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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-18
Ladies' Desiring q SIllOOl
Clear and

This delightful Toilet Article has no equal for pre-
serving and identifying the complexion and skin.
Sold By druggists everywhere, Depot = Fulton g.,
New York. ioi1-dkwly
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-08-06
Mining Entries.
REeIsrER's OFFICE, CARSON CRY, NEv.
August 2. 1851. {

August y, kOOts
EDITOR GOLD HILL NEws-Sir: In cir
cular No. II. Supplement to Circular Of jan
uary 18th, 1867, in relation to mining claims,
the Hon. Commissioner Of the General Land
Office says:
"Sd. Should q party appear as an adverse
claimant as contemplated by the sixth Sec
ton of the Act, you will require such person
to show, by proof, the claim or interest he
may have in the mine; and should the same
be satisfactory to you (Register and Receiver)
all further proceedings will be stayed until a
final settlement and adjudication shall be
had in the Courts. But in case the adverse
claimant, after proceedings have been stayed,
shall fail to institute action in the Courts,
either pending or at their next ensuing ses.
sion, with a view to the final adjustment Of
the claims, you will proceed with the case as
il no objections had been filed"
As this is a matter Of interest to the pub
lie, you will oblige me by publishing the
same.
WARREN T. LocxHARr, Register.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-08-06

Dnney Gold aud silver Mining Co.,
Lyon County. Nevada-Notice Is hereby given,
that at u meeting o. the Board Of Trustees Of
said Company held on the lsthday of June, 1867,
an assessment Of three (S9 dollars per share was
levied, payablelmmedlately In United States gold
and silver coin, to the Secretary, GOT Washing.
ton street, San Francisco. Any stock upon which
said assessment shall remain unpaid on tho 22d
day Of JULY, 1867, shall b. deemed delinquent,
and will be Only advertised for sale at public auc-
ton, and unless yme shall be- made before,
will be sold on the TENTH DAY Of August
1867, to pay the delinquent assessment, to.
gether with costs OF advertising and expenses
Of sale.
BY order of the Board OF Trustees.
A. NOEL, Secretary.
Ohic- i07. Washington street. San Francisco.
n. B-No stock will be transferred until the
Assessment be paid. Je2l I'd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-08-06
FOUND.

A SMALL BLAcK.MoRocoo ALBUM,
n containing several Photographx. and three
different notes OF hand. amounting to $500, pay.
able 10 L.AMaxey and L. Maxasld. Also, q
Union badge, with frsmed Flag. The owner can
have the property By proving Il, and paying for
this Advertisement. Apply at the Nrwsofice.
Gold Hill. July II, 1867. jyll.h
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-08-06
SPECIAL MINING NOTICES.
NeaxIe & ooreoran silver MinipE

Ncazle & Corcoran silver Mining
Company.-Location Of works storey County,
Nevada.-The Annual Meeting of Stockholders
for the above-named Company. will be held at
the Office Of the Company's Room, No. II, 33S
Montgomery street. on MONDAY, August 10Th.
1867, at u o'clock ?. NJ, for the purpose Of elect.
ing officers for the ensuing year, &c.
A. P. GREENE, sec'y.
San Francisco, July 10. 1867. jy26-td
ImporiRI md Grant Consolidated
Gold and Silver Mining Company. Location Of
Works: Wilson Mining District, State Of Ne.
vada-Notice is hereby given that at a meeting
ofthe Trustees Of said Company, held on tho 10th
day Of July. 1867. Assessment No. 9, Of 81 per
share, levied Nav Is, 1857. was rescinded and an
Assessment of % per share duly levied upon
each and every share Of the capl' al stock Of said
Company, payable Immediately to the President,
in Gold Hill, or to the Superintendent at tho
Mine.
BY order Of the Board OF Trustees.
T. J. MCCLELLAN. Sec'y.
Gold Hill, New, July 10. 1857. iy1o.lm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
Arrangements to fill Orders for Certificate q
of the Art Association, during
the last Week. A Card
from Mr. Crosby.

