALL TRAINS on this Road are in direct connec-
ton nj Chicago with all Eastern and Southern
Roads to and from all points in the New Eng
land, Middle and Southern States.
AT LA SALE, with Illinois Central Railroad |;
North to Dixon. Froeport, Galens, Dunlcith and
Dubuque; South 10 Bloomington, Decatur.
Springfield, St Louis, Cairo, Memphis and New
Orleans. .
also, with illinois River Packets to all points
the Illinois River
AT ROCK ISLAND, with Mississippi River
Packets, to allpoints between ST. Paul and New
Orleans.
AT WASHINGTON, KELLOGG and NEWTON,
with Western Stage Co.. to all points in Central
and Western Iowa, and at OMAHA. with the
Union Pacific Railroad. TO Kearney, Denver.
Fort Bridger Salt Lake, &c, &c.
On and after Monday, December both. 1866, IN
Station, as follows:
GOING EAST.
Day Express and Mail leaves at.......e a. m.
Night Express, ......q p IN.
Express Freight. ........6 u. m.
Way Freight, - ........9.05p p. M.
GOING WEST.
Passenger Trains leave at $50 a. nl and $50 D. 10
Freight Trains leave at $50 a. m and p. m.
Through Tickets for sale, and Receipts for
Freight given TO most important points in the
United States and Canadas, by
WIN. b. GRENELL.
Freight and Ticket Agent, Rock Island, Ill.
G. Ii. BEARDSLEY, 49,
Assistant General Superintendent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15
RAPIDS CIEY--1ts Fast and
Present---Its Business Prospects
IA Funny Weddiug---A Shame
ful Case Of Scandal.
RAPIDS CRY. ILLINOIS,
FEB'Y ID, 1867.

EDITOR oE THE ARGUS, Dear Sir:--As
your paper is thrown open for conlmunica-
tions, / concluded to write YOU short article,
concerning our famous city, for the edifca-
ton of your numerous readers. t
Rapids City is situated 4 miles above
Hampton, and miles below Port Byron.
and if those two villages had been wise Tor
the people in them) they would have done
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

TIE wonderful fexibility and great comfort and
pleasure to any Lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic
Skirt viii be experienced particularly in all
crowded Assemblies, Operas, Carriages, Railroad
Cars Church Pews, Arm Chairs, for Promena de
and House Dress, as the Skirt can be Folded when
in 10 occupy small place easily and con
venienuy silk or muslin dress, invaluable
quality in crinoline, not found in any single
spring skirt.
A lady having enjoyed the pleasure, comfort,
and great convenience of wearing the Duplex Ell
liptic steel spring skirt for single day, will
never afterwards willingly dispense with their
use. For children, misses, and young ladies, they
are superior to all others.
They viii not bend or break like the single
spring, but will preserve their perfect and grace
full shape when three or four ordinary skirts will
have been thrown aside useless The hoops
are covered with double and twisted thread, and
the bottom rods are not only double springs, but
twice Tor double) covered, preventing them from
! wearing out when dragging down steps, stairs,
&c.
| The Duplex Elliptic is great fayorite with all
| ladies, and is universally recommended by the
| Fashion Magazine the standard skirt of the
| fashionable world
| To enjoy the following inestimsble advantages
In Crinoine, viz Superior quality, perfect manu.
facture stylish shape and finish, fexiblity, dura-
| bility, comfort and economy, enquire for j. w.
Bradley's Duplex Elliptic, or Double Spring
| Skirt and be sure you get the genuine article.
| CAUTl0N---To guard against 1MPUslTION
be particular to notice that skirts offered u
| PLEX" have the red ink stamp, viz: 81 W.
Bradley's Duplex Elliptic Steel SPRING." upon
| the waistband-none others genuine. Also
notice that every hoop will admit pin bsing
passed through the centre, thus revealing the two
Tor double) springs braided together therein;
| which is the secret of their fiexibility and
strength, and combination not to be found In
any other skirt. - -
For sale in all stores where first class skirts are
sold throughout the United States and elsewhere.
VESTS. BRADLEY & CARY,
81 Chambers Il ~ & ~ Reade Sta, n. \.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15
NOTICE
CITY CLERKS OFFICE

City of Rock Island Feb. 4, 1867.
A PPLICATI0N having been made to the City
n Council of said city TO cause to be opened
an alley in Block sixteen Gl6) Chicago or Lower
Addition, running from Swan street to Ohio
street, Notice is hereby given to the owners Of
the land necessary therefor, eff the intention Of
the City Council to appropriate and take the
same for the purpose aforesaid
feb6-dlot c. c. DODGE, City Clerk.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15
friday Evening Feb, IL, 1857.

The copper product of the Portage Lake
district, Lake Superior, for the year 1866,
amounted to 5,647 tons, against 4,4l5 tons
in 1858
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15
The Rock Island DiStillery

THE UNDERSIGNED ARE Now RUN
i ming the Eggleston Distiilety, in Rock
Island, which they have recently purchased
and take this method of informing the producers
of corn and rye that they are now purchasing and
paying the highest market rates, delivered at the
distillery in Rock Island.
BABCocK 4 MAGuIRE.
jaR1edy4W. SCH ~H4E-l
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15

The canal project hangs fire and refuses
to go off III the state legislature. There are
two reasons for this sectional jealousy and
the lack of moneyed interest to buy up the
legislature. The only way to get it through
will be for the parties more directly interes-
ted to raise lobby fund of $4,000. This
amount would make the canal project 60
through The legislature SO, quick that its
track would smoke like a wooden brake
Chicago Times. no rrs 1-5.1
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-15
The Constitutional Amendment.

The following are the states which have
up to this time, ratified or rejected the con.
stitutional amendment:
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-06-12
GETTYSBURG ASYLUM
FOR INVALID SOLDIERS.

incorporated by Act of Assembly Of the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania March 8, 1867, eEs.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-06-12
nEL LACK. a. WESTERN R
Winter Arrangement--Dec,3 Sd,
PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE.
WESTWARD EASTWARD.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

The MORNING TRAIN from New York con-
meets at MANUNKA CHUNK with ahe train leav-
ing Philadelphia (Kensngton Depot) at 30 a. In.
and at GREAT BEND with the through Mail Train
on the Erie Railway, with sleeping car attached,
stopping at all the principal stations on that road
apd arriving at Buffalo at l9la, m.
The Passenger train from Scranton connects at
Great Bend with through trains going west and asst
on Erie Railway, arriving at Buffalo at lP s a. M,
a I'd at Salamanca at u m.
Eastward.
The MORNING TRAIN from Great Bend con-
meets there with the Cincinnati Express the Erie
Railway from the West at Manunka Chu k with
train for Philadelphia and intermediate stations,
arriving in Philadelphia dt $50 p M and at New
Hampton with train for Easton. Bethlehem, AL
lcntown, Reading and Harrisburg, arriving at Har-
risburg at $50 p. m.
At SCRANTON, connections made with
trains on the LackawanLa and Bloomsburg Rail
roam to and from Pittston, Kingston, Wikesbarre.
Berwick Bloomsbury, Danville, Northumberland
Harrisburg and intermediate stations, and with
trains on the Delaware and Hudson Railroad to
and from Carbondale and intermediate stations.
J. BRISBIN. Pretident.
R. A. HENRY. General Ticket Agent. je29f