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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-12
PETER FRIES.

DECTTFIER AND MANUFACTURER OF
IL Domestic Liquors, Importer and Dealer in
Foseign Wines and Liquors. Front street, oppo-
site Ferry Landing, Rock Island, III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-12
OPINIONS OF raE PRESS.

The name Of Bininger d Co., No. 10 Beaver
street, is guarantee of the exact and literal
truth of whatever they represeDt.-N j. Com
mercidi AdrertiSer.
The importing house of Bininger & Co. No.
10 Beaver street, is conducted upon principles Of
integrity, fairness, and the highest honor-N, y.
Erening Express.
nov2deodweow1y
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THE MONITOR. @e.
.es. Din; saa So
~ aiii -

|'[NHE subscriber is now proprietor of the .Moni-
tor Saloon, opposite the Island City Hotel
and respectfully solieits share of public patron
age. de will keep on hand, ut all times, the best
Wines, Liquors, Ales, Beer, &C., &c., and cigars
of the finest favor. Give me a call.
nOyl 4d3m. =. CHRIS. KTRBER
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-12
The R0ck Island DiStiIIery

THHE UNDERSIGNED ARE NOW RUN
i ming the Eggleston Distillery, 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. @Sssiaai%k
BABC0CK & MAGCIRE
Il s;anf9aw4vy Azzsatsa &s8y .4--7lI11
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ISLAND CITY HOTEL.
JOHN STAFFORD, Proprietor.
Corner jefferson and Illinois Streets,
Rock Island.

THIS HOUSE IS LOCATED OPPOSITE THE
l. Steamboat Landing, and only square
from the railroad depot 1t is the largest hotel
in the city, and its proprietor will spare pains
to please those who favor hun with call.
A good Hall, suitable for first class concerts,
dances, theatrical performances, &c, &c, is con-
nected with this house.
&x- Baggage and passengers conveyed to and
from the house free of charge.
good BARRIERS Shop, and first class Saloon
and Billiard Tables connected with the house.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-12
Ladies', Take Particular NOTICE..
THE REAL VELPEhU FEMALE PILLS.

fIHESE FILLS,
L so celebrated
many years ago In
Paris for the relief
of female irregu
larities, and after
wards 90 notorious
for their criminal
employment in the
practice Of abortion,
,ra nn- NGavaH far
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-12
H "aiE. '- II "
GALE & WRIGHT.

DR0DUCE & COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
L o14 South Water Street, Chicago. Post of
fee Box 642. Orders and Consignments solicited.
may26-d&wtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-12
H. C. CDNNELLY.
WALTER KENNEDY.

zININE AND LIQUOR STORE. CHICAGO
w bottled Ale and Porter. Palace Row, Rock
Island, III.
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DIR. BIGEEOW

is the only Physician as Special
iss now in Chicago that can be en-
TREY relied upon. Go to him,
and not suffer that horrible disease
to remain in your system, disfgur-
ing your face and body, besides
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21
The Convention Bill.

The bill which passed the House Of
Delegates, some time since, to call a
Constitutional Convention in Maryland
was reported on uufavorably by the ma.
jority of tho Committee on the Judicia-
ry in the Senate to which it had been
referred. The majority were Messrs.
Maddox, of ST. Mary's, Stirling of Bait.
(Conseryatiyes) and Trail of Frederick
and iioltono of Howard, (Radicals). Hol.
tou was absent Mr.. Yickers, of Kent,
Chairman of the committee, submitted
a minority report in favor of the bill,
which we suppose will be aaopted-but
whether by two-thirds vote or not we
caunot tell. What is the matter in the
Judiciary committee VIC have not yet
learned. We do not think il argues
any thing against the Convention pro-
jcct, but only against some feature Of
the bill.
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The Collection OF Tolls Going
TO or Returning from Fun
erals.

The following bill in reference to the
collection Of tolls upon any carriages or
other vehicles or horses going to or re-
turning from any funeral, which passed
both branches OF the Legislature Of Ma
ryland, on the 5ih instant, and is there.
fore now law, will no doubt be read
with interest BY our readers:
Section ]. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly Of Maryland, That two sections
be added TO the 30th article Of the Code of
Public General Laws, relating TO crimes and
punishments, as follows:
SEcrros S06. No turnpike. bridge or fer.
ry company, and no proprietors Of any turn
pike or other road, bridge or ferry, shall
hereafter collect any tolls upon any carriage
-or other, vehicles or horses going TO or 70.
turning from any funeral.
SEorios 20J. Every toll eatherer who
shall knowingly collect any tolls contrary to
the provisions OF the preceding section, or
shall knowingly refuse 10 allow any horse
or vehicle going TO or returning from fu.
neral 10 pas without payment Of toll, shall
forfeit and pay for every such oiIense sum
Of not less than fifty dollars and not more
than one hundred dollars, one half TO the in.
former and the other half TO the State and
the company Or other parties owning such
road, bridge or ferry shall be responsible for
the same.
The act takes effect from the date Of its
passage.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21
Foreign News.
The Atlantic telegraph supplies