EDITOR Argos, Ny Dear Str,:--You will
oblige me, and relieve Us of food OF corrss-
popdsnee, by aifording me space TO state -
that having closed our agencies abroad, and
arranged to control the remaining certificates
at this Office. we will FIJI orders for them up
to Saturday night, the 10Th instant.
The orders Dust reach Us before 10 O'Clock
Pm, SO that they shall be mailed before mid
night. sa@ So"
Orders to purchase certificates may be sent
to the leading banks and mercantile houses
of the city to the members of the commit
tee; or to the express companies.
Should any reEittanoss reach US too lste
they will be returned in Registered. letters
The delivery of engravings will coutinua,
unin terrupted by the drawing. ua-:! every
orde shall have been filled.
The drawing win begin at - o'clack in
the afternoon Of Monday. the 2lss inst.
With grateful acknowledgements of you,
generous assistance in the enterprise, %,
my dear sir,
Very Sincerity Yours.
q. Fl. CRosy
% Opera House,
CHICAGO, Janal2, 1857.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
THE ROCK ISLAND SHIP CANAL.

The following is an extract from Governor
Oglesby's message in relation 10 the Rock Is
land ship canal: 81
Intimately connected with the Improvement
of the Illinois river and the Illinois and Mich
igan canal, is the project of tho construction.
by the general govsrnmsnt o. this state. of o
canal from the termination, or near it, Of the
Illinois and Michigan canal, to the Mississippi
river, at or near Rock Island, with naviga-
bic feeder al Rock leland, with nasigabie
feeder. tapping the Rock river, at or near
Dixon, in Lee county, together not lar from
one hundred miles In length and also the
improvement of Rock river, in this state
Perhaps no public work could be constructed
| in the state which would be productive of
more genarsl and immediate benefits than
these proposed improvements. A very large
proportion of the state would be directly ben
Gifted and an immense trade would float over
them from adjoining states. Any arguments
in favor of the improvement Of the Illinois
river and the Illinois and Michigan canal
bsar alike favorably upon these proposed i'm
prosements. They are deservingly attract
ing. and are supported By sound and grow
ing public opinion in an extensive proportion
of the state. 1t impossible to resist the
Fsolid reasoning brought to their support; and
he who takes liberal view of the increasing
demands Of agriculture, and the common wei
fare of our people, looking to the approaching
and promising future of our state, must al
NIT that the claims of the friends of these
Improvements are Just, liberal, and wise.-
We must not, gentlemen, yield to any ham
pered policy in providing for the present and
future interests of tn young, powerful, and
favored state, full of the resources of wealth
and happinesf Millions yer are to pour into
and OCCUPY it's rich domains. the gift of God,
| and the abode of man. Should the national
government decline to make those improve
| ments, or TO aid US ia doing SO, three ways
are open to US ta accomplish the work. Ell
Their by oharsering private companies under
stringent limitations aud reservations, as to
the use and control of them after completion.
but always to be held by suoh corporations in
the light of profit from the revenues. and thus
| always subjecting our surplus produce to bur
densoma tolls. Or By loan of the state, to
secure the means to build them, which, under
our constitution. must be submitted to vote
| of the people before it can be created. Or
| By direct tax upon the people OF the state,
which the general assembly may By Law levy,
to be collected and appropriated for ell or Ell
| Their of the Improvements. Considering the
magnitude of the several objects com bin ed or
| the large amount required for either, and that
| the whole people would be called upon to bear
and pay such tax, these measures ought TO be
su mitted to the ordeal of public discussion.
examination, aed reflection, before such alaw
| shall be made.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
nI Lila

J.
Alexander Steel, of the City of Rock Island in
said County being first duly sworn, upon his oath
says he was one of the Alderman of said City, in
the month of january A. d. 1851; that, during the
session of the Legislature of said State in said year,
various parties anxious and DESTROYS to procure
from said Legislature Charter for Ferry across
the Mississippi River at said City that some of
the members Of the City Council of said City were
DESTROYS to procure q Charter for and in favor of
said City, authorizing and empowering it to run a
ferry across the Mississippi River between said City
and the City of Davenport in Iowa; that, during
said session of the Legislature, John W.-Spencer,
Thomas J. Robinson and James Grant also desired
and sought, thereupon, to procure extension, in
their favor of the charter granted to John Wilson,
by Legislature in Feb. 1857, until the year A. d.
1851 that, during said month of January, A. D.
1857, asFhis afiant reeoliect, and
while said Legislature was in session, at meeting
Of the members of said City Council in said City of
Rock Island, and at which meeting majority of
the City Council were present, near this afiant
can now recollect, including the Mayor, the said
Thomas J. Robinson, pretending and claiming to
represent the said John w. Spencer, Thomas j.
Robinson and James Grant, appeared before said
meeting and proposed and promised that if the City
Council of said City of Rock Island would not OPP
pose resist the application of the said Spencer,
Robinson & Grant to said Legislature, for an ex-
tension of the said privilege to them as aforesaid
then and in that case the said Spencer, Robinson &
Grant, if successful in their said application, would
pay, annually, TO said City Of Rock Island, during
the time OF SatQ extension, the sum OF rive Hundred
Dollars, and would also pay, annually, during the
like period. to the School Fund of said City, the
Of Five Hundred Dollars.
Affian further says that, the best of his reco-
lection. the said Robinson also promised and agreed
that, in case of such extension as aforesaid, then
and in that case the said Spencer, Robinson Grant
would enter into bonds to said City of Rock island
for the annual payment of said sum of FIVE hundred
dollars said City aforesaid; and that, in con-
sideraton of said promises and agreements, the
said City Council did not further oppose the pro-
curing of the extention of said franchise in favor
said Spencer, Robinson &Grant; and that at the
special instance and request of said Robinson, no
provision for the payment of said annual sum oi
Five Hundred Dollars 10 said City of Rock island
inserted in the bill passed by said Legislature
in the year A D. 1857, extending said franchise il
favor of said Spencer Robinson d Grant the said
Robinson stating said meeting that he feared the
insertion of such clause would jeopardize the pas
sage of the BILL
(Signed) ALEXANDER STEEL,
Sworn to and subscribed3
before this 18th day of
July \. D. 1854.
Signed ALEX. T. SwASDEE J. p
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14

The wonderful hexibilty and great comfort and
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Skirt will be experienced particularly in all
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IN use TO occupy a small place IL easily and con-
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skirt.
A lady having enjoy cd the pleasure, comfor 1
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iiptlc ateel spring Skirt for single day, W
never afterwards willingly dispense with the
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they superior to all others -ss,. . r,.s .
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wearing out when dragging down stoops, stairs,
&c. s=
The Duplex Elliptic is great iavorite with all
ladies', and is universally recommen ded by the
Fashion Magazine az the standard skirt of the
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
WILL TaEpsoPLE PERMIT ,

We understand that T. J. Robinson is now
in Springfield, indeavoring to procure anoth
or ton years extension of his ferry charter,
from 1871 to 1881. This ought not to b,
permitted, -s. a.
1st Because another legislature is to b,
elected before the present charter expires. -
And
I'd Because the ferry company has repud
lated its own agreement with the city, BY
which the extension was procured, in 1857
Read the following afRdavits 4
Affidavit of Alexander Steel. 9
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
WE inform the Ladies generally, that the
Little Fancy Stors,
on Washington street, near the Ferry Landing,
Hhe
CHEAPEST STORE
CHEAPEST STORE

to buy goods tor an ordinary living profit, and the
ladies of this city know IT. II is NO humbug.
We offer rich setts of Minks' Furs, very low
Fur Gloves tor ladies and gents; lndiantan buck
and various other gloves for ladies md gents
Ladies' Gloves OF every description; best Aexan-
der Kid Gloves for LADIES' misses, and gents
gloves IN all colors and sizes; white Alexander
Kid Gloves; the richest assortment OF 7Embroid-
cry real Applegate Cfure and Nalencine, Laces,
Collars and Handkerchief; imitation of Clune
Vaisncine iaccs; Ciune and Cambric Laces, in
black Velvet Ribbon, IN al colors;sa rich as
sortment of Bonnet Ribbon; Dress Silks, in differ
ent cnlors; Dress Trimming and Buttons; fine
assortment If BeItings Buckles; Lace Wells and
Netting Silk and Linen Handk ercbiefs Cor ladies
and gents; Zephyr wersted in all lcolors, ladies
and children7s Hose; and a sres' -s-.",t-'-.s IA,
wooicn MOODS and Scarts; aspieBdid lot OF real
rubber Jewelry, such as Bracelets, Breastpins,
Earrings, trimmed with pure gold, warranted, and
hundreds of different articles, too numerous TO
mention. r '.+ decl0dl I'm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14

