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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25

no. The Newman (Ga) Herald tells
of two widows and their families in Co
we'll county, in the same State, occupy
ing the same house, who have been re-
duced to such restitution as to compel an
allowance of only three mouthfuls Of corn
bread at each meal. In consequence,
one person has persisted from starvation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25

s6s- The Durand Times has brought to
light unique genius, whose whistling is
superior to either fife or flute, and rivals
"the strains of the skylark." Comment
is made that the wizard warbler" is
not lark, but a blackbird, by name
George Allison, respectable person of
African descent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25

B6- A Paris letter says; THAT moth
ing may be wanting to the honor and
glory of NJ, de Bismarck, our tailors have
invented the palstOt Bismarck. So that
soon we shall see Frenchmen and Aus
trians alike compelled by fashion to wear
the Bismarck overcoat. Its principal
recommendation will probably be that
thieves will not be able to annex il" b.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25

nA- The Pail Mall Gazette recently
played joke upon its readers by giving
what pretended to be an expurgated pas
sage from "Gulliver' Travels recently
found in an old book. Several critical
journals, including the London Rerieic,
we're "sold" by the deception.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25

b9- Austria, judging from an official
report recently issued, has quite as
many mobiles as she can get along with
There are only 24l, 4lO Of them-about
one in ten Of the entire population.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25
narWithin the past few days member

RFWithin the past few days members
of the Senate Committee on Foreign Re-
lations have been investigating the ru-
mors relative to negotiations for the
purchase of the western portion of Brit
ish America, and are fully convinced
that there is no truth whatever in the
recent sensational statements to that
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25
Ills stated by the Chamberlain

Ia IL is stated by the Chambersburg
Repository, as veritable fact, that Paul
Dishong, of Belfast township, Fulton
county, recently sold his wife andrhil-
dren to churR peddlar named James
Wilson, for the sum Of seventeen dollars
in cash or approved county produce.
The Repository publishes the written
agreement Of the parties to that effect.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25
FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, April 25.-Sheridan CRATE
fully accepted donation of $4,000 from
the Southern Relief Commission to re-
lieve the suffering overhowed portion OF
Louisiana.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25
a6g-A brother in.law Of Buckle is going

nara brother in-law of Buckle is going
20 re edit his History of Civilization. y
People have no idea of the extent of Mr..
Buckles care in his preparation for pub
LEGATION. His manuscript copy for the
volumes already published, extended
from the floor as high as the ceiling and
after it was all written he went over it
again to verify every quotation before
sending il TO press.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25

~ The Western Reserve (Ohio)
Chronicle says q family Of huge dimen-
sions moved into that section few days
ago. Il consisted Of father, msther
and twenty-three children.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25
E6g- In Professor Phelps book entitle

Eas- In Professor Phelps book entitled
"The Still Hour" occurs the following
sentence: 1.-The stiffness of the hour is
the stiffness of dead calm at sea.
Imagine the reverend authors horror
when he found, after several hundred
copies had been printed, that calm
was made by the types to read clam. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25

bTA Wisconsin paper we have just
received announces that he Wiscon-
sin Legislature adjourned non oompoa
It's members must be unfortunate fsi-
lows
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25
TO BE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE ORDER
Memphis Lodge No. 6. ChiekasaW Lodge No. s. Gayo'
EucampmsHt No. 3.

VNHE LODGES WILL MEET AT THEIR
i HALL at | o'clock p. m. and proceed, in full
Regalia, in regular order, under the direction
of the Marshals.
Procession will move at 2 o'clock from Odd
Fellows Hail. down Main street TO Union, out
Union to Shelby down Shelby to Beal, out
Beal to Second. up Second to Madison, down
Madison to Third, up Third to Adams, out
Adams to Second, up S cond to the First Bap-
tist Church, where the column will halt, open
to the right and left and form line, in close or
der. Tie Chief Marshal of the day and Aids
will then pass between the lines to the extreme
left, returning, will be followed by the Orator
of the day and the entire column 70 the church,
where the ceremonies will take place.
The Grafton to be delivered by Rev. Brother
J. b. FERGUSON.
Ali transient brothers are invited to join
with us. 80
vices at First Baptist Church.
After the ceremonies are concluded, the
members will reform, and the procession will
move up Second street 10 Winchester, out Win
chester 70 Main, down Main to the Hall, t.
danoait their ReRalia. 40
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25

