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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-21
River-Logs-Booms, &C.
from the Minneapolis Tribune. 18th


Last evening we saw Maj Geo. A. Campt,
surveyor general of logs and lumber for this
district, who, having Just arrived from St.
Cloud, gave US reliable news in regard to
the logs and booms. The river had fallen
at st. Cloud, when he left there Yesterday
morning, about two inches. The main boom
at Anoka has not given away as reported by
kilograms to St. Paul. 1t was what is known
as ''branch boom" that gave way, letting the
logs against the railroad bridge. There are
about 5,O00,0 600 feet in the Jam against the
bridge. The "main boom" at Anoka, is all
right, and as sound as ever. Rum river has
risen little up to last night. McCan's
boom, at Anoka, broke early yesterday
morning. Loss about 100000.
Stanchfeld's boom, in this city, broke
yesterday morning. Loss about 10000
feet. He had about $500, 900 feet in his
boom, but thus far he has been able to save
the balance. 1t is expected that the remain
ing logs will go out before morning. Rail-
road employees were at work on Wednesday
taking railroad ties from between the logs.
and it is supposed that the extra strain,
caused by stopping them when they come
down against the boom, will cause it to
break. The ropes on the portion of the
boom which holds the remaining logs are
stretched to their utmost capacities.
The water at this point is falling little,
but the rain which passed over last evening
will probably bring it back the little it has
fallen
There have but very few logs gone by
Hastings in all that have gone over the falls
About 100000 feet have been caught in
the booms at st. Paul. and as many more al
Pigs Eye Bar. The rest have been caught
in small booms below, or swept off upon flats
that are overfowed, or lodged on islands OF
the banks. y fsh' i-
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gv From the Boston Pilot.
A RECOVERED CHALICE.

During the siege of Charleston the plate
and records of St. Michaers church were
sent to Columbia and stored in bank vault.
After the burning of Columbia no trace of
these valuables could be found. Not many
days ago the pastor of the church received a
letter from Hon. A. W. Bradford, in which
il was stated that the writer had seen in a
pawnbroker's shop, in New York, silver
chalice, which. by the inscription, belonged
to st. Michael's church, Charleston. Meas
ures were taken to secure the property, and
it has been restored to the church. This
chalics was presented to the church in 1862
by Governor Boone, who, in that year, sue
ceedsd Governor Bull. 1t bears in front the
royal arms of England, and an Inscription
reciting the manner of its presentation. The
Charleston Mercury, after speaking of
the satisfaction of the Charleston people at
the return OF this old relic, says: =
That this chalice should have been found
in a shop in New York. is a presumptive
proof that none of the other valuables stored
with it were destroyed by fire, and that they
are now hidden or stored away in some
northern town. If they were only regretted
on account of their pecuniary value their
loss might still be borne, but among them
are books of record which no money can re
place, and upon which the result of many q
forthcoming legal proceeding may depend
1t is hoped, then, that every man of honor in
the north viii watch for any and every arti-
Gle which can be identified as having been
stolen from southern state and, by 20 do
ing, he will deserve and obtain something
more than the sincere and lasting gratitude
of those to whom these .spoils of war do OF
right belong. IT Il
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The increased fondness for sporting and
games in this country has already been not
iced. But in the general love of it, there is
apt to be decline in the fastidiousness that
would pick out one game in preference to
another. The state billiard tournament is
now taking place in this city, and is exciting
a great deal of interest. The game of bill.
lizards, as uniting exercise with amusement,
should be encouraged in opposition to horse
races and cock fights. The contestants in
the present tournament have shown good
Judgment, too, in adopting the "carrom"
game, which alone forms the scientific game
of billiards. When pockets, !" 'shove shots"
nursing" "spot balls" and everything of
the kind shall be barred from the national
game of billiards, it will become the most
scientific and refined of the games that afford
physical Chicago Times.
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Discussion ON INsURANCE-By agreement
of the disputants a debate upon the relative
merits the..various plans of Life Insurance,
took place yesterday at the office of Mr..
Babcock, in Nickolls Block, in the presence
of most of the Life Insurance agents of the
city. Mr.. J. w. Guiteau, of this city, agent
for the Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New
York, presented the advantages of the "cash
PLAN" Mr.. VIM Charles, of Quincy, H.,
who has been considered well posted on Life
Insurance matters, and represents the Mutu-
al Benefit Insurance Co., of New Jersey,
argued the superior claims ofthe "note PLAN
over that of all others. The debate lasted
two hours, Mr.. Guiteau opening the argu.
ment in quarter of an hour speech The
remarks of the gentleman were attentively
listened to. We understand from those who
were present that the Davenport agent came
out way ahead. AS Life Insurance is a sub
iect in which many Of our citizens are inter-
ested it has been suggested that the debate
be repeated and opportunity giventh public
to attend. There is-no doubt that large
audience would avail themselves of the op.
portunity to hear about, life insurance, its ad.
vantages, &C., from eloquent speakers. Let's
have the discussion by all means.-Daren
port Gazette.
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Abont two o'clock on night not long
agone, three of our city bloods undertook to
enter house on the north side which does
not bear the best of names among virtuous
people, but were informed that there was no
room for them inside. They persisted in
the efforts to get in Notwithstanding the
proprietor warned them that powder would
be burned in the defense of his castle, and
went SO far as to undertake to break down.
sthe door. While this was going on, the
proprietor took down his old "kinh's ARM
and putting the muzzle through the window
that the boys had broken, let her rip. There
was a huge scampering to get out of the
way, which feat was accomplished, though
one of the chaps took along with him full
charge of shot in his leg and thigh. One
shot went through the fellows leg, and the
others penetrated SO deeply that the:surgeon
has been unable to extract them. It will
probably teach the young man to give such
places wide berth Geneseo Rspssdlic.
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Restoration Asked.

The following appears in the advertising
columns of the New Haven Conn., Register
lrad.):
p6OO REWARD STOLEN FROM A
@COU citizen of South Carolina, during the
march of Gen. Sherman, in February, 1866, the
following articles, for the return of which the
above reward win be promptly paid. viz:
One Silver Communion Set, consisting Of eleven
pieces, engraved as donation to "Scion Presby-
terrain Church, of Winnsboro, s. c."
One Silver Tea Set Of three pieces, engraved
"I. E. A."
One Miniature Breastpin on Ivory.
One Lady's Ring, engraved ~. r. A. to E. I.
c.. Single Diamond.
The above articles did not cost collectively,
over the amount of the reward offered, but are
most earnestly desired for the associations con-
nected with them.
These articles with at least five times their
value in other materials of gold silver and jewel
ry, &c.,) were taken possession Of by q soldier
known as Capt. Fuller, supposed to belong to the
14th corps U. S. A. Three hundred dollars
win be paid for the return of the Communion Sci
(Which only cost $262). Satisfactory references
have been lodged with the editor Of this paper
that the money will be paid if the articles are
turned.
New England is the place for such adver
tisements. 1t is full of such stolen articles
Ben Butler was a representative man. A
western officer told us that more Yankee
soldiers died carrying packages of plumber
than were killed in battle Cincinnati En-
quirer.
New England is not the only place where
stolen articles from the south can be found
A search in Rock Island county would dis
close the fact that some very fine professor.
of religion are using articles in their houses
which they ought to be ashamed to keef
from their proper owners. There is very
large and valuable silver waiter in certain
house in this city, the true history of which
we should be glad to know. There are 9th
er articles of silver in the city and county
which are reported to have been stoler
from the people of the south. There art
also horses, harness, carriages and other ar
ticles in this city and county which were
stolen from the people of the south, -and tn,
people who stole them had mo more right t.
take them than they had to 60 into judge
Spencer's house and take his furniture ant
carry it to California.
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Most business men are familiar with the
printed endorsement On the envelopes of a
majority of business letters nowadays: eff
not called for in ten days, the postmaster
will please send this letter back" to the
writer, &c. A Schenectady man has got up
new endorsement on envelopes, which is
an improvement. 1t runs thus ''1f Mr..
Blank don't pay the bill in this dunning let
ter, within ten days, the postmaster may
open this and send us the money himself"
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The Presidents Boston Visit.

Boston, June 20.-A committee of the
City Council proceed to New York to.mor-
row to meet the President and accompany
him TO Boston.
Gov. Bullock has ordered ont the list, 7th
and 9Th regiments of state infantry and the
Sd battalion of cavalry to escort the Presi-
dent on his arrival Saturday afternoon.
The city government of Roxbury and Bos-
ton have made appropriate arrangements to
welcome him. Quarters have been taken at
the fremont House for the Presidential
Darty
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School Election,

TNACCoRDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
i of the amended School Law, Incorporating
the Rock Island School District hereby give
public notice to the legal voters of said School
District that an election will be held at the City
Council Room, in the city of Rock Island, on
Tuesday, June 2jