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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11
The Viola Riot.

Col. DANFoRTH.-Have you any such
thing as loose Brigadier, up around the
Island there, anywhere, something that will
do for Military Governor.
Viola has had a riot, an out and out riot,
of which some half dozen or more of the
''good loyal union," citizens of the place
were duly convicted by grand jury of the
country, who found true bills against them
under the instruction of the prosecuting at
torney at the late session of the circuit court
In Mercer county.
Viola, it is true, is "good loyal union"
place-voted twice en- nsasse, for the "Late
Lamented" and once for "Copperhead
| Johnson"-belong to the Good Templars-
belong to the G. A. Rs; and have waded
| through mud and tribulation to hear Yates
and Oglesby and Logan make "good loyal
union" speeches to the people they expected
to vote for them and moreover. it stood up
to congress when congress failed to stand up
itself. 1t supported congress in its darkest
hours; even when, without mercy, it went
back on the purses of its friends. And it
clapped its hands with joy when congress
sent Military Cover nors to take possession
of such states as were not likely to vote the
| "good loyal union" ticket Viola has a
good loyal union" record, but then these
riots can't be allowed in republican gov
| eminent.
Viola must be reconstructed, we have a
right to demand it under the late congress
sional precedent, which they themselves sup
port.
Viola is out of the Union--she has for.
feited her rights as village, and must be
made a military department-send on the
straps.
Don't think it strange that we send to you
for Governor. Congress, you know, CAM
attend to it now. 1t is true there is no wal
now in Viola. She has regained her habit
ual graveyard calmneSs; and not breeze
/ ruffles the dust of her streets but she has
had a riot and must be reconstructed. Don't
be tender footed because this is time o.
peace. You have as good a right, as editor
of the ARGUS, to send Military Governors
about to govern states or municipalities as
congress has-just the same. And if any
body troubles you for it we will defend you by
the same good loyal union" arguments thai
} they defend congress by.
But Viola is little place and LITTLE
t governor will do. Ifyou have no Brigadie1
send a Colonel Major Captain or even {
Corporal-anything with straps will do
But be sure and not send a private soidle
5 here for a Governor. They are all good
, enough to fight and march--to shoot and b.
, shot at, and such like; but when it comes tt
holding Office, they don't figure much o,
the good loyal union" ticket these times.
had intended to give you the cause ant
manner of this riot, but find that this dis
patch is long enough. l will give you tn,
history of the scrimmage in another chapte
if it viii be acceptable.
A "GooD LOYAL UNION" MAN.
i Certainly it wilI-send it along; we're
.. all anxiety to hear the details. But oul
good loyal union" correspondent must ex
cuse US, on the military governor business
, thatH do for the party to which he belongs
but not for our party-we're opposed to tina
, sort of thing.-ED. ARGUS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11
The Western Union E. B.

We are informed that Mr.. Dame, general
agent of the above road, received a dispatch
at Port Byron on. Thursday, from MI. Thomp-
son, president, at Racine, directing him to
proceed at once to have surveys made for an
independent line from Port Byron to this
city, and inaugurate measures for its con-
struction. We take it from the above that
the negotiations pending between the Yves
tern Union and the Rock Island d Sterling
companies have failed to result satisfactorily
to the former, and that they have resolved to
construct an independent line. The people
of this city and county are interested in hav-
ing a direct connection formed with the
Western Union at Port Byron. They will
rejoice in the prospect of an early compile.
ton of the connecting link so as to have a
through line to the cities north Union
llM. ,s-.-.-z-..----.4
Yes-but we fear the Western Union will
never build it. -
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never build j

The SPIR1rUAIfsTs.-A large meeting of
Williamsburg IN. " Spiritualists was held
at Continual Hall, Fourth street, e. D., We'd
nesday night Judge Edmunds, of New
York, delivered a lengthy address before the
body, and was listened to very attentively.
He stated that there were now scattered
throughout the universe some four million of
believers, and he considered that the progress
made by the body was greater than the
christians made. The judge admitted that
he was an infdel until his fiftiety year, when
he was converted to spiritualism by three
women, who enabled him to commune with
the spirit OF his departed and beloved wife
Times.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11
TO coNsUndPTIVEs.

