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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-11-26

Rock IsLANp, November %.
FLoUR-Sprine Double Extra, in bbls. %, ~ u
wholesale, and $1,000 at retail. Sacks, s., 90 q
Wholesale, and So, go at retail. Loose, sou al
Wholesale, and $9,40 II retail
WHEAr-No. /, $l,64al, 65. No. 2, l,5oal,e5.
No 3 40.
CoRN-New 60a62, Ola 75c
0Ars-42a45c for IS lbs.
RYE-l, 00sl 10.
BARLEY-No. 1, l,15. No. 2, Los
BEANs-2,00
SAILS, 60a3,75 per barrel
Observation-Disclosures barrels included, IS;
retail zoo.
HIGHwINEs-$2,2O.
ONIONS so per bush.
PorAToEs-95a1,0 90
EGGs-20c dos.
BurrER-Very choice lots, for retailing, will
bring to 35c.
POULrRY-Live chickens, ~, 40a2,60 per dol.
HoGs-For live hogs ha5c. Dressed ota61.
CATrLE-Live weight, common, 80.
Prime shipping 4,6Oa5, so per hundred pounds.
HrDEs-Greep Country, &c; green cured, &c
green calf, 121al5c; dry flint, l2al5c; dry salt
ed. 124c.
HAY Prairie, $lOa12 per ton Timothy LOO
s$l3,00.
WooD--Oak S., 90 to 100 a cord.
CoAL-At the Coal Valley Yard, on the Levee,
GOAL is sold at IA cents, the cost of delivering 70
bel added.
From teams, in Market Square, at l6al7 cents.
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from which we learn that ten thousand men
are now employed at the eastern end OF the
Central Pacific R. R. now rapidly building
east to meet the Union Pacific II. Il. at
Salt Lake City. Geo. Francis Train is oc-
casionally "spouting" in public to extensive
outdoor audiences. Only few assaults
and robberies each evening. The adver-
tis,ng columns are full. The projectors of
the "Cahfornia Hail." announce that "when
having cotillon parties the admission to the
hall shall be fifty cents, price for each dance
shall be one dollar, and rhen dancing, gen.
tleman viii be required to remove their hats
or caps" Nice place, that Cheyenne.
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tives and friends