The Atlantic telegraph supplies but
brief particulars of the Feniau uprising
in Ireland. judging from the ineagre
accounts permitted 10 be made public
BY the Government il is not serious aud
will soon be suppressed. The tisinS is
said not to be general throughout Ire
land, but confined to Kerry aud Cork
Counties. The telegraph wires are,
however, admitted to have been cut in
all directions. There appears to be two
bodies of insurgents. One Of them 10
said TO be about eight hundred strong,
and to have marched toward Killarney
unopposed by the British forces. The
other body pursued by command un-
der Colonel Worsford had taken refuge
in woods Tho pursuing force was
too small to follow them, but waited for
reiniorcements, with the design Of sur
rounding the woods and capturing the
insurgents. II was announced in Par
lament that the authorities in ireland
had assured the Government that the
rising was totally stopped, and the ID
test dispatches say that the insurgents
had dispersed, and the outbreak was
ended. The Emperor Napoleon, in his
speech at the opening Of the French
Legislative Chamber delivered some
oracular sentences gu the condition Of
affairs in almost all quarters of the
world. In the events that have trans
PRED in Europe during the year he sees
"almost the fulfilling Of the great Ma
poleonic idea to unite all the great HON.
ogeueous nations heretofore separated. I"
Events in Germany and Italy have
paved the way to il, but do not disturb
France. The great work undertaken
in Mexico, ITO raise an ancient Empire,
failed through an ''iuauspicious concur
renee of circumstances" With regard
to the Eastern question, tho Emperor
proposes that the great Powers act in
concert to satisfy the Christians, pro-
tect the rights of the Porto, aud pre-
vent complications. The settlement of
tho Roman question has placed the
Pope sin new phase" in which he is
to be sustained BY his own strength and
the ycneration Of the great Powers, who
will Sustain his temporal power against
demagogues." Finally, the Emperor
is assured that the peace Of the world
is not to be disturbed, sud lis sure of
the present and confident ofthc future. &"
American.
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TIE LEGIsLATURE.

On the 18th inst, Mr.. Wampler pre-
scented the petition of ISL citizens Of
Carroll county against any relaxation Of
provisions ofthe Sunday law. Petitions
on both sides Of that question are be.
ing presented. Tbs4 IRE also petitions
tor and against the running ofthe street
cars in Baltimore on Sunday.
On the 18th Mr.. Benton presented
tho petition OF the New Windsor Libra,
ry Company for an amendment of their
Charter.
TIL, Allegany contested election case
was decided in the House on Friday,
by the adoption Of the majority report
by yeas Al, nays ls. This admits VIM.
Devecmon and VIM. A. Dryden Con-
servatives, in place of G. Gilpiu aud
s. NJ. Halter, Radicals, and leaves two
Radicals elected in Allegany.
On Thursday evening last the House
listened to lengthy arguments for and
against the proposed change of the
Charter Of the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad. Mr.. Garrett, President OF
the BALTIC. & o. Railroad Co, speaking
in favor of the change, and Ex. Governor
Pratt as Counsel for the Baltimore 4
Potomac Road, against it. Mr.. Garrett
opposes the allowing of the latter road
to make branch road into Washington,
thus making a second road from Balti.
more to Washington, to compete with
tho Washington Branch road, on which
the State realises large sum from the
capitation tax of one fifth of the fare
on oil passengers.
In thu Senate, on Saturday, the ma.
jcrity of the committee on judicial pro.
ceediugs reported uufavorably on the
House bill TO provide for taking the
sense of the people of the State upon
the propriety Of calling convention to
form u new constitution. A minority
report in favor Of the bill was also made
The reports were made the order of the
day for the 26th instant. The House
was not in session on Saturday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21

