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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

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Rock ISLAND, August 49,
The current value Of the articles named belowis
subject to changess bat the folluwing quet6tions
are correct for the date of this report
FlourVSpring Double Extra, in bbls. $50 Al
wholesale, and S9,40 at refail Sacks, &, 40 al
Wholesale, and 80 90 at retail. Locse, $3.50 ii
Wholesale, and s., 80 at retail.
Wheat-No. 1, $1,55. No. 2, LAS. Rejected
Cern-70 to 75c
Oats-50c for IS lbs.
Rye-75.
Barley-No. 1, so. No. 2, 20.
Beans--2,O0a2,50 s.A#2 FsvEksf
Onions-75c per bush.
Potatoes-new l,S0a2,00
Eggs-12Ac doa sTa#~ t-H8.ef8 Il.
Butter-Very choice lots, for retailing, will
bring l24c.
Sorghum-40a60c.
Salts, 35a3, so per barrel.
kerosene--W holesale, barrels included, 5Oa52 !;
retail zoe.
Highwines--S2,2 -.-.......t.s... s.- q
Poultry-Live chickens, 81, 40a3,00 per dox.
Dressed. 10 per h.. Turkeys I2al5c per lb.
Pork-For live hogs 5a51c .-.a
Beehive weight, common 4,00a5, 90. Prime
shipping oscar so per hundred pounds.
Hay-Prairie, $5a$s per ton Timothy s., 90
a$l0,0O. a +. = 5. -z,.a
Wood--Oak $500 to 100 cord. .
Coal-At the Coal Valley Yard, on the Levee
coal is sold at IA cents the cost of delivering 20
be added.
From teams, in Market Square, at I4al5eents
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

In this city, Thursday evening, August 18th,
1867, MAGGIE JANE, oldest daughter of VIM. IL.
and Jane r. Davis, aged is years.
The family were recently from Meadville, Pa.
and Miss Davis was one of the persons upon the
train when the late accident occurred at oakley
Station. She had been an invalid for several
months, and the shock she then received probably
FASTENED her death,
The funeral viii be attended from the residence
Of her father, Of Orleans and Otter streets
on Sunday afternoon. stas
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16
Assessment Lists.

CITY CLERKS OfFICEy
City of Rock Island, August sth, 1867. ] -
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN assessment lists of taxable real and person
al estate in the city of Rock Island for the year
1867, have been completed and returned by the
assessor to the City Council and tbat objections
thereto will be heard by the City Council, at the
council room in said city, on the goth day Of Au-
gust inst, at n o'clock P. M. All persona feel
ing themselves aggrieved by the assessment Of
their property are hereby requested to make Of
file their objections at the time and place afore-
said. j. r. JOHNSTON,
auvsd4t. e.,ss City Clerk.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

FESTIVAL At ORIoN.-A festival will be
held in the new baptist church in Orion,
ON the evening Of the 23d of August, for
the benefit of the fund for furnishing the
building with lamps, chandeliers, etc. Sup.
per, ice-cream ETC., for the qualification OF
the appetite, vocal and instrumental music
and short speeches to please the intellect,
will be the order of the evening.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16
CITY HARNESS SHOP
NEAR THE CITY SCALE

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE OPENED A
i shop in the basement of smyth's Building
near the City Scales, where they will be.h.ppy "a
see all who want anything in their line. -
They have workmen equal to any in the west
stock of the very best quality, and warrant their
work to be f1Ily equal to- any and prices low
- any. 20
Repairing dome at short NOTICE. ea
All orders promptly filed.
-YaA share of patronage respectfully soIicifed.
s.,a 50 KESLER & BURK.
Rock Island, March 20, diff. sz9s
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

AN EXCURSION CoMING.-An excursion
of l6 car loads of people from Bureau coun-
ty, will visit this city on Tuesday next. A
large number of the exeursionists have al.
ready engaged rooms at the Rodman House.
The Princeton brass and string band will
accompany the party.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

WoRMY FaUIT.-The Aledo Record says
>
that a small worm seems to be working on
the apple crop in that region, and that large
quantities are falling from the trees. 1t
says few weeks longer, at the present rate,
will render apples very scarce about there.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