Police CAsEs.--THE MYSTERY OF TIL f
CoAT ExPLAINED.--Last evening, (Monday)
between and o'clock, Policeman Woods
saw two men on Orleans street, near Ohio,
who seemed to be strangers, strolling along
with no apparent business, and he casually
enquired which way they were going. They
were somewhat intoxicated, but said they
wanted to find the Farmers Hotel kept by
Mr.. Bellows. Mr.. Woods walked part way
with them and showed them where to 60.
They walked on but did not go as directed.
| This caused him to follow them, and, after
| walking about for sometime he arrested
| them, between 8 and 10 o'clock, snear Elk
| change street. One of them yielding readily,
but the other lwho proved afterwards to be
the Lynch who lost the coat did not yield
until the fear of revolver brought him to
| his senses DIR. Woods took them both tc
| jail and searched them. Their names are
| Francis Lynch, and Charles McManus
Lynch is stopping at Bellows Hotel, and
McManus at the Iowa House, in Daven
port. They both claimed to be peddlers.
This morning they were brought before
Magistrate Connolly, when Lynch claimed
the brown coat and proved property. HI
was fined S., and McManus So, and costs
which they paid and were discharged, OF
conditions that they would Immediately
leave town.
The Union, this morning, stated that wheI
Lynch left Nold's saloon Saturday evening
he was in charge of a policeman. This is
mistake. No policeman was present, no
has he been in charge of any policeman, il
:, this town, until taken up by Policeman
l. "-ods, last night. Lynch had probably ia
is ken Oh lis coat to fight somebody and throw
e II on the So. barrels, but being very drunk
failed to find it gain
Il About 10 O'CLOCK last night. Policema
Mitsch found John Flal ~ ;r.ox;oo,o5 n
!. Illinois street, adjoining On, IN sonare M,
, Mitsch helped him up and adv,ed him +
60 home, He not only refused t. 90. In
n drew a revolver and threatened to no,
e Mitsch. John Morgan happened along, a.
Q both urged Flanagan to go home, but he w
r not in condition to listen to advice or har
" knew what he was doing. The result w
i that Policemen Mitsch, Schneider and Ba
v thalow took him to JAIL and in doing
= Flanagan again got out his revolver, whit
. was taken from him by Bartalow, who inju
y ed his left hand somewhat in getting posse
sion of the weapon. This morning Mag
II trate Connolly fined Flanagan $40 al
r, costs.
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H0W MANY THOUSAND OF PERSONS
IL do we daily behold, both male and female,
who suffering out miserable existence from
the effects of secret indulgence, or from virus
absorbed into their system from venerial dis
ease. Look at their paid, emaciated and dishg-
ured faces, and their broken down constitutions,
depicting disease and its horrible consequences;
disqualifying them from marriage, or the enjoy
ment of life. 1t is, therefore, important for
those sufferers to know that, by calling upon DR..
J. HATES, they can be effectually cured. He
is q physician who has made "private disease
his especial study for thirty-two years, and who
has cured upward of thirty thousand cases in
Cincinnati alone within the last twenty years.
He is therefore competent to cure every form of
disease, both recent and chronic, in the shortest
possible ii lie, without mercury or other poison
Gus medicines. Be careful that you find DR..
HATES, at his old established office, 1873 Syca-
more street, Cincinnati, Ohio, first house below
fifth street, west side. DR.. KATES attends TO
his patients personally, and may be found in his
Office from o'clock A. M, till o'clock p. N.
Sundays from A. NJ. till IL A. N. All conf
Dental. Oct.23dawly.
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DELIcIoUs.-f you want rich and most
delicious dish of oysters, either stew, fry,
roast, or any other style, go to Mrs. Johnson's
where you can enjoy it to your hearts
content; where you will find agreeable wait
ing, quiet rooms, reasonable bills and most
delicious cooking. Try it once, and you'll
thank US for the information.
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EASTERN MARKETs.-People in the upper
end of this county, by taking the DAILY
ARGUS, can get the Chicago, New York and
St. Louis markets IL hours In advance OF
any other paper. To men who are dealing
in produce this is quite important, as, some,
times, rise or fall on grain or meat, if they
knew it, would save them dozen times the
cost of the paper.
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WEArHER.-As good weather judges pre-
dicted, our warm rains, so urgently required,
were the advent of long deferred winter
The atmosphere is steadily growing colder,
storm, or general freezing up.
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PoRy PACKING.-Shaw & Brother have
commenced pork packing. Their ware
house, on Water street, between Elk and
Buffalo, is 20 by $50 feet and size, and three
stories in height. 1t will thus be seen that
they have facilities for carrying on an ex.
tensive business.
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CATHOLIC FEsTIvAL.-We hope our read
ers will not forget the festival at Rodman
Hall, this evening, to raise funds to
pay off the balance due for building the
new catholic church. Every preparation
will be made for pleasant entertainment.
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For SALE.-The fine residence of Mrs.
Barrett, in the First Ward, is offered for
sale 1t is charming place and ought to
find ready purchaser. See advertisement.
Enquire of Osborn l. Curtis.
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We hope to see crowded house tonight
at the lecture, on account of both tie Libra
~ Association and the distinguished lee
turer. nov26dlt
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES appropriate to
the day will be held on Thursday next, in
the First Presbyterian, the Methodist Epis.
copal and the Episcopal churches at the
usual hour for Sunday morning services.
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HOME AGA1N-Mr. VIM. Bell arrived
home this morning, (the 26th) from Colo.
RADIO, in good health and spirits. He reports
the prospects for mining as very good The
improved processes for securing the preciOu.
metals have added greatly to the value OF
the mining region.
Mr.. Bell saw Charlie Plat, at Cheyenne,
in fine spirits.
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Chicago Market.