NEW YORK. July %, 1866.
j. M. BRosIus-Dear Sir: Having carefully
examined your method of utilizing the use of
the waste steam Of Locomotive Engines while
making stops at stations. for the purpose OF
economical methed. and. in my opinion, is
worthy of the notice of those wishing machines
for such purposes. Yours truly,
ma WILLIAM WRIGHT,
Pres't N. Y. Steam Engine Works.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25
NEW YoRk. July Is. 1866

J. M. BROsIUs-Dear Sir: After careful
examinat alton of your plan for utilizing steam
from the boilers of Locomotive Engines while
at the stopping stations, for the purpose of
pumping the tanks of Tenders. and saving
wood at the Same time. cheerfuly recommend
1t to Railroad men as one Of the most econom
ical arrangements for effecting the above pur-
pose that have ever seen. t
Very respectfully yours,
w. W.VANDERBILT,
Genl Sup't II. & M. p. NJ. s. S. G.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-25

We have now working model on exhibit
ton at
MONsARRAT & MONTGOMERY's,
No. gig Second street.
AS- Capitalists are respectfully invited to call
and examine the above Improvement.
ete- State and Railroad rights for sale.
81 BROSIUS & HUFF.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

GREAT HORSE FAIR-We have Just fin
ished the printing of a magnificent two sheet
coiored poster for Major Sidlinger, of Port
Byron, who advertises great horse fair, on
the Rock Island race track, on the 18th and
10th of October, at which large amount of
premiums is to be awarded, and on the last
day of the fair the ''Home Enterprise ad.
vertised in this paper, viii be drawn. 1t is
expected that some celebrated horses will
be here on that day, as large premiums are
offered. Premiums are also offered for la.
dies riding, and for base ball clubs. For
particulars see large posters and circulars,
A large crowd is anticipated.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
LOCAL COLUMN.
FIFTEEN CENTS line viii be charged fc
each insertion of articles under this head.
The Fact

The Fact
that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue
has exempted from all tax the funds which
are raised by the Washington Library Com.
pany of Philadelphia for the endowment of
the Riverside Institute; also that Messrs
George A. Cooke & Co., the well known
Bankers, No. SO South Third street, Phila-
delphia, have consented to act as receivers
of the. moneys thus raised, together with the
names of those well known and prominent
citizens who have associated themselves with
the Institute, and have consented to act as
trustees, should certainly be sufficient guar
antee to the public that every pledge and
promise will be carried out to the letter.
The method adopted for the endowment of
this much needed institution is one by which
every individual actually receives more than
could be obtained with the same amount of
money if expended in the ordinary wey. In
the distribution of presents every one stands
an equal chance, one present being guaran-
teed for each share of stock. Read adver-
tisement.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

TESTING MAoH1SE-Among the most in.
teresting things to be seen on the Island is
the testing machine, where General Rodrnan
tests the amount of pressure the various
kinds of rock will bear to the square inch
The machine was made in Pittsburg. 1t is a
curiosity; and its operations are very inter
esting. Specimens of rock from Joliet,
Nauvoo, LeClaire, the Athens rock, near
Chicago, and from several other points are
to be seen, with record of the experiments
upon each. The Joliet stone bears the sc.
verest test.
In the same room with the testing ma,
chine are samples of iron from the various
government foundries in the United States
General Rodman has charge of all the mat
tiers connected with the casting of cannon
and samples of the iron must be submitted
to him for examination. before the guns are
cast. The specimens from West Point, For
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
Upholstery.

G. Dollinger invites the public of Rock
Island and vicinity. if they want to have a
good job of upholstering done, to give him a
trial. As practical upholsterer and decor
ator, am enabled to warrant that every
piece of furniture / sell or repair viii last as
long as the best one, of that style, ever made
or sold In this country if not, / will re-stuff
and recover it without charge. The prices
are as cheap as the cheapest, for tirst class
work. Upholstering materials, Hair-cloth,
Atwood French Reps, Terry and Damask,
at New York prices, always on hand at 40
Illinois street.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

SHIPPING TAGs.-We presume everybody
noticed the nice patent linen eyelet tags, used
at our county fair. Thousands of them could
be seen on the ground, every article entered
having one of them attached to it. They
were printed at the ARGUS OFFICE, where
thousands more can be had, printed to order,
at Chicago prices. Orders thankfully receiv-
ed and promptly filed. dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

CoSyIerED OF MURDER.-The case of the
People vs.. David Edgington for the shoot.
ing of Mr. Reynolds, in Druiy Tp, was Civ
en- to the jury on Tuesday evening, and a
verdict of murder, fixing the penalty at i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary for life, was
rendered this Wednesday, morning. 1t is
understood that the jury stood IL for convic-
ton and l for acquittal.
We hear much praise, from all quarters,
of the admirable argument of Charles M.
Osborn, Esq, who assisted Prosecuting At
torney Wilson, in the case.
This is the second murder trial conducted
by Mr. Wilson, at this term of court, both of
which he has managed with great skill.
The defence set up was the fashionable
one Of INSANITY the most difficult and dan
gerous species of defence to successfully
meet. We are glad to be able to say that
the attorneys for the people conducted the
case with a determination to convict, and ac-
complished the object. 1t is the first convic,
ton for murder, in the many trials for that
crime in this county, for many years.
Much praise is due Mr.. Wilson for his
able management of the criminal cases in
this county, and of this case in particular.
The defence of Edgington was ably con-
Quoted by Hon. D. G. Cloud, of Muscatine,
formerly attorney general of Iowa, assiste9
by J. d. Hawley, ESD, Of this city.
A motion was made by the counsel for de-
fence, for new trial.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

Bugle Trimmings, Satin Trimmings, &c.,
Just received by express.
Fancy Dress Buttons, in great variety
choice styles.
Chenilles, all colors also few pieces of
handsome Poplins, and lots Of other goods
just in by express.
Rustic Window Shades, all sizes and
kinds, on hand or furnished to order from
the Factory, at Factory Priees-at wholesale
or retail.
sept23dwtf. c. M. AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

The ARGUS boasts that the democracy have
elected one state senator in Vermont-the first
for 20 years.-Rock Island d Moline Union.
Hadn't you better take another look at
what we said. Within 20 years the demo-
Gratis have carried nearly one-half the sena-
tors, majority of both houses, on joint bal
lot, and elected a governor-the late Hon.
John S. Robinson. Even Vermont is not
past praying for. And now that oil the ven
al creatures of our party, in that state, have
been bought up by the radicals and paid off
with Office there is a chance, if the radicals
will only cease adopting the principles of the
democratic party, in their state and county
conventions, to ultimately redeem the state
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

The BEST PRINTERs.-We notice that
Danforth & Jones, publishers of the Rock
Island ARGUS, were awarded a diploma at
the Rock Island fair. for the best printing.
No doubt this award was just and well
merited one. These gentlemen have one
of the most complete job Offices west of Chi
cago. Mr.. Jones is in charge of this depart
ment of the ARGUS Office, and he is one of
the best printers in the west. The splendid
advertisements Of the Rock Island and Mer-
Ger county fairs were printed by Danforth
Jones. Until the Press Office is in condi-
ton to do job work, we advise our friends
to patronize the ARGUS office.-Mercer Co.
Press.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

PREMIUM PRINrING.-The committee to
whom the specimens of printing were refer
red, at our late county fair, (Messrs John A.
Jordan, Thomas Leighton and f. J. Under
wood, unanimously awarded the first premi-
um to the ARGUS OFFICE for the best print
ing.
The specimens of work we had on exhibi-
ton were taken, at random, from the jobs
we do every day for our customers. They
were not gotten up for the purpose of taking
premium, but were specimens of our every
day work.
We trust that the public will bear these
facts in mind and also that we do work as
quick and as cheap as any other Office.
Orders respectfully solicited. dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