CONFERENCE.-THE Boston Post is inclin-
ed to take cheerful view of things. 1t says
The social evil IS thought to be ON the in
crease in Boston. So, too, is social good
We grow in all directions. People given to
feeling bad about this matter should widen
their range a little. There are fifty saints
among us to every Magdalen."
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

The Cambridge Chronicle don't seem to
appreciate our aid in its efforts to elevate
the literary merits of the local columns Of
the press. but it is consoling to know that
the Chronicle is able to accomplish great
results. unaided 81
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

A BLIGHT is at work among the apple
trees. 1t seizes the top ola portion of the
limbs which soon yield to the unknown enc
-my and give up the ghost. In almost every
orchard in this vicinity more or less of the
trees have been attacked.-Geneseo Repub
lie, 16M.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

The CRops in this immediate vicinity are
suffering very much for rain. The terrible
drought which prevails near US, does no,
seem to extend to other counties adjoining
us, or even to the lower part of this county,
or to the Rock River bottoms.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

DiED.-Albert Randall, postmaster at
East Cambridge, died at his residence on
Wednesday last. Mr.. Randall had resided
at East Cambridge some ten years, and had
held the Office of postmaster for six or seven
years. Cambridge Chronicle, 18th.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

HIGHwAYMES.-Two foot.pads, on the
dubuque road, few miles from Davenport,
attempted to stop farmers team, the other
night, but he whipped his horses and left
them sprawling in the road. Pity he did
not have revolver, with him. .s..--.,s
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

CoAL.-Y esterday Tuesday, we are IN IN;
formed. the CISCO coal shaft had penetrated
to a depth Of seventy.five feet, and only seven
or eight feet interviewed between that and
the coal vein Cambridge Chronicle, l4th.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

Ggs. J. FL. HowE has called a soldiers
union of the l24th TIL. Vol. this old regi.
ment} at Kewanee, on the 10th of Septem-
Der. Soldiers Of other regiments, and edi-
tors of all newspapers are invited. IS = Z =
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16
ROTTLED ALE AND PORTER,

THE UNDERSIGNED Is NOW BOTTLING
i Sands Cream or Stock Ale or Porter to sup
DIV families and others, at their residences on
places of business, in quantities to suit All
who wish nice Ale or Porter, IN bottles tone bot
tie or more) can be supplied, by leaving their
orders at Mrs. Johnson's Ice Cream Saloon or al
Vests Saloon. AsE s&a
jy30dtf. H. 4. "EoIr
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

THE Corn CRoP.-We have taken con
siderable pains to ascertain the condition OF
the corn crop in this section, and have be-
come satisfied that it will be a very light
yield. The opinion is general among the
farmers that there viii not be more than q
half crop at the best and many set it at
considerably less than this-Geneseo Re
Dublic I6th
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

Tried TO PoIsos HERsELF.--The wife OF
Henry Evans, of Atkinson, Henry county,
tried to poison herself with strychnlne' last
Saturday but made a failure of it. 1h
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

Presentation. Ira Q. Wilkinson arrived
in town this morning, on private BUSINESS
and remains here several days. he IS stop
ming at the Rock island House. s6tf<
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16
Sands's Ale.
. AT VESTS. @

GALO0N KEEPERS, HOTEL KEEPERS,
- Restaurants and private families can procure
the celebrated Sands's Chicago Ale, in Barrels,
Half Barrels, and Quarter Barrels, at Chicago
wholesale prices, freight addsd) ut Vests, undsz
Rodman Han. He has the agency from the man.
ufacturer, saad Hat'fxH SEE Essts
Stock and Cream Ale ON draught at all times.
as4 sal III. E.lWRST,
aprl6dtf .ss ..ss Wset,s Saloon.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

SwEDEs IN ANDovER.-A correspondent of
the Kewanee 4drertiser estimates the mum.
Der of Swedes who have arrived from the
old country and settled in Henry county
within few months, at over two thousand.
Nearly all of these have settled in and
around Andover The Swedes constitute a
thrifty portion of our population, and we are
glad to see them come. -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16
,,sFR tIIls in MUSIC ], .