Tux GROUND IIoG.-Thc following
story, published in the Baltimore Sun.
Of last year, if true, goes far to estab.
fish the sagacity Of the Ground Hog 10
matters pertaining to the weather =
"DurSg last Summer, Mr.. Peter Wrenn
at the Bolton Saloon, kept pet Ground
Hog at his establishment, which became
quite fayorite with the visitors. The
animal made burrow in an unAoored
room used Us a lumber,room, and hav.
ing previously supplied his nest with
paper, rags aud other articles necessary
for his comfort, he retired to il for his
winters sleep on the 10Th day Of octo-
ber
lie was seen no more for nearly Eve
months, aud many believed that he was
dead or had burrowed his way out and
escaped. But punctually on the sec.
ond day OF February he came forth
from his burrow, to tho delight Of bis
owner who would have regretted the
loss Of his pet The day was clear, aud
after wandering a short time about his
summer haunts, as if wishing to see
that all was right about the familiar
premises, he retired to his nest aud i,
is supposed curled himself up for anoth-
er nap. At the end of six weeks he
made his appearance the second time
aud has since come out every day -
When he fast camc out in February
he refused to cat, but he is now recruI.
ting his lean sides with a relish which
is probably all the kcencr for his long
abstinence, lie does not seem to have
suffered in any way except that he has
Lost about halt his weight, and that he
is in u fair way to recover.
Nor has he forgotten his previous
familiarity with man, but is docilc aud
fearless as before, feeding from the hand
and suffering himself to be caressed By
all who choose TO pet him, aud even
remembers the name Bob" BY which
he was called last Summer. The by.
bernation Of the Ground Hog was well
known, but we believe that Bob is
the first to have settled its duration, the
exact date Of its close, and the truth Of
the additional six weeks sleep. The
weather representations based upon
his movements may DO incorrect, Blu,
the facts given eau DO vouched for BY
many who are personally oognixapt Of
them. "Bob's" reputation rs a natura
list is made.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21
CONGRESS-.

The newspaper correspondents at
Washington have been giving currency
to runners about a supposed effort at
compromise made between the President
and certain conservative members Of
the Republican party, on terms which
II WAS hoped would be agreed to blythe
South. Itis certain that some cethem
did approach the President; but il is
moi likely that he agreed to any thing
inssnsistcnt With his former position
Mr. Stevens new military rceoustruc-
ti6u bill was attempted to be pushed
through the Senate on Friday, but it
met with great resistance--thc Demo
cratic and Conservative members de.
nouncing il in speeches Of great ability.
The Senate remained in session till half
past three the next morning without
effect, On Saturday, near midnight,
Mr.. Sherman offered bill somewhat
different as a substitute. Instead Of
requiring Gen. Grant to appoint the
6se military satrsps il makes il obliga-
tory oa.the PresiJcntto do il. Thrust
be better somehow rs the Stevens bill
Awas too strong for the Radicals Of the
o. ~ Ftha,,, ...SA o'cIsct ~, cunJ,,.
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BALTIMORE MARKETs.

TUESDAY, February 10, 1867.
Howard Street Super and Cut Extra 10
I5a Sill %, do. Extra shipping II 80 a
Sl2 so. do. high grades f5asf4 81. do.
Family i4aSlG; Ohio Super and Cut Extru
10 IJaSll rs, do. Extra shipping none, do
retailing. none, do. Family II 50aSi5 90;
Northwestern Super 75asl0 so. Rye
Flour-new 8 T5aS7 %, Cora Meal---city
Mills 62aSi 20 per Dbl.
GRAIS.--wheaf was in very neagre re-
ceipt to-day we notice tales oil 30 bushels
prime Maryland white at So 20; 100 bushs
common red at So %, aud 900 bushs prime
at So 10. Corn--SO00 bushels good 70
prime white at 93a96 cts 5000 busLs yellow
at 9sa56 cts, bulk at e4a95 cts. oats-65O
bushs sold t57 cts; but the market closed
dull at 55a57 cts.
Provisions. II cts; rib Sides
f2lal2i cts clear rib do. 10 cts; Hams at
l2i cts; 90 tres Western Lard at 72i cts.
SEEDS. we quote prime Clover at Ss.--
Timothy is steady at 2 75as4. Flax is stea-
dy at So rs, per bushsl.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21
A snake In a stove.