The advertiser, having been restored to health
in few weeks by a very simple remedy, after
having suffered for several years with severe
lung affection, and that dread disease Consump-
tion-is anxious to make known to his fellow
sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used free of eharge) with the diree-
tions for preparing and using the same which they
will find sure cure for Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and all Throat and
Lung Affections. The only object of the adver-
tiser in sending the Prescription is to benefit the
afflicted, and spread information which he CON
ceives to be invaluable, and he hopes every suffer
er will try his remedy, as it viii cost them moth
ing, and may prove blessing. Parties wishing
the prescription, free, by return mail. will please
address REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
mayI W y1
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.EUMATIsM.
Eemorrhoids, or Piles.

They cure all Diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
CANCERS.-They have had an extensive prac
tiee and wonderful success in the treatment of
Cancers, which they without eating them out
or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
and Swellings, or a red spot, lose no time in hav
ing 1t attended TO, as timely treatment may save
them from the horrors, suffering and death of an
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11

KEEP THE BRUSHES GoISc-Fror, tLo
Gate CITY we get an idea in regard to white
washing. As this generally begins with the
warm weather, few memorandums in regard
to it may be of service:
Take a clean .water-tight barrel, or 9TH
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Ner-
uous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the eff
fects of youthful indlscreton WILL for the sake of
suffering humanity, send free to all who need IL,
the recipe and directions for making the simple
remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing
to profit by the advertisers experience, can do so
by addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN u. OGDEN, ~ Cedar ST., New York.
ayllwl yd1awly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11
CONSULTATION FREE.

Patients must write their NAME state, and post
Office address, plainly. All letters requiring an
answer, must contain letter stamp, and be ad-
dressed to DIR. KNAPP q SON, Drawer 5931
Chicago.
Va Any of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by thepatients describing their case
in letter, when they cannot see as
DR.. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
regularly the past years, can be consulted at
the Rodman House as follows.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11
CATARRH CURED.

They are treating Catarrh new system which
is sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from five to seven thousand year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equalled only by few.
gas~ Remember they do not promise to cure ali
stages of disease. While all the diseases are cur
able if taken in season, all stages are 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 medicines. 1t costs
from five to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with us, which includes medicines
lss~ The poor will be favored.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11
CITY HARNESS SHOP
N EAR THE CITY SCALES,

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE OPENED A
L shop in the basement of Smyth's Building,
near the City Scales, where they will be happy to
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 fully equal to any and prices as low
as any.
Repairing done at short notice.
All orders promptly filled.
A share Of patronage respectfully solicited.
s,-ss t5 KESLER BURK
Rock Island, March 20, diff.
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limited STATES BONDS.

v,HE FIRST ISSUE OF SEVEN-THIRTIEs
become due August 18th, 1867, and before
that date they must be presented at Washington
for conversion into the SIX PER CENT. GOLD
BEARING BONDS, or the right to so convert
them will be forfeited.
Holders can make the exchange at the First
National Bank, or at the Bank of MITCHELL d
LYNDE, in Rock Island. All expenses OF esnVer-
sion and of delivery Of the Bonds are paid by the
Government.
Rock Island, May Z, 1867, dw3n.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11
NOVELTY CORN MEAL MILL,

and have constantly on hand superior quality Of
White and Yellow kiln dried meal by the bb or
100 lbs. Highest market price paid for corn.
We have good Turning Lathe and an No. l
man TO run it, and warrant satisfaction given for
all orders in this line. Newell Posts and Baus-
tiers turned to please the most fastdious.
BIDDIS0N d. HEATH.
Rock Island, March LIST, 1S67.dwtf
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Dissolution.

THE FIRM OF BIDDISON & GILMORE is
l. this day dissolved by mutual consent-W m.
+. Gilmore having sold his interest in the Plan
ing Mill and stock to A. +. Heath.
The indebtedness of the old firm will be settled
by the new firm of Biddison a. Heath, and to
whom the accounts and notes due Biddison d
Gilmore viii be paid. ]. A. BIDDIsOS,
Wx. +. GILMORE.
Rock Island, Dis, Feb. 20, 1867.
NOTICE.
The firm of Biddison 4 Heath will continue
the business of the old firm, and by strict atten-
ton to business, hope for continuance of the
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon Bid
olson 4 Gilmore. &-=- 49, 80
Rock Island, HIS, Feb. %, 1867 -awtf aseA
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ITO THE Athlete D.
DIR. KNAPP & SON.
Physicians and Surgeons, formerly of New Yor
are treating successfully all
CHRONIC DISEASES,

Which embraces the best and most approved meth
DDS in this and other countries for the of all
Chronic Diseases. They treat successfully ali
nervous and Neuralgia affections, all forms OF
Scrofula, Fever Sores and Old Ulcers, Dyspepsia,
Diseascr of the Liver Constipation, all Skin Dis
eases Pulmonary Consumption in its early stages,
Paralysis, Epilepsy, Salt Rheum, Headache, all
Heart Diseases of children, and
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11
Advertisem'ts
NOTICE TO FIREMEN.
CHIEF ENGINEER's OFFICE.
Rock Island. Nav II. lS6

Rock Island, May II, 1867.
THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE FIRE DE
Il partment of this city is appointed for Mon
day, the 9th inst, at . o'clock p. NJ, on Market
Square. 1t is expected that all fremen will be
present, dressed in fremens' uniform, and having
the fire engines and other fire apparatus with
them. s. L. ST0DDARD,
Chief Engineer Fire Department.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11
Seminal Weakness l. Sexual Diseases

" hich are carrying thousands to their graves, and
they treat successfully, a new method, all dis
eases of the Eye and Ear. They have had more
extensive practice and better in the treat
a. al
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11
GARDNER.

AN ACCOMPLISHED GARDNER, ONE
n who thoroughly understands trimming,
pruning and setting grapes, and all kinds of
vines trees, shrubs, &C., de-, wants employment.
Cali on John Koch, gun smith, Market Square,
for information s may6dlw.
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DISEASES OF WOMEN,

Than any other Physicians in America. They
have cured women who have been confined to
their bed for years. They never fail to cure
REEUNGATIS3
In all stages; no matter of how long standing,
ASTHMA
so it never returns. They have Sure Cure for
the distressing disease
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-06
LITTER FROM PETERSBURG.
,,,,sspenaoaee Of the Richmond Dispatch.
PETERSBURG, August ;, 1867

1ETFkSRlRN, August =, iN'''
The region Of country adjacent 10 th'S
,,,tv was during the last ten days oil July
rather severely pinchci by drought. since
tho advent Of August, however, thcrc nave
h,,n >on;cus rains. which thore Is reason
~ hcl;evs have been quite general. " nc
s. f,,,, The dry weather, or other causes
,h, corn crop is believed TO be very me
49,. ,,, promising even an average yloiu.
-, rnrtion is represented 10 nc sun
mall with but little prospect OF itseScr
h,,;oy much larger. T&is is no doubt ow-
;,,- ~ imperfect culture more than 10 any
,,s,r cause, for it has had the disadvan-
900 If contending with the grass from the
Wv start. The exceptions, which are by
ro means numerous, where the cuitiVa-
"a, has been sufficient, show what nigh,
Wv. beep done under more favorable
auspices.
Mo decline within the past week, the
,r;,c considering the progress OF the sea
E ,n i rot to be complained of. Prime
,h;,n is worth from $2.35 TO $40, and
1.-Two red from S2.l5 to 1926 Inferior
r-r.Ics orc liable to a heavy reduction. Il
i strange that farmers, after having Sc
cI,~cd their crops, are so Negligent IN pre-
naripc them for market, when few hours
labor. ski!,ully bestowed, may make diff
ference in price of fifty cents per bushei.
The sales of the week amount TO about
10000 bushels.
Corn has had an advancing tendency
dining the week. White is worth from
sl.2O 10 1925; yellow and mixed, Sl.l5.
The tobacco market continues to be &C
rive, and prices are fully sustained. Sales
Of the week amount to 43o hogsheads; re-
CENTS. 200 hogshcads, against POI last
week. Total receipts since the lst of DC
tobcr, G,790 hogshcads.
There has been some activity in bust
ness matters this week. On some days the
visitors from the country are quite hume
rous, but during the Intervening days per
mans everything Subsidies again into dull
ness. There is, therefore, nothing uniform,
and the prospect, generally speaking, is far
from being hopeful. 5.
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Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
RuCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, !
AnruSt f. 1857.


Last week ] visited this justly-celebrateC
wateringpluce mot for my health, for
am almost in perfect healthy but to see 9
sick friend. What paradise for those il
health What a nursery for the sick
found my friend, who is suffering intense.
Iy with chronic disease, as we'll cared icl
as he could be were he in the midst of per
sonal friends. Though he is a strange,
here, the visitors, men and women, seen
TO vie with each other in providing Tor his
comfort and in sharing with his amiable
wife the sad privilege Of watching by his
sick bed. May God bless them for their
kindness to two worthy persons who have
thus fallen into their hands. | give the
name OF the gentleman sick (Rev. Mr..
Roano, Of Spotsylvania county, that his
numerous friends may hear from him.
The physician now attending him is very
hopeful concerning his prospect for re-
covery.
While here l witnessed an incident
worth recording. Rev. W. +. Broaddus
arrived Friday night after dark, and was
compelled by his engagements to leave al
O'Clock Saturday morning. 1t had been
his purpose to make an address setting
forth the claims Of the children Of de-
ceased and disabled soldiers of Virginia.
A rainy evening detained him too late for
an address. Finding a few ladies and
gentlemen in the hotel parlor, he briefly
stated that the committee at Charlottes-
VILE has now at school more than 600 chill
dren. They are sent TO schools most con-
venient to their homes, without regard to
tho religious denomination of teachers or
pupils; and teachers Throughout, the State
are teaching them at one dollar per month.
The number Of children could be more
than doubled at once if funds could be
OBTAINED. The treasury is dependent on
voluntary contributions, sent 10 Mr..
Broaddus.
These statements having been made
those present promptly handed over sal
for this noble object; while two ladies' w.
lunteered their services 10 give to all the
visitors (some $500 call within the peyt
day or two, that they might all join in this
excellent work.
Let me say to those who may not meet
with Mr.. Broaddus during his summer
ssamnohngs, that contribution sent by mail
a " ms address at Charlottesville will be
Sra ,via,ly acknowledged aud faithfully APP
~
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CTOLEN, from lodging room at
> John w Wilkes store, No. ITO Franklin
street, on Friday mig ht the II instant, ono brown
or snnfF- colored French Cashmere Sacque Coat,
not much worn, but with small darn under left
arm, and velvet collar: one Brown Cashmere
Plaid orSh ecksd Vest, with rolling collar; and
one pair Brown Tweed Cashmere Pants, with
black silk gore in back of wa:slband, not much
worn but creased stained on right leg; with ali
their contenls-viz. one buff. cOlored Pass or Me-
mora ndum Book with single fold and tied with
red tape, filed with blue and black ink memo.
rtnda: one Seventy dollar Due Bill in favor OF
and one Negotiable ote dated 22d of july 1857.
aud payable to G. r. Wilson, for s2l; %; two
paris OF two pairs of ye-glasses: one bunch OF
Knife with middle hack spring loose, with Let
ters, SC, valuable TO no one but the owner. Any
information left with Mr.. w. Wins, or the
police, will be gratefully acknowledged.
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NIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the
Clerks Office for the Circuit Court Of the
county OF Chesterfield on The first Monday In July,
1851
Isaac w. Walker, p. +. Archer, Fleming Morgan,
J. II. Tr. william. and Thomas 6. Peyton and p
j. Archer, late partners under the L rm and styl5
OF feyton Archer, Plaintiffs,
against
Robert II. Watkins, Edward NJ Watkins, Martha
Jane Watkins. ,. w Shelton aud Ann Augusta
shelton, his wife: Charles Clay, Edward clay,
Harriet Clay, Alice Clay, Edith Clay Mamie
Clay, sallie Clay, A. H Drewry, late admins
traitor OF Is. q. Watkins, deceased; b. Il. Nash
administrator de bonis non OF Z. o. Watkins
and Joseph 1. Mayo. Defendants,
~ cAAscERy.
The plaintiffs having filed their bill, the object
OF waich IL 10 obtain a decree for settlement, and
division or thu estate Of the late Edward o. Wat
kins, deceased. OF which he died seized and pos
sessed, lying ana being in the county OF Chester.
fed, State OF Virginia
And II appearing by affidavit that Charles Clay
Is a non resident Of the State OF Virginia there.
fore It IL ordered that he appear here within one
month after the due publication OF this order and
10 do what Is necessary 10 protect bis interest in
this suit.
And 1t ia further ordered that copy OF this or.
der he published once week for four successive
weeks In one OF the newspapers published In the
city Of Richmond and that a copy OF the same De
posted at the front door OF the court house of this
county on the first day OF term Of the County
Court ''
Tests: NATHAN Il. CoGBILL. Clerk.
jy l6-Tu4w
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When DR.. Day was President OF Yale
College, party went out with him once TO
practice surveying, and the President fcit
gratifed with the intelligence evlnced.
Next, ono Of the party was examined.
"uow would you go to work to survey a
piece of land 2" The student hesltated.
" II man were to come to you and wished
to have his farm surveyed, what would
YOU do ?" "I-I-l should advise him to
get somebody else to do it, sir"
"Thero is nothing like a biography"
said country justice once; "if You want
to know how to spell, you must get tho
graphy-ncver mind what it costs-for the
schoolmastcr says So" And the following
incident proves it:
Two school teachers in Indiana fell out
and had fight. 4 great crowd was OF
course the necessary consequence. A
nervous individual came mp in GREATNESS
excitement, and inquired Of wag the
cause. "Why," said he, "they fell out
about spelling the word bird One SAID
it was byrd and the other commended 1t
was tburd.'n
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Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.
The pIace-The Citi2ens-The Crops
Observation-Disclosures of IL Colored
preacher.
GoEDoHsvILLE, August 5, 1867.

GoEDoNsyILLE, August S, 1867.
The general appearance of this place has
been much improved in the past two
years by painting the old buildings and the
erection of many new ones. Others arc
still in process of erection, indicating a
thrifty business. A large trade in the
vav Of barter is carried on here, it being
the market for the counties of Madison,
Greene, and part Of Albemarle.
The population is about equally divided
between whites and blacks, who seem to
harmoniZc admirably.
The wheat crop is not yielding so much
rs was anticipated from its appearance be.
fore harvest, in many instances the yield
being only about half as large IS the cX-
pectations Of the farmer. The recent
rains we're most opportune for the suffer-
ing corn. One or two more seaSonable
rains will insure a full crop Of this indis-
pcnsahlc cereal.
A Lodge Of Free Masons has recently
been opened here, under dSpeusation,
with the following officers: DR.. Jones as
master; Rev. J. ". McCown, senior wal
den; b. II. Partlow, Junior warden; L.
II. Strattor, secretary ; William Nj. Dunn
treasurer: d. ". Alien, senior deacon; 5
c. Brown, Junior deacon; William L. Jones
tier; and n. @. Bcall, steward.
On yesterday afternoon colorcd man
Philip Johnson, ut tho request of the Atri
can Church ut Pisgah, in Orange, was or
dained and set apart Tor the gospel minis
try by prcshytcry consisting OF Revs. DR.
G. Quarlcs, L. =. Hawkins, j. W. Nc.
Gown, and II. L. Hatcher, with The assist
ance Of several lay members.
The candidate was subjected to q very
rigid and thorough examination. He
evinCGd q remarkable acquaintance with
Bible truth and doctrine; so much SO as
10 surprise those present. 1t was the ex-
pressed opinion Of several that in his
scriptural attanments lie surpassed many
white ministers already in the field. He
will doubtless accomplish much good
among his race. He has the character OF
All humble, pious Christian. After his ex-
animation the following exercises were
had in the African chapel: Sermon from
tue Commission by Dr.. Quarlcs; laying
on.of hands by the Prcshytery; prayer by
Mr.. Hatcher; presentation of Bible by
Mr.. McCown; charge by Mr.. Hawkins
hcncdiction by the candidate.
The exercises, owing to the lateness o
he hour OF commencing, were necessarily
short all Of which, however, were very
solemn and impressive.