HAVE OPENED A ROOM IN WEBBER's
i Block, over Kiesow's store, and am now pre-
pared to give instruction upon the Piano, and
and other musical instruments, either at my room
or at the residence of my pupils, as may be DE-
sired. .#E.
Pianos tuned and instruments repaired.
VIM. BABc0cK.
Rock Island, March IL diff.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

Telegrsphed to the ARGUs.
New YoRK, Aug. l6.
Flour-s,soall,75 extra state; 9,5o@I3,75
r HI o.: Cal.
Wheat, 25a35 new amber southern.
Rye not quote
Corn ,lUa1 II for new 05al o9l for I'M
sound. . ..-. ..-.r .... --...s
Oats--s2as5 west; 92a93 for new southern
Ohio. s#~#sE 81 a.os-- 'a.s.
Pork-23, 20a23, 30 mess. a g.
Lard 124a13s. ."s --8, .@t'
Petroleum-I2 for crude % for refined in
bond. --
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

BASE bALL.-We understand that the
Scott B. b. T., Of Davenport, has at last ap-
pointed Monday, August 18th, as the time
for playing the second game Of 5tle home.
and-home match between that club and the
Wapeilo B. B. c., of this city. Play will be
called at 2:3Op.M. =
OF course our boys will be on hand at the
time appointed, and, although they have NOT
got q very good @ready," they can blame nc
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

DENIES IT.-Mr. c. jesse Kempton, OF
of Davenport, the hero of the "gross outrage,
which we copied from the Davenport Demo
crat, as we learn from that paper, says he
is not spiritual or magnetic doctor,
and denies the whole story of laying on of
hands, &C., &C., 1t is very singular that
the fuss should have been made without any
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16
PIIMPS !!

U,HE UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND, Al
his New Agricultural Warehouse, near Kims
balls wagon shop, a supply Of pumps. Any one
wanting pumps put in or repaired can get it done
SEWING Machines, Churns, Clothes Wringefs,
Ia, &C., for sale. Il. J. UNDERWOOD.
apfadtf. "a 80
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

Hanover Street, Boston.

7. a.. ,.,vest and hest arranged hotel in New
E,~lsnd. The sleeping rooms are spacious and
vei1 ventilated: the suites Of rooms are well ar
ranged, and completely furnished for families
and large travelling parties; and the house wlll
continue to be kept frst-class hotel in every
respect. LIE" 10 hleH' ff"P
iun26deod3m ss ~ -.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

Telegraphed to the ARGUS.
CHICAGO, August l6.
Flour-Winter ex 1ea12, 80, Spr ex s,5oal0, 75
Wheat-No 2 spr 1,s0asi, No 8 sp l,74al, rs
No 1889 -7 81 a7..s se- sfzA
Corn-No 97a97i, No 2 "a, rejected ssas9
0ats-574a5S
|. Rye-1,1l No l,
|; Mess Pork-23, 25a23,5 80
+ Hogs-range from 5,T5 to $50
Cattle-range $50 to 7,l5
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

In AND OUr.-Leonard Ayres, of Weth-
erstield, was complained of by his spouse
last week for menacing her safety. He was
required by the injured dignity of the state
of Illinois to give bonds to observe the peace.
This he refused to do, and so the aforesaid
dignity required that he should be locked up
in the Jail. Afler stay of four or FIVE days,
the wife missed her hege SO much that she
came to Cambridge and bailed him out, and
they departed on Sunday, neutrality-suspicious.
bridge Chronicle, l4th.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

Book AGENrs.-As the fall schools are
about commencing, the country swarms
with book agents, anxious 10 persuade direc
tors and teachers to throw aside old books
and introduce new. ones which are not BIZ
better. The people are humbugged I'M
mensely, in school book, and will soon want
q dray to carry their school books to and
from school, the number is increasing so fast
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

FoRrY CEsrs line will be charged Tor
each insertion of all articles under thus neaa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

To BE DRAWN IN Rock IsLASD,-Mr
sidiinger, proprietor of the Port Byron
Home Enterprise" has concluded to have
the drawing of his sscheme, which comes off
ON the the Goth of September, take place in
Babeock' Hall, Rock Island. A vocal and
instrumental concert will be given in con-
nection With it. This arrangement viii, nc
doubt, he satisfactory to the ticket holders
VINO can then attend and select their own
committee to have charge of the drawing. 81
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

.ton.;aa ~ a. Aacus OrFIcE, and be executed
IN ,ha hest manner and at reasonable rates
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

AS AN INSTANCE of how news items travel,
we notice that the news Of the raising of the
steamer Lansing, which we were the first to
publish, on Wednesday, was copied into the
Davenport Democrat, without credit, on
Thursday, and repubhshed in the Rock Is
land & Moline Union, on Friday morning,
and credited to the Davenport Democrat!--
This is only one of dozens of similar eases
but we don't care anything about tit af-
fords US pleasure to aid our contemporaries
to their locals.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

GENEsEo must be place of very loose
morals. Read the following from the Gen
eseo Republic of this week: t-@
"There are some four or FIVE married la
dies in this city who seriously contemplate
leaving the beds and boards of their lords
and masters. Domestic infelicity is the al
legged cause, but in nearly every case the wo-
man has got hankerin' after another fell
Ter, and is anxious to off with the old and on
with the new. This is a deplorable state of
things, but true nevertheless. It is probable
| that these women will bring up, one of these
years, in houses of prostitution"
BY the WAYS it not a little singular that
Hobbs should be possessed of such secrets ?
The fact is very suggestive? Eli?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

SOMETIME ago, the Rock Island Il Moline
Union. in its account of the money order
robber, w. T.. Davis, formerly postmaster at
Van Vert, Ohio, thought It woald be nice
hit to call him a "Johnson man." but it now
turns out that he is and was member OF the
same party of the editor of the Union. See
article of column in length, from the cincin-
natl Commercial, copied into the Chicago
Journal, Of the 18TH Of course the Union
will not correct its false statement ESsse'8%
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-16

one bntakenselves. II. they neglect 70 put
themselves in proper trim, by practice, they
can NOT Of course, expect to plsy with sue
cess, either in their coming game with the
Scots, or their. more important matches, at
the Tournament, for the possession of the
silver belt. There ought to be no complaints
Of lack of numbers at the practice games,
and if all the members turn out who, can,
conveniently, there win be no occasion for
it. $50 sssesS 81 =
The grounds of the Scots, where the game
is to be played, are situated on the site OF
the old fair grounds. They are being put IN
proper condition for the accommodation of
spectators, and we hope to see a goodly
number of our citizens avail themselves OF
the opportunity for witnessing what prom
Uses to be a good game of ball.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-26

The Republican Union party of Ohio in conven'
ton assembled deolure--
FIRST That one Of the great lessons Of the war
is that the American people are nation, and not
merely confederacy of sovereign and independ-
ent States.
Second, That our existence as a nation Is based
on the great principles announced IN the Declara-
tion of lndeper dcnce, and vindcated by the Proo-
lama.ion of Emancipation, the Constitutional
Amendment abolishing slavery, aud the spirit OF
Republican Democracy and justice which under
lies the reconstruction policy OF the 39th and 4Oth
Congress, which we hereby fully endorse, and
which We demand shall be carried into complete
effect by every needful act of additional legisla
ton,
TRsrd That while we always cherish and defend
the American system Of local and municipal pur'
poses, aud a national government for national pur
poses. aud while we are unalterably opposed to
all Rstainpts at Capitalization and consolidation
of power anywhere, we hold that liberty and hui
man rights constitute our great national boon
which local or state organization must not allow
TO be abridged or taken away.
Fourth, That imbued with the spirit of true De
mocracy, and believing that the powers necessary
for the purpose of attaining the ends OF the gov
ernnent ought not 70 be restricted to privileged
class, hut should be vested In the whole people
without unjust or odious distinctions or qualiiea
tons, not equally attainable by all further, be
lieving that these sentiments in strict accord
Ance with the spirit and tendency Of modern civil
1atfon, we place ourselves on the simple and oroa'
platform Of impartial manhood suffrage as embcd
led in the proposed amendment to the State Con
stitution appealing TO and conhding in the ntelli
Rence Justice and patriotism Of the people Of Ohi'
60 approve il at the ballot-box.
FvtA, That the American people owe debt OF
lasting gratitude to the brave soldiers and sailors
Who In the late struggle for our national existence
81 nobly fought for our liberties, aud for the pri
vations suffering and sacrifices which they on
dured and the loyal men OF Ohio hereby pedg
IN them and the widows and orphans Of those VIII
fell In the defeuce of the Nation, our sympathie
and substantial support.
.S.ctk, That We approve and endorse the miitar
administration Of our distinguished fellow either
Major Geueral Phil. II. Sheridan, in Louisiau
and Texas, and pledge him and the military con
manders ia tho several military districts OF q
South the cordial support of the Union men
Ohio in their efforts TO protect tho loyal people
she late rebel States, aud To secure the organic,
ton Of loyal and constitutional governments
said States.
Seventh, That We fully endorse aud approve
che administration Of our present Governor, j. !
Cox, and exteud 70 him our hearty thanks for q
faithful and able manner in which he has dl
charged his official duties and sustained the cred
aud honor of our noble State.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-26
The billiu full, as signed by the presider
il as follows
International Postage,