We learn that gentleman residing
10 our town some few weeks ago pur-
chased lot OF old condemned sleepcrs
from the Railroad Company, for the
purpose OF using them as Erc-woud.-
They were accordingly conveyed to bis
residence and sawed in suitable lengths
for the stove and we're used as fuel, and
as such gave great satisfaction, until one
evening the good vile placed one Of the
pieces 10 the stove, when very strange
aud remarkable occurrence happened.
Shortly after placing tho wood in the
stove her attention was attracted by a
singular noise in the room, not unlike
the crying Of a child or the moaning OF
a person 10 distress, and upon searching
for the cause Of it aseertained that the
noise proceeded from the stove, and
becoming somewhat alarmed called in
her husband aud acquainted him of the
matter. The gentleman at once adyan-
ced TO the stove and upon opening the
door strange aud fearful sight met
his astonishcd gazc--right in the very
midst of the blaziug flames was large
black snake writhing in agony, and Ut
tering the piteous noise which had ut.
tracted the attention Of the lady. The
snake slowly crawled out Of the stove
and dropped on the floor, yeri,able
''hery serpent and in few seconds
expired. The snake had doubtless en-.
tered hollow cavity in the sleeper in
the Fall, and relapsing into torpid
state, was only aroused when encom,
passed BY the flames. Ifaaoper Spec,
fotor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21
MARRIEn.

On the 9th of January, by the Rev. Hnql
Linn, Mr. RgrBES Il. HMvEs, TO Miss Nj
ny A. RrBY, both Of this county.
On the 9Th Of February, by the same, Mr.
JAMES n. EBAu0H, TO Miss MARY A. BRuM
NELL, both Of this county.
On the same evening, by the same, Mr.
tgRnISSND WoIP, Of Manchester, to Mis-.
EilzARrTH CcLllsoS, Of Baltimore county.
On the It'll inst by Rev. W. S Edwards
JcnS SHaaLuvrER and MAEGlE Ans snonr
On tho 18th inst. in the Lutheran Parson
age, by the Rev, II. c. Holloway, Mr.. JAS
L. puDERow and Miss SARAH HnrLrY, botl
OF this county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21

TIE cHaps From our country ex-
changes We learn that the winter has
been an exceedingly favorable one for
farming interests. There has been
snow enough TO protect the wheat, and
there n every prospect Of abundant
crops Such news is always cheering
a this season Of the year, aud those
Who arc Prone to indulge in gloomy
forebodisgs may find comfort in turning
their attention 70 our agricultural regions
from whence come the great necessaries
of life. There j. an unquestionable
antagonism between good crops and
hard times, and while We have hopes
Of the one we need not fear the other.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21

THE FAIR opened with crowded
house on Tuesday. The snow of Tues.
day night We hope will not effect il in
juriously. 1t Twill be open every evening
this week, ali day on Friday S2nd aud
on Saturday Afternoon. Grand Dinner
aud Supper on the END, and great at
traction all the time.
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NO. sss gQU7rY
In the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
sitting as Court Of Equity.

IN the Otrcuit court Tor carroll county,
sitting as Court Of Equity.
FrBRnARr TERx, 1857.
George Becker, TINS object Of this
Ephraim Becker, suit Ia 70 procure a
and others, tdecrce Cor sale Of
ps. the real estate Whefaof
Becker. late Of Carroll county, Maryland,
died seized, for the purpose OF distributing
the proceeds OF sale among the heirs at law
Of said deceased.
The Bill states, IN substance, that, on or
about the 9Th day ofSeptembcr IN the year
1886, the said Michael Becker departed this
life, seized in fee simple Of certain real es.
tate (about seventy four acres of land, stu.
atcd 10 Carroll county aforesaid which is
particularly described in the bill and ne nc.
campaigning exhibits; and leaving, surviving
him, his widow, named Elizabeth Becker,
aud the following named children, TO whom
the said real estate has descended, as his
heirs at law, to wit; George Becker, Of
Perry county, Peunsylvania, Ephraim Beck.
er, catharinc Brilliant, wife Of Isaac Bril-
hart, Abdol Becker, Jeremiah Becker,
Ernsline Kneller, wife Of David Kneller,
and Edmund Becker, all Of whom arc com.
PNeihoHeel anu vi icaiuc ieACept hAiu beOrgcl
IN Carroll county, Maryland, and the said
Johp Becker, the deirndaht, who resides
out OF the State Of Maryland.
The Bill further states that the said land
is not susceptible OF division among the
parties entitled thereto without loss or injury
10 them; and that il would be to the adyan.
lage Of all interested that the same should
be sold and prays for such sale under dc
crec Of said Court, and for an order Of pub.
lication against said absent defendant.
Il Is ther~npon adjudged and ordered that
the eomplainanis, by causing copy Of this
order To be inserted in some newspaper
published ia Carroll county, once in each OF
four successive weeks, before the 2ist day OF
March 1867, give notice TO the said absent
defendant Of the object and substance Of
this Bill and yarn him to appear IN this
Court, in person. or BY Solicitor, on or be.
fore the 9th day Of June next, to answer
the premises, and show cause, II any he has,
why q decree ought not To pass as prayed.
WM. A. MckELLIP, elk.
True copy,-Ted;
feb2I'it WV. A. McKEiIIP, elk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21

DEATH or AN 0LD DEFgSpER-
MIR. John Hollenbaugh, Jr., one Of the
old defenders in the war of 1924,
died on the morning Of the 10th inst, at
the residence Of his son-iu.law, Mr.. John
Elscroad, in the Fourth Election dis
trict in this county, aged 80 years.
Mr.. Hollenbaugh. was an unassuming
man, of strict integrity and honesty; he
leaves large circle Of friends vino will
sincerely regret his death.
N VIZ IT
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21

RALLY, JOHNSON MEN, RALLY =
There win be Meeting Of the johnson
Club Of the 4th Election District, the
last Saturday night Of this mouth. An
persons in favor of the constitutions as
IL is and opposed 10 redusing the old
commonwealth of Maryland TO terri
tory, thereby giving to the negro the
right to vote side by side with the gal
liant sons of your native State, arc ur.
gently requested to attend. Come one,
come all, TO the rescue, aud lift your
voices aud set Jour faces against SO dia-
bolical a scheme. Let there be an ont.
pouring Of the conservative party on
that evening. by order Of tho Prcs't.
Feb2i j. BUSH, Hec'y.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21
RENE m 8 Err

"Tell me, ye winged winds, IA
That round my pathway roar"
Is there n place on earth (
That beats the New Shoe Storc7
Tell me, ye ladies fair, o
Who so benignly smile,
Do you wish goods, cheap and rare,
OF rery atfractire style nG
There are Boots, both coarse and On
And Shoes of the latest style;
honee you purchase ION that line"
You J deal there all the phiie.
Now, Busby is traiA fui man,
He sells no tiimsy trash;
He u please you well, I kaop ne cas
His plan OF selling is cash.
JOHN II. BUSBY,
Opposite New Catholic Churs
feb2l'3t Main Street Westmil
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Revolving scene at an Execu.
- tl0n.

The st. Vincent Witness reports the
recent execution Of woman named
Mary James, for murder. When the
chaplain who attended the wretehed
woman to the scatfold had hidden her
farewell he drew back. She also quick
ly drew back, but the movement could
scarcely have been perceived, for the
order was given, the drop fell and the
culprit was seen standing unharmcd on
the platform. Her eyes, from tho be.
ginning, were very imperfectly ban.
daged. Looking down she drew back
further from tht trap, and her arms be.
ing free, she removed the pioee OF mus.
lin with which her eyes were covered
From this time she appeared to dread
the trap, having seen the danger, aud
she could not b, induced to 20 forward
The provost marshal then summone
the turnkeys, who, with the hangnan,
were constrained to use force to get her
on the trap door. The instinct of self.
preservation seemed to nerve her with
strength, aud scuflle ensueI on the
platform Of the.gallows for ten mio utcs,
when she was ultimately trippcd up and
fell heavily on one OF the large side
beams of the gallows, aud rolled on tho
scahold, whore she lay motionIcss. She
was then pushed over on the trap door
which was pulled and she fell through
head foremost. She never made I,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21

A man in Cleveland, Ohio, recently
made his oSu eofin, dressed himselfior
the grave, aud then committed suicide
By taking psussic acid.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21

An itestbusiadalges his delinquent
subzcribers "Ws don't want money
despentsly bad but our creditors do,
ard they 10 doubt owe you. If you
~ =, veil pay thsm, and they'll pay
yes.S
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-21

~ The Gusboat Swotara has arrived
At Washington City with John II Sur
raft on board.
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TO Let or Lease.

The subscriber viii rent OF lease ii
dencc, situated in Carroll comfy Nd. I
county road leading from wcstninst
warhcldsbarg about nils from We
ster, and near the weztcrn Md. rail
consisting Of q large and conifurta- =.
bleDWELLiNG, With q large Par
lor, large Kitchen, Dining Room J.
and Bed Room on the frat floor,
six rooms on the second floor, with
dairy and fountain Of running water
Kitchen door, and one also IN tie naz5|
o large Bank Barn and Other buiikis1
new, a good large Garden and grosn1
truck patch. JACOB MfERLl
feb2i.Sts near WESTWARD
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Tbs farmers in tho vicinity Of Nor
folk have commenced blowing.