The above afidavits are certified to by the
city clerk, as being on file in his Office,
The council, at the time this contract was
made, consisted Of William Bailey, mayor,
and Aldermen Alexander Steel. John L..
Bean, B. LoewsnthaI, B j. Cobb, Jeremiah
s. Smith, and William Bell.
Messrs Bailey and Cobb are now deceas-
ed.
Mr. Loswenthal has written letter en-
dorsing the statements Of MIR. Steel, and the
other living aldermen, who were present at
the meeting, will do the same thing.
Now to She point Messrs. Spencer, Rob
inson & Co. have never paid one cent OF the
$500, year promised to the city, and with
out which promise they could not have OBJ.
tanned tine extension of the charter. They
because 1t ,ras so provided an their charter
and they could not aroid it,-but they utterly
refused to fulfill the agreement which Judg &c
Bailey, Mr. Steel and others swear they
made. a.s .-... g.. #sa
With this state of facts before tho people,
as 10 tbo Da0 laiba VI tne Kerry ooupahys VIZ
ask the people Of Rock Island if they will
consent to q renewal of that monopoly fol
another ten years? -
The people should prevent the extension
OF the charter of the old fairy monopoly, ant
procure charter for themselves in the nam.
of the city of Rock Island, which with powe
to lease, would bring an annual rent of from
$1,000, to $1,000. @@as
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
By TELEGRAPH
'R.porsss for a. Dolly Argus.

NEW YoBk, Jan. 1.-THE N. y. Heralds Wash
ton special says: "a Z 81
The government has received inforInatIo9 from
Vera Cruz that several transports have alreaiy ar
rived and the French troops have commenced en-
barking. There are "a large transports, which will
be sufficient to all the troops. 1t Is expected
that all will have embarked by the first OF March.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Jan'y 14.--The Wass1n cal
factory burned this forenoon. Loss $4,000;
Injured for $4,000.
New YORK, fJan'y 1.-THE steamer Manhattan
brings European dates of the I'd and Sd inst. ! /
CINCINNATI, Jan'y IA portion OF "order
Mitchell Co.'S reaper and mower manufactory, neal
Springfield, Ohio was destroyed by fire saturday
night. Loss about $40, 900; insured for $1,000.
CHIC AGO, Jan, -14.-Edmsnd Dick, pre- 'ident q
the first national bank of Chicago died suddenly th
forenoon.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
CHRONIC DISEASES,

CHRONIC DISEASES,
Which embraces the best and most approved me
thods in this and other countries tor the cure OF
all Chronic Diseases. They treat Gee ssfuiv 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 Consum ption in it's early ages
Paralysis, Epilepsy, Salt kheum, Headaches, all
Heart Diseases, Diseases of Children, and
" heh arc errTyins thousands to their graves an
They treat successfully, 4 new method, all
diseases OF the Eye and Ear. They have had
more extensive practice, ana better success In the
treatment o; 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 tsIl to cure
Rheumatism.
In all stages; matter of how long standing
A ST III W A
go it never returns. They have 4 Sure Cure tor
the distressing disease,
HEMORRHOIDS, or PILES.
They cure all Diseases OF the Throat and Lungs.
CANCERS.-They We had an extensive prac-
tice and wonderful success IN the treatment OF
Cancers, which they cure without eating them out
or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
and Sweilings or a red spot, lose no time In have
ing il attended TO, timely treatment may save
them from the horrors, suffering and death OF an
CATARRE CURED.
They are treating Catarrh on a new system which
sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from five to seven thousand a year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equaIlsd only by q few.
va Rem mber they DO not promise to cure all
stages of disease. While all diseases are durable,
if taken in season, ell stages not. Your case
may be durable this week, not next-to-day, not
tomorrow hence the danger of delay.
No Case will be Received, when there are
any Doubts OF Cure or Relief.
Our terms CASH hence the money must
be sent with all orders for med icines. 1t costs
from We to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with ua which includes medicines.
" The 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 DIR. KNAPP & SON, Drawer 1891, Chicago
Va Any of the above diseases can be trerted
successfully by the patients describing their case
in a letter, when they cannot see US
DR.. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island reg
ularly the past six years, can be consulted at the
Island City Hotel, as follows
MONDAY, JANUARY 2isT, 1867.
MONDAY. MARCH 18TH, 1867.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
Judge Bailey's Affidavit.