Photographed to the ARGUs.
CHICAGO, Nov. %.
Fiour-duli.
Wheat-No 2 1,773 No, l,6lal64;
No $50.
Corn-old 92a923, new S2as2!
0ats-59!a60.
Rye-N 2 1872
Barley-No l,42a1.43
Mess Pork-19, 90 old, 9,25al9,50 new.
Lard-ll4a12.
Dressed Hogs-6, 00as,00
Hogs-range 5,25a5,90
Cattle range 6,e0a6 90,
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BOARDING HoUsE.-Any one wishing q
good boarding place near the business part
of the city will findssuch place with Mrs.
Pierce, on Buffalo street, opposite the resi-
dence of Myio Lee. See notice in local col
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Posi- OFFICE NoTICE.-The Post 0 flee will
be opened at 7:30 o'clock A. NJ, on Thanks
giving day, and close at 10 O'Clock 4. NJ;
opening again at s o'clock P. NJ. and closing
al T:30 P.
Office hours hereafter, and until further
notice; Open at 7:3O A. NJ; close at 7:3C
P. NJ, commencing from and after the 28tf
inst. M. B. OSBORN, P. NJ.
Rock Island, Nov. 26, 1867.
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DIED IN THE WooL.-Said one radical to
another the other day:
you've heard of the fellow who died at
his post, have you not?''
~ es," answered his friend.
And you've heard of the other one who
died in the harness?n
80, yes!' answered the radical. "And we
republicans have died in the WOOL
His friend saw the point AND looked sad.
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Hoes FOR CHICAGo.-This eve ming 1.-THE
26th) Mr.. l.. Warner will ship % nice hogs,
bought of Samue! Bowles, Esq, averaging
800 pounds each--a very fine lot.
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Forty Cents line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head
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TONIGHT will be the only chance of hear
ing the distinguished author of "Bitter
Sweet" in Rock Island. Go early.
Nov26dlt.
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Railroad Trains.
LEAvK-Chicago, Rock Island 4 Pacific, going
East. at 8. 80 A. NJ. and 500 p. M.
Going West-at SIS A. NJ. and 6.35 P. M.
Western Union, and Sterling & Rock Island,
at g. 80 A. M. and $50 P. NJ.
Coal Valley, about 90 A. M. and LEO P. M.
ARRrvE-Chicago, Rock Island Pacific, from
the East, at 500 A. M. and 8. 80 P. M.
From the West, at s.15 A. NJ. and 7.45 P. M.
Western Union, and Sterling 4 Rock Island,
at 915 A. M. aud 1856 P. NJ.
Coal Valley, about Ii A NJ. and P. M.
~ Trains run by Chicago time, waich is
about Is minutes faster than Rock Island time.
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expressions.


HE claim of Mrs. Jack, of this city, of
widows dover in about 70 acres of land
in the city Of Chicago has been compromis-
ed by the payment of such a sum of money
as is satisfactory to Mrs. Jack, by nearly all
the occupants or owners. Our readers will
remember that, soon after the death of Mr..
Jack, last summer, we published the facts
in the case, which are, briefly, as follows -
Many years ago Mr. Jack sold this 10 acres
of land, but Mrs Jack declined to sign a
deed waving her right of dover. The pur-
chasers concluded to take the land, subject
to that right. They had rather risk the
chance that Mr.. Jack might outlive his wife
than to lose the trade. Mr.. Jack went to
Texas, was gone many years, returned a
year or two ago, and died last summer. The
case was then placed in the hands Of Messrs.
Osborn i Curtis, of this city, the best real
estate lawyers in this vicinity, and as good
as any in Illinois. After considerable Skin
mishing among the lawyers, on each side,
the matter was arranged by Mr.. Osborn, last
week, in Chicago, and Mrs. Jack has received
such a sum of money as satisfies her for heI
| claim, from nearly all the occupants. We
are no. at liberty to give the amount, but il
| is enough to satisfy the wants of any reasona
BILE family for many years. Mrs. Jack was
very wealthy previous to this settlement
but this has added largely to her fortune
We hope this kind and liberalhearted
lady may live many years. to enjoy her for
| tune and make happy, ill the future, as she
always has in the past, her numerous rela
| tiyes and friends
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DoN'T let the weather interfere with your
attending the lecture this evening, at Darts
Hall. nov27dlt.
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JUDGE WILKINSON is in town-at the Rock
Island House.
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LUNcH.-The proprietor of Union Vail,
Mr.. T. H Hartmann, sold out to McGee =
Salisbury, and has now rented, of Mr.. Blythe,
the store on Market Square, formerly oocu
pied by MCGEE & Salisbury, and opened his
saloon there. He wishes US to say that he
will give free lunch at his new place
this evening, from o'clock to 10 o'clock
to which his friends and the public generally
are invited. Mr.. Hartmann is clever gen
tleman, and we hope to see him encouraged
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DAVENPORT must be perfect paradise for
one-legged men, if the following, from the
Democrat of Monday evening, is sample
OF the way they are generally treated over
there:
John McAllister, a one-legged man from uli-
hols' came to our city in an intoxicated eondi-
uon yesterday, and made himself obnoxious by
embracing all the ladies he met on the lavee. He
was taken in charge by policeman Mulhoefer and
presented to the court this morning. The squire
discharged him on his promise to leave the city
Immediately
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Rodman Hall takes place tonight. Tickets
81 90
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st. Louis Market.
Telegraphed to the Argus.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 26.
Flour, duh
Wheat spring 1,65.
Corn, new 95al,00
Oats 6Sa69.
Barley, Las spring.
Rye 1870.
Mess pork 5000.
Lard, l25c
Bacon
Clear Sides l5t.
Shoulders liz.
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RIVER NEws.-The James Means arrived
here this morning from above, and the Sa-
vannah from Fit. Madison. The New Bos-
ton leaves tomorrow morning for Fl. Madi-
son and the Iowa City for Clinton, Lyons
and Fulton. With the exception of those
lying in winter quarters, all the through
Northern Line steamers have passed down.
Considerable freight is still being handled.
Some corn and wheat is being received from
points this side of Fl. Madison, for ship
ment to Chicago. The probabilities are,
that if business continues indifferently
good, the short line packets will run until
the very latest possible time. 1t is not anti
cipated by river men, however, that naviga-
ton will continue much longer.
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A PIONEER JoyRNAL.-We are in regular
RECEIPT of the Cheyenne (Dakotal Leader,
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DAILY ARGUS.
Premium Fob Printing.
Railroad Trains.