An important postal treaty has recently
been concluded between the United States
and Great Britain, whereby, on aud after
the first of January, 1868, the postage on
letters not exceeding half an ounce in
weight to and from the United States, shall
be ~ cents, instead of % cents, as now
charged for any other than single letters
half ounce. The same charge shall be mado
for overy additional half ounce. Every in
ternational letter iusufficently paid tr
wholly unpaid, received in the United States
from the United Kingdo shall, in addition
to the deficient postage, be subject to line
of FIVE cents, such.fne to be retained by
the United States Postoilice; and every
letter insutliciently paid or wholly unpaid,
received in the United Kingdom from the
United States, shall, in addition to the de-
Gcient postage, be subjected to fine, the
amount Of which shall be fixed and retained
BY the British Postollice r's<
International newspapers, books, pack.
ages, including printed papers of all Kinds,
maps, plans, prints, engravings, drawings,
photographs, sheets OF music, etc., and pat
terms and samples of merchandise, including
seeds and grain, shall be transmitted by
either office at such charges, not less than
3 pence in the United Kingdom anu &c in
the United States per 40 ounces on books
patterns or samples of merchandise, and un
der such regulations as the dispatchng
office may from time to time lay down; full
prepayment to be required in all cases. The
details of the treaty are very elaborate and
embrace many important changes in exist
ing regulations. 1t was executed in Lon
don on the 18th ultimo by Mr. Kasson, Spe
cial Commissioner on behalf of the UnitsC
States, and the Duke of Montrose, Postmas
Ter General Of Great Britain, and was 6nall,
approved by the President on the 9th inst
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-26
THE CONTENTION.

Union men of Wood County! Remember
the Convention, at Bowling Green, to.mor.
row Saturday at 10 o'clock a. NJ 1t is
incumbent upon all that possibly car, to be
present, and to be there in timo for the
preliminary organization. Selections are
to be made for the most important county
Offices aud il is to the interest of every tax
payer to soc that these Offices are filed with
good aud capable men. Therefore, it is as
obligatory upon you to attend your nomi'
mating Convention. as it is to vote on the
day Of election. II you fail TO atteud, and
the selection there made does not suit you
Afterward, blame no one butyOurself, grum'
BILE at no ono ba' yourself Then, see that
you &c, see that your neighbor goes with
ycu, and lend your influence in placing il
nomination the most capable and efficient
Union men, and you win have the pleasing
consciousness Of having discharged your
duty. Let the best interests of The county
be your guido,
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-07-26
spFFCu ar n. A. CRAY.

On the first page viii DO found the re.
port Of speech delivered at Youngstown,
wednesday, July 10, by Mr.. N. A, GRAY,
formerly editor Of the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, the Democratic daily organ Of
Northern Ohio. The speech will attract
considerable attention, not only from the
exposure OF the rollenness of tho Demo.
cratic party, by ono who sat within the ip
nsrmost rscesses of the temple but for
the startling facts il presents. proving the
disloyAlty % Judge THURMAN, the Demo
cratic nominee for Governors facts which
are related by Mr.. GRAY. not from hearsay
but from his own knowledge, he having
been for some time near Judge THURMAN
and knowing all about him. After read
ing this speech, the voters Of Ohio can ss'
what sort Of loyalty thereis iu party thai
selects such lsader.