STEAMBOATS, should abandon all attempts
TO cross the rapids while the contractors are
removing rock from the channel. Besides
the danger to the boats, they are great him
drance to the progress of the work. If the
rapids are to be improved the contractors
must have chance to work and as there is
now good railroad around both the upper
and the lower rapids, the best way would be
to suspend navigation on the rapids during
low water, while the contractors can work.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

New GROCERY AND TEA SToRE.-Burgh
tablishment in the store lately occupied by
Mr.. Hochstadtsr, next door to the Rock
Island House. Their stock of teas is large,
Of the finest qualities and at very low prices.
They keep full stock of groceries and pro-
visions which have been selected with the
greatest care. Look in and see their stock.
sept20dlw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

RURGH Bros. are now opening some very
choice teas at their new store next to the
Rock Island House. They have very
complete stock of plain and fancy groceries
and family supplies. Give them call.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
Not aInsi0uificant. !"

Don l. Elliott have sold that fine Dictator
Stove they had at the fair, and several others.
There is no stove that operates equal to it
for Baking and Economy of Fuel.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
Go to the Best.

Go to toIthe Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get a thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad-
dress [enclosing stamps] the Bryant & STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

Z. S. SURVEYING BoAT.--A party of Uni
ted States surveyors, with small steamer,
are now engaged in surveying the Rock
Island rapids. The boat is now at work up
on the channel opposite the Island
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

HIRAM W.RHoDEs,late of Hampton, but now
ofPalmyra, Mo-, writes US that he does not
get his WEEKLY ARGUS regularly. We pre-
sumo some radical post master steals it, as it
is mailed regularly, every week.
Mr.. Rhodes writes US that he has one pot
terry built which will be in operation in a
few weeks
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
New York Market.

Telesraphed To the ARGUS.
Nkw YoKK, Sept. IS.
Flour 9,60a10,60 extra state; s,104 so
r II o.
Wheat-2,2Oa22 No spring e,s7a3O No. l
do 2,67a6s white Mich.
Rye-not quoted
Corn ,30a33 new mixed west. ; 1,27a29 for
unsound.
Barley not quoted.
Oats 734a75 for Chicago and Ohio.
PorK-24, O0a25,i5.
Lsrd-steady and quiet.
Whisky not quoted.
Petroleum-l5 for crude; 333 refined 10
bond.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

Cry TAXES are now due and the collec-
tor gives notice to the people to call aud pay.
See advertising columns.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

MURDER CASE CONFERENCE.-The case OF
Homer Marvin for the murder of Myron u.
Hill has been continued to next term OF
court.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
Daily ARGUS.
Premium Job Printing.

Orders for jon PRINTING will meet with prompt
a,,sn,;on at the ARGUS OFFICE, aud be executed
in the very best manner and at reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
House to Rent.

Any one wanting to hire small and com
Portable house in the lower part Of the city
can do so by calling on the subscriber.
3. I'll. KIaBALL.
sept2ldlw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

Pitt, and the other government foundries are
all arranged in separate departments, with
each specimen properly labeled After guns
are cast, reports are made to General Rod.
man, and by him to the War Department
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

Forty CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

THE Rock ISLAND County SHERIFF To BE
IMPEAcHED.-Lastn night Supervisor Stod-
dard arrested a drunken pauper vagrant by
the name of C.. j. Yates, and took him to
Jail, and on arriving at that delectable man
sion, Sheriff Peetz deliberately refused to adj
NIT him, because, he said, he was lousy
This fact is admitted by the sheriff''s own
"organ." Charley Yates must be reduced
very low indeed if he can't get into the
Rock Island county Jail. Some very dirty
dogs have accomplished that feat.
But the question arises whether Rock Is
land county is to be insulted by Sheriff Peetz,
who is bound to receive and take charge of
such Migrants, paupers and dirty drunken
loafers as may be brought there by the Su-
pervisors. The pauper, loafer and vagrant
Yates, was once sent to the poor farm, but
would not stay there. Of course there is
no other mode of protecting decent people
from the brute, except by combining him in
jail. This is in accordance with the order
of the board of supervisors, and the sheriff
cure the necessary assistance to put them in
decent sanitary condition. But that high
functionary deliberately refuses to do his
duty and tells one of the supervisors that be
will not admit a vagrant pauper because he
is lousy.
1t is an indignity which cannot be brook
ed, and we understand that all action of i'm
parchment is to be commenced against
Sheriff Peetz, before Chief Justice Knott,
and Asst Justices Pinkley and Burlingame.
Charley Pettifer has been engaged to man.
age the case on the part of the prosecution,
and jeff Wheelock has been engaged to de.
fend the sheriff. The case will be tried as
soon as Job Hunt can serve the papers and
procure the court house for the occasion.
The jury will be composed wholly of . free
Americans or African descent" Impeach.
ment is the only "radical" remedy left.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
st. Louis Market.

st. Louis Mx8rket.
Telegraphed to the Argus.
ST.. LOUIS, Sept. rs.
Flour. superfne 6,75a7 SO Extra 8, 5oa75; dou.
BILE extra 9,25al0,2 choice 1o,T5ai2,00.
Wheat, spring, l.76al 80; fall 2,2Sa4O.
Corn, white HAL, Is pellow, 1.l4al6.
Oats e6a6S.
Barley, rs spring.
Rye I,1Sa25.
Provisions market without life.
Mess pork $500.
Bacon
Clear Sides lS4aic.
Shoulders liz
Lard, l43al5.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
Something Naw

Go to Bamberger's and see his new stock
of Dress Goods, Trimmings, &c.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
JOB ROSS
GREAT JUNK STORE

The undersigned has purchased what is known
the Cobb Whistler Store, opposite Court
Square, where he viii be hsppy to see the public
generally and exhibit his great variety of new and
second hand articles, too great to mention in de-
tail Call and see his museum of all sorts of
things. If you want anything go to Job Ross,
and you will be pretty sure to find it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-01
NEWS By TELEGRAPH,
FROM EUROPE.
TO Ohio Statesman.
RY OCEAN IkLEGRAPH.

=
king OF Prussia sfIent RegardinE
Luxemburg.
LONDON, April 30-Noon.-Consols9 OH;
Bonds III; Illinois 7614; Erie Al; Frank
fort bonds 7656.
The Great Eastern arrived last night at
Brest. The King of Prussia is entirely
silent regarding Luxembourg, which crea
ted considerable uneasiness in Paris.
LONDON, April. 30-Evening. = Money
market quiet and steady. COnsols un-
l71X. ,o15iesIi5 - II
L1vERpooL, April 3O-zNo.onn : Cotton less
| firm. Breadstuffs unchanged, Corn d.
firm and scarce. Provisions unchanged,
except lard, which has advanced to SOS Cd
| LIVERPOOL, April 30-Evening.-Co Cotton
easier and declined n; .uplands 1l24@12;
Orleans 1214. Other articles unchanged.
| LONDON, April 30.-Parliament resumed
its session yesterday. In the House of Com
] mons last night, Lord Stanley.-in reply to
an inquiry, stated that the proposition for
Peace Congress had been accepted by
France and Prussia, and, he was of the
opinion that the Luxembourg affair would
be satisfactorily settled.
BELLIN, April, 3O,-The Prussian Diet
was opened yesterday, by the King I'm per-
son. 10 a speech from the throne. The King
SAID that the unity of Germany was an as
surance of the peace of Europe, and urged
the speedy adoption of a constitution. The
King was silent in regard to Luxembourg.
LIVERPOOL, April 80, p M.-Cotton less
firm and closed easier at decline; mid
ding uplands 1124, Orleans l211ss;; sales OF
1900 bales. Breadstuffs firm. Corn ad-
vanced 44s3d per quarter for mixed West
ern; other articles unchanged. Provis-
ions-Pork and beef unchanged; lard Sis
bacon 37s, for Cumberland; cheese nm
changed. Common resin 7s9d. Spirits
turpentine $685. -FIasE lnL