orders for Jos PRrsrIss will meet with prompt
attention at the ARGUS OFFICE, aud be executed
!, the very best manner aud ut reasonable rates.
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HoosIER IDIoMs.-Rev. A. A. Edison, ad
dressing the teachers of the public schools
of Indianapolis recently, on the English Ian
guage in the Hoosier capital, enumerated a
large number of the peculiar forms of speech
prevalent there Prominent among them is
the use of the word "at" For example,
"Where do you live at ?" 'Where did you
get cold at ?" The word ego" is used for
"intend," as II did no 60 to do it J" 81 didn't
go to co. The word "like' is used in the
sense '.as though" HE talks like he was
crazy" watch OUT is the usual synonym
for look out" or "be on your guard
aust is pet word; ''it is just too had !"
~ am just glad. "School takes up" is
used instead of "school opens = and 'school
has fetched to- instead of "school has be-
gun" II don't guess 1 shall co." is the
common way of saying II guess l shall not
CO. The boys all say "rock" when they
msan pebble or stone. Having the fever
and ague they call ''chilling;'' garden is
struck PATCH lawful tine," powerful
weak, . right wrong" "a heap sight," "a
right smart chance, and 'good hit" are
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Rock Island, Nov. 26, 1867.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-05
MOrGL and Religious.
Stop! for Your Souls Sake. Stop!

A bold boy while rambling among the Alps,
saw some flowers on the side of a fearful prec-
pic. The guide saw him standing on the
dizzy edge, and shouted:
Come back! -
"Not yet; [ see some flowers just below,
which went to get, replied the boy.
"Stop!" responded the guide; you will be
lost.
II must have the flowers rejoined the boy.
The guide, with the boys friends, hurried
towards the infatuated boy, as he leaned over
the edge of the dreadful gulf. They heard him
say, Il almost have them = and then, ''have
Them" but the words were scarcely uttered be-
fore he lost his hold and fell thousand feet
upon the pitiless rocks below He had given
his life for flower, for flower that perished
with him
Shocking'' exclaims my young reader l
am glad you see it so, because it may help you
to see your own danger Are you not seeking,
at greater risk, to pluck flower? What is that
desire you cherish for place in the circle of
gddy youth to which you are invited? What
is that habit which brings blush to your cheeks
whenever it is limited at? What is that reso-
luton to enter the charmed ring of forbidden
amusements? Are not these things your flow
ers?
Are not your desires the reachings of your
soul over the edge of innocence? Dear youth,
take care! The gulf below your flowers is bot
tomless 1t is hell
If you pluck your flowers, you will fall, and
perish with them in that fearful realm of dark
ness and death. Seek them no longer, there
fore, but stop for your SOULS sake, stop!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-05
NUMBER XXXII.
Mother and Child.