STATE or ILLINOIS, City
AND COUNTY OF Rock YsS.
ISLAND.
William Bailey, of said city, being duly sworn, up
on his oath says: That he was Mayor of said city
of Rock Island, in the month of January A. d. 1857
and that he present at the meeting of the mem
bers of the City Council Of said city, referred to il
the aforegong affidavit Of Alexander Steel; that he
has read said affidavit and in the statements
of facts therein.
(Signedl ---.--lrA- BAILEY,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
Notice.

~ GEORGE W. D. HARRIS, WILL CON
VI tiuue the Commission and Forwarding bust
ness, and Keep on hand all kinds of Agricultural
Implements, usual st the old stand.
Rock Island, Ill, Jan. l4lh, 1867 DIFF.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
RXELSTNTRODUCED.

Senator Webster has introduced bills az
follows: ess GEe
A bill for an act to fix the time of holding
the terms of the circuit court in Henry coun-
ty.
A bill FOR an act to amend an act entitled
'An act to amend the Rock Island School
District" approved Feb'y 18th, 1857, and the
several acts amendatory thereto.
A bill for an act to moor porass the Moline
& Rock Island Horse Railroad company.
A bill for an act to amend the set ineorpor-
porsting the Rock Island & Peoria Railroad
Company. ss 5-aa .sa4n-sa
A bill for sn act to incorporate the Rock
Island WOODEN Manufacturing Company
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
Dissolution.

THE FIRM OF J. L. LANGLEY d CO,
i is this day dissolved by transferring our right
and interest to George W ID. Harris who ia au-
thorlzed to settle up the business of the old
Germ. All persons having claims az ainst said on
ceru must present them TO the said Geo. W. D.
Harris for settlement. .eseaa--.s rsE-#
Signed, JOHN II. LANGLEY,
.-..# . .. ). Nj. HARRIS.
Rack Island, ILL.,, Jan. 18th, 1867.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14

= Mention lie made OF photograph of Mr.
Lincoln reading the Bible 10 his little boy
"Tad, who stands between his knees The
bible" is q large photographic album, which
the operator placed in Mr.. Lincoln's hands
which has been converted into better book
by those who are so persistent in nisrepre-
senting the martyr President.-l Washington
Correspondent. 81 r1 ~ r. ry &C
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
Glassware.
China Sets,
PORCELAIN VASES, FANCY WARE,

&C., - &C., &c. -
e9T9IEEE& Et6Sz4fsEfbEF
Also, CARBON CLIFF Ensmelad Rocking
ham, Colsred Cane. and Stone Ware, at Manufsc-
turers' prices.
The Public invited to call and examIn
our stock. We offer ....... --
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14

THE Washington correspondent OF the N.
Y. Commercial, referringe TO the question of
impeachment in congress-. says: about two
thirds of the republican representatives are
opposed to any rash action looking to impesch.
ment of President johnson, SO that the suss.
tion may be considered as referred to the for
tissh congress, which will give Gen. Butler
an opportunity to 'enginesr' it, as he stand
pledged to il"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14

A full assortment OF
- fI<. ~
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14
OF DAYS 9drertise,aents.
LIST OF LETTERS

UNCLAIMED IN THE POST
II Once at Rock Island, State of Illinois, the
l4th day of January, 1857
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14

ILLINOIS STREET, bet. a.ninz,on:-.nd JET.
ferson.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-14

q Opera House,
CHICAGO, Janal2, 1867.