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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
December Is, 1867.

From the New York and the New Eng
land states there are coming complaints
that large classes Of laborers are out of en-
ployment, and extreme suffering and destitu-
ton are feared in consequence. The Troy
IN. Y. J Whig says the rolling mills in that
city have stopped and that hundreds of
hands are thus thrown out of employment
In New York city, there are fifty thousand
laborers who cannot obtain work. The
manufacturers in New Haven, Conn, have
reduced their forces, and the Register of that
city says it is difficult matter for me-
chanic or unskilled workingman to obtain
employment of any kind. The Manchester
IN. Ii. } Journal says:
can over New England the fruiIs OF radical
misrule are being made startlingly apparent.
Several of the largest factories in Rhode Island
are running upon three quarters time, aud some
have stopped entirely .-.. ...
"In aine. the corporations of Biddeford have
cut down the wages.
The Cocheco Manufacturing company at Do
yer have reduced the pay of the operatives ten
per cent.
.eThe WOODEN mill in Littleton has struck of
fifteen per cent. from wages of labOrers.
"ln Enheld, the WOODEN mas are running upon
three-quarters time. .H .. .-..t
"In our own city, twelve and half cents upon
the dollar is the tax of some of our corporations
and in many other places similar reductions are
daily occurring. either in the schedule of prices
or time of labor All this after seven years Of
radical sway and three years of peace. What a
glorious and blessed peace congressional. military,
and Niger reconstruction is giving rs! Thou
sands upon thousands of poor, hard-working
operatives thrown out of employment at this sea-
son of the year, with the thermometer at five de-
grees below zero, wood nine dollars cord in a
wooden country; and all because of the wooden
headed legislation of the most wrong headed
body of men that ever assembled in the national
capitol
The trade with the southern states is viz.
tually crushed, and thus the north is losing
the benefits which commerce with twelve
millions of our citizens formerly gave. The
south, in proportion to her population, will
never again be as great consumer of north
ern products. She has been compelled &c
enter on the sanip system Of agriculture
which prevails here. 3 =. ..-.s
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
The County Surveys.

The daily Union of the 18th, contains an
article signed ""Moline,' in which the author
complains of the action of the hoard of SUI
pervisors in regard to my records, and asks
for eight" F the people knew the real au-
thor of that article, reply would be sunne-
cessary., / would refer him to the action of
the board of supervisors on the 18th for
light where, | am informed, an hours
speech was made in favor of resolution to
veseind the action ofthe board of the previ
os,day, and was voted down. Now, I will
eApaan to the people why the records of my
as well as others, should be pre-
serseuor public reference: The original.
oIeoverinent corners, which were establish.
ea ei'ner mounds or witness trees, being
ooiieerated Cdestroyed and whenever any
surveyor establishes these corners by putting
monuments in to- old mounds and taking
new witness trees, he records of saeh sur,
seys should be sworn to and preserved for
future evidence of the riginal corners when
the government witnessed are all gone. T
cave been surveying in his county for the
past eighteen years and have re-established
many such corners where there is no other
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19

evidence remaining except my records. The
"people" do employ me to- do their survey
ing, Notwithstanding the objections of their
self appointed representative, "Moline," for
Ihave all the orders (unsought for desipe,
md more than can fiji. I am frequently
requested to record my surveys where they
can be had for future reference. men
tioned these facts TO two supervisors. Ialso
stated to them that the circuit court had de-
cided that my surveys, when sworn to, were
equally legal and valid, in all respects, as it
done by the county surveyor, and referred to
their attorney, or any of the lawyers in Rock
Island, or Judge Wilkinson and Judge Drury
for proof. whereupon their action of the
/ lth was had, am informed. without a dis
senting vote. There was nothing said by me
intended to injure the county surveyor, on
any other person, the whole object being to
place nay records where my employers wished
them, for their benefit and not mine. In re
gard to the cost of these records, think il
will not exceed 500 and may net $25.
C. H. SToDDARD.
Rock Island, Dec. IA, 1867.
The gentlemen who signs himself mo
lines comes back upon Mr.. Surveyor stod
| dard as follows:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19

The many friends of Capt. Fred Reed. in
this vicinity, will read the following with
much interest:
From the Chicago journal, 18th.
MUEFI0EsT PREsEyTATIoS.--A goodly
number of the associates and friends ofCapt.
Fred Reed, Train Dispatcher Of the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific railroad, met at his
residence, 1896 West Adams street.. last even
ing, for the purpose of presenting him with
q substantial token of their esteem, in the
shape of a magnificent gold witch and solid
silver tea service, with accom- pan ying pieces
They watch was manufactured by the Ma
tion Watch Company at Elgin, has a chro-
nometer balance attachment, and is of the
"B. w. Raymond movement 1t is a
splendid affair, and we are ,gratifed &c, learn
that our western made matches have achiev-
ed reputation as time keepers second TO
none.q "a ~..-r SEQ
The silver tea service consisted of seven
large pieces, of elegant design and workma
ship, accompanied by half dozen table
spoons, one dozen tea spoons, half dozen
desert spoons, one dozen forks, half dozen
napkin rings, one dozen salt cellars, one berry
spoon, two preserve spoons, one cream spoon,
one sugar sitter, one sugar spoon, one pair
sugar tongs, one soup ladle, two butter
knives, and one pickle knife and fork-sev-
enty-one pieces in all, costing $1,000.
The articles were all manufactured from
pure coin silver, are really fine in design
and finish. and credit to the establishment
of Messrs w. NJ. Il j. Nj. Mayo, l0l Clark
street, where they were obtained. Messrs.
Mayo make It q specially to provide such
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
The Controversy Between the Surveyors
| the Supervisors, and Others

Mr.. Supervisor Joslin, of yuma, IN making
war upon Mr.. Gould, our county surveyor,
has unwittingly opened upa discussion which
may be the means of exposing some of the
court house barnacles, and showing how the
people are taxed for worthless services. Be-
lieving that our readers will take an interest
in the controversy, as it progresses, we copy
the following from the Union:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
NOR SALE ATA BARGAIN.

1nn ACRES OF EIRsT-CLASS LAND,
OZO situated oBiy ~ miles from Rock
Rock Islcnd. There 200 acres under cuitiva-
t,ou, ind ten acres covered with timber IL IS
we'll wasered and has good house, barn, out
houses, &C., with fne large orchard and plenty
Of small fruit. II would be good place ior :
small colony. and affords fine opportunity for
establishing pleasure garden or brewery. ~
viii be sold at 500 per scre-lo per cent cssn
and the balance on long time
Rock leland. aag5dwd.
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The County Surveys.

{. ii. Stoddard, Esq, makes weak de-
fence of the action of the supervisors On tins
QUESTION ] am not surprised toNsee him
come to the rescue. expected that the
matter was of his origin, and he walks up
and pleads guilty.
Ali he SAYS of the "real author" of my ar
ticle the "hours speech the sell appointed
representative" etc., do not understand
WHY he refers to the fact that the people do
employ him to do their surveying, unseught,
[ cannot perceive. / have nothing to do
with the feeling that has or may grow up be-
tween Mr.. Stoddard and the county sur
veyor. as ==sHs ZF.
Now to the point If Mr.. Stoddard proves
anything, he proves that the surveys OF every
man who has ever done any surveying In
this county, should be recorded. That there
is not one reason for recording his surveys,
that does not apply with equal force to the
surveys of every other surveyor who has sur
veyed piece Of land in this county, IS plain
and palpable. The supervisors, to be con-
| sistent, must provide for recording the sur
veys of all the surveyors in the county.
When the supervisors again meet, let them
amend their action, by including with Mr..
Stoddard's all the surveys that have been
made in this county. Ii it is important that
1 II suOufu DC reCOTutu, ltt IL NC ASSA uo
have no piece work, but give the people, who
do not employ Mr.. Stoddard to do surveying,
the benefits of this recording, as well as those
| who do employ him. s@s..s~ 81
Since wrote You before, 1 had a CONVEX
sation with surveyor upon this subject. He
thinks that these records will be utterly
worthless. He is a gentleman in whom the
| people of this county have every confidence
and man who, for honor, stands as high as
any man in this township, and is agood sur
veyor 1t is my opinion now, that the profits
of recording these surveys had much TO dc
in bringing this matter before the board o
supervisors. Mr.. Stoddard has long beer
suspected of an overweening desire to feeC
at the public crib. So far as l have been abl'
TO inform myself, this Office of recorder
which Mr. Stoddard holds, is extra legal
and all the records. which have heretotor
been MAIDS, ~ him. are ~'''''-' 90 . ''''
Again, let me say that unless there ar
good reasons for recording these unofficial
lrveyS, let il be abandoned; but If they ar
u be recorded, We must have the who'll
batch of unofficial records put upon tn
| books.
Meanwhile, ] must remind MIR. Stoddar
and Mr. Joslin that the main points in m
former article are not answered.
MOLINE
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT on tb,
~ ,2sthsday Of May, A. ID. 1866, purchased
at the tax sale, fer the taxes and costs due the
State Of Illinois and County of Rock Island,
Sub lot IL, in Block IA, Spencer a Cases adds
tion to the city of Rock Island, and thar
timc of redemption from said sale viii exTffe on
the 2sth day OF May, A. ID 1868
Also. on the 18th day of January, a u. 1907,
/ purchased the same lot of ground above dcs-
cribed, for taxes and costs due the city of Rock
Island, and the right to redeem the same from
said last mentioned sale, viii expire on the 18th
JOHN RUSSELL
Rock Island, Dec. Is, 1867, DIST.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
LOOK TO YOUR LAMPS.

Horrible accidents are Of daily occurrence,
throughout the country, by the explosion of ker-
,osene Lamps. Prof. LaMonte's Non Explosive
Powders arc n sure preventive. Over 1000 boxes
have BEEN satisfactorily tested in Davenport, in
the last two months. We have hundreds of GER
tiff Gates from such well known citizens Of that
place the following: Col. Il. VI. Littler, Edi-
tor Guse;to J. NJ. Eldridge, land agent James
Patterson. attorney; H. C. Davenport, merchant;
E. h. Wright; James Mcintyre, insurance ag't;
g Doolit,le. grain merchant: ?. B. Jones. plot
ographisf: : L. Mitchell, builder; Henry VII
llnms, lumber merchant.
Great inducements offered TO Canvassing
Agents. j. W. DALLAM,
/ Gent Ag't for Iowa and Illinois,
dec5d2w- Sc Brady St, Davenport
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19

things for such occasions, and their stock Of
watches, jewelry and silver ware is ample
for persons of the most fastidious taste to
select from. "a
The presentation speech was made by
Captain Connect in behalf OF the railroad
attaches. He paid just tribute to the re-
eipient as business man and q true friend,
spoke of his connection with the Rock Island
road since It's organizations, and of the nu-
merous kind acts which many of his associ.
ates had at times received at his hands, and
which it was their desire in measure to re-
pay. Captain Reed responded in a very feel
ing manner, expressing his thanks for such
an evidence of their esteem and good will
and hoping in the future, as in the past. to
continue to merit their friendship.
After the presentation, the party retired to
1 an adjoining room, where eatables and drink
ables were spread in tprofusion, and where
harmony aud good feeling prevailed for sev'
eral kears. eE$ ~ oNs a
The present was a handsome one, worth
lily bestowed, and the committee having the
matter in charge deserve credit for their ad
mirable selectiop of the articles and the gen
| erai manner in which the aff@tiwas engi
neered.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19

Wells street, Chicago, III. On remittance of 25
cents in postage stamps, it will be sent free BY
mail Also, for sale by Charles Some, AZ Sesth
LaSale street. DIR. J. Lubarch. author of the
Mirror Of Youth, has, s,nce 1856, treated all dis
eases of o privase nature according to the new
method introduced and praeticed by him for over
twelve years with the most brilliant success
oct30d1y --.-. '.-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
JAMES KEELER's
Saloon and Restaurant
Camden Mills

The subscriber has opcred Saloon and Rec
taurant, on Water street, in the village Of Cam
den Mile, between the Bridge and Yorrgs
Store, whore he viii be happy TO see his friends
and the public generally, and viii furnish al
with Good LiquLrs, Ale. Beer, Cigars, Tobacco
and Refreshments, At reasonable rates. Give
a call.
dec ldw ln- JAMES Keller
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
FOR SIZE.

:. ONE STORY FRsslE BUILDING con-
: ,.;.;,,e 8 rosr,s, good eistern, small stable.
- ..-s garden md orchard, and IL acres OF
,ood In nd, oulv one mile from Rock Island
eoeu -" ~ r.. .., NJ. MARX,
fS,s. Real Estate Agent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
MI. MARI,

BEUTscHER ADVOCATE, ATToRfSL ~. az az
~ Law and Notary Public. Orlss
fee Block. Rock Islam Illinois.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
"A CARD.

The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
as cutter at Mr.. Cones Merchant Tailoring Es-
tablislIrnent, would inform his friends and the
citizens of Rock Island and vicinity, that be has
opened a New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose of manufacturing-te order fret
class fine custom work TO those that have been in
the habit of getting their garments cut by U.S.
while at MIR. Cones, we would extend invita-
tion 20 call on us at new establishment and
to those that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and in the habit of sending east for their gar
ments we would invite them to call anu give US a
trial, feeling confident that We can suit them in
every respect. We have handsome assortment;
of fine Cloths, Cashmere. and yestings, together
with a lsrge variety of splendid French Coatings
and Trcots in different shades and cOlOrs for fine
business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
coIors for overcoats-all of which we will make
TO order in the vest md most fashionable manner
at lower rates fhsn the came class of goods be
obtained on either side OF the river. Call and
examine styles, and compare our goods and
| prices with those enrsged in the same business.
| THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,
| North ride Of Third Street, near the Post Office
| -aut Davenport. Iowa.
| Formerly cutter at Cones.
n. b. The cutting department is rnder ou
| oNu supeiNhl0n.. J. "a. q EhON<Sui1
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19

The engraving entltIed ne Marrlage OF
Pocahohtas,,r WEIGH Accompanies Ave shares
of stock, is executed in the neatest and most
approved style, and fully equal to those of
the same character that are now retailed at
eight dollars, and each of the FIVE shares
guarantees one present in the final distribui-
ton, The largest is guaranteed to be worth
D,e0O, the next 1000, the next &c.
900, &c.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
NOTICE.

A IL Parties knowing themselves indebted to
n us are hereby requested TO cah and settle
their accounts between now and the lst of Janu-
AIRY next.
After the LIST, al unpaid accounts will be
handed 20 be proper officer for collection, aiine
10 per cent. interest from the date Of purchase
We are also preparing Est of those persons
whose accounts with are Of long standing. If
they wish to avoid an unpleasant prominence be
fore the public, advise them 10 cal! and settle
immedia1ely. El--
BLOCK NEwBURGER BROS.
Il Il -ur2 fa.ioa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
INSTRUCTION In MUSIC.

T HAVE OPENED ROOM IN WEBBER'S
i Block, oy or Kiesow's store, and am now pre-
pared TO give distraction upon the Piano, and
and other Inu cal Instruments, either at my room
or at the residence of my pupils, as may De de-
sired.
" Pianos tuned and instruments repaired.
WV. BABCOCE.
Rock Island, March IL diff.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19

Subscriptionsto the Washington Library
Company Of Phladelphia- are pouring in
rapidly. The handsome engras isgs given
away with each share of stock. are of rare
and excellent Workmanship. By subscrib-
ing for the stock at one dollar per share you
oBtaih an engraving worth fifty per cent.
more.than- YOU invest, besides participating
in the grand distribution of gifts. Every
share of stock win receive some present,
with an equal chance of securing some Of
the valuable articles, as published IN the
schedule.a "a SIS %%
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
DEApER, CHOOSE BETWEEN A vIsoR-

untimely death. oh. how
much misery and sickness
would have been spared
me had l but read this be-
fore Just published
Third edition. Price IS
cents. The Mirror Q
Youth. or the Mysteries
of Sexual Intercourse. By
DIR. J. Lubarch, Practicing
Physician, No. AS South
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19
Present to Cant. Fred. Reed.

The many friends of Capt. Fred Reed. in
this vicinity, will read the following with
much interest:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19

Having long seen the necessity Of having an
where ladies can conveniently re-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-19

OverdOne. 10 cOunteract this fear, however,
it is affirmed that the demand for grapes
and wine will more than keep pace with
! their production, for great many years to
t,eome
The lumber trade of Andalusia, formerly
ihsisnihcant, is becoming quite an item in
tue Commercial statistics of this county
Two hfha are now engaged, each having a
hne yaru' w stocked with every description
of lumber, am doing an excellent business,
not only with TIN eountry back of the town.
but selling heavily the town itself. The
sales for the past yer aggregate FIVE mil
| lion feet. About sixts houses have bsen
built in town this year, steluding dwelling,
business, and public houseA OF these We
might mention two churttes and n
school house, to say nothing of svera, hand .
some and highly creditable stolsebou.os
worthy of any ordinary town. The ue,ho
dist church, neat and eommodious lam
was finished and dedicated ON the It'll of a,
April. Its society numbers some seveni
members, under the care of Rev. Nh
bonnet The baptist church was fnishe,
and dedicated last September, and is
we'll planned, substantial edifce. Th
society numbers sixty members, Rev. Johl
Post presiding. Connected with tbs
churches are furnishing sunday schools
each having about one hundred scholars
and being we'll conducted, are doing much
good, and laying good moral basis for the
future of the town. The school house, erect
| ed the past season, is really handsome two
story frame, thirty-6ve by forty feet, con
veniently located, finished in an elegantly
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takes pleasure in announcing that she is pernan-
emily located in FultoL's New Block, on Perry
street, above Third where she will al all times he
glad to receive calls. Especial attention viii be
given to
, 1867-10-01
BARBADOS
Mutual Life Assurance Society.
ESTABLISHED IN 1910.
INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL ACT 1851.
CHIEF OFFICE:
No. 20, HIGH STREET, BRlDGETowN, BARBADOS.

PIQH1S Society, which confines it's bust
a ness exclusively to assuring the lives
of persons resident in the West Indies,
presents advantages such as no other AS
surance Company, labouring in the same
field, can offer. It's scale of Premiums,
although considerably lower than that of
any other Company, has nevertheless been
found quite adequate 10 provide for the
risk of life in the West Indies, and sufi-
Gent 10 create large SURPRISES, out of
which ReverSionary Bonuses, averaging
p per cent per annum upon the mount
assured have been distributed among the
Members of the Society.
Its career, during q period of 81 years,
has clearly demonstrated the fact that the
lives of persons residing in>this part of
the world, are, when carefully selected,
almost as valuable as those inhabiting
Europe, and that they do not demand
such excessive Premiums as are charged
by every other Company.
The following abridged Table shows
the Premiums required to assure $10O,
for the whole term, upon a single life:--
, 1867-10-01
NOTICE.

A Special General Meeting of
Shareholders in this company will be
held at the room adjoining the Saw
ings Bank, on Tuesday the 9Th DC
tober next, for the purpose of MAX
ing some alterations in the present
Rules and Regulations of the Com
pany.
The chair will be taken at IL
o'clock.
Office of the Marine Repairing
Slip Company.
st. Thomas, 2Ist September 1867.
By order of the Board of Direc-
tors,
-CHAS. ~STRANDGAARD,
Secretary.
, 1867-10-01

THE LIFE BONUS of this Company, at
last valuation, August, 1868, averaged 46 per
cent. of the Premiums paid, in some cases
rising to IS, 70, and even rs per cent. Sub
stantial benefits have therefore been conferred
on it's Assures, and as the Life Liabilities
are valued on the principle of net Premiums,
assuming only 3 per cent. interest-(Mc outside
expenses cAargeaMe to the Life Department
for the General Management Of the C0mpamy
being specially limited 6y the Deed Of Settlement
to 10 per cent. Of tie net Life ancome)-there is
every reason to expect equally good Bonuses
in the future.
FIRE AND LIFE POLICIES ISSUED BY
F. B. GRIFFITH, agent.
, 1867-10-01

Assurances of every description on sim
gle lives are granted by the Society for
any sum from 1901 ollarsto1 10, 900 Dollars.
Premiums are received Quarterly, Half
yearly, or Yearly, at the option of the
Assured.
Assurers wishing to discontinue the
payment of their Premiums, may.eilher
dispose of their Policies TO tie Society
upon equitable terms, or obtain a free
Policy for a reduced AMOUNT.
Loans are granted to Members. on the
Security of their Policies.
All claims occurring by death are
promptly met within 3 months after salts
factory proof Of such death has been re-
ceived by the Society.
Strict Investigations into the position
of the Society are made quinquennialIy,
and the surplus then existing is allotted 10
the Members, after q sufficient sum has
been set aside for the purposes of the
Reserve Fund. The next Investigation
and Division of Profits, will take place at
the 31st December, 1870.
The Society has Agencies in,nearly all
of the British West India Islands.
Actuary-ALEXR. S. BURNETT,
Secretary-HENRY CRUMPTON.
MEDICAL EXAMINERS:
DR.. Won. BRETON. DR.. HOLM.
Forms of Proposal, Prospectuses, and
every information may be obtained from
F. B. GRIFFITH,
agent.