Mother, watch the little feet,
Climbing o er the garden wall,
Bounding through the busy street,
Ranging cellar, shed and hall:
Never count the moments lost,
Never mind the time it cost,
Little feet will go astrav,
Guide them, mother, while you may.
Mother, watch the little hand,
Plucking berries by the way,
Making houses in the sand,
Tossing up the fragrant hay:
Never dare the question ask,
Why to me this weary task?
These same little hands may prove
Messengers of light and love.
Mother, watch the little tongue,
Rattling, eloquent and mild,
What is said and what is sung,
By the happy, joyous child;
Watch the vow, while yet unbroken,
Stop the vow, before tbs broken;
This same tongue may yet proclaim
Blessings in a Savior's name.
Mother, watch the little heart,
Beating soft and warm for you,
Wholesome lessons now impart,
Keep. oh keep that young heart true !:
Extricating every weed,
Sowing good and precious seed;
Harvest rich you may sec,
Ripening for Eternity.
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THE DRUNKARDss WILL leave to society
ruined character; wretched example, and
memory that will soon rot
leave to my parents during the rest of their
lives as much sorrow as humanity, in feeble
and decrepit state can sustain
| leave to my brothers and sisters. as much
modification and injury as could bring on
them Es1
leave to my wife broken heart, life of
wretchedness. and shame, to weep over nv
premature DEATH
give and bequeath to each of my children,
poverty, ignorance, and low character and the
remembrance that their father was brute.
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Vi9.gj3si0 Central RGN Road
Ia Na 80;

E71R151N1A "A lCENTKA u 1tAKLNUAD.
Mail train for Richmond, leaves Staunton
except on Sunday, at 6, a. NJ.
Mail train for Richmond arrives, except on
Sunday, P. NJ.
Mail and Freight going West leaves Mondays
Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 20, ?. M. and on
Freight train for Richmond leaves on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays at l. p M.
Arrives on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday,
at 8, P NJ.
This latter train connects closely with 0. & A.
Freight at Gordonsville, and goes through to
Richmond without more than ordinary delay at
stations arriving in Richmond, at 2, 2. M.
Freight train arrives from East daily except
Sundays, at 9.l5, A. nj.
The freight house in Staunton is ready for the
reception of goods.
The through inc from Baltimore via Powha-
tan Steamboat Line is continued.
H. d. WHITCOMB,
Genl Super. Va. G. r. r.
dec 11=tf
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Poetry
For the Spectator.
The Lament.

The Lament
/ saw one bending low the head
Beside grave fresh made
A narrow home ridged up and red,
And hard by lay spade
The mattock and the spade.
These symbols of mortality
Seemed waiting near the pail
To hear the next fatality,
And sections graveyard call
sad yet business call.
Above, two weeping willows spread,
Their ample, mournful arms,
As if lamenting for the dead
Or soothing with their charms
Their melancholy charms.
A mother knelt upon the ground,
Her infant lay beneath,
Funereal signals all around
The synonymes of death
Mysterious, breathless death.
She, worn with grief. remained behind,
While others hurried home,
And all the yearnings of the mind
Enchained her to that tomb,
In twilight's hazy gloom.
heard voice in sobbing tone
Exclaim, my little Kate,
You must not, shall not be alone,
Mother will near you wait,
And wait till hours grow late.
my only child your father died,
But never saw your face,
Both now are lying side by side,
Almost within embrace
For me there still is space.
''Jesus would weep and SO let me,
It soothes my anguish sore
Sure, neither Martha nor Mary
Could love their brother more
Never like her who bore
Swat thou my soul, the trump will sound
Blown by immortal breath,
When rising from beneath the ground,
We no more witness death
Fain would live by faith.
81 plant these flowers, my little Kate,
Near where your body lies,
I'll nurse them early, nourish late
With tears from both mine eyes
Till death the fountain dries.
''Transplanted from your fathers grave
/ value them the more;
'Tis he as we'll as l who gave
These howerets sweet and pure
To me constant lure.
"And when I see them thrive and grow,
I'll think on both my dear,
The choicest fow'rs the earth could blow
I've buried deepest here
Husband and child both dear"
A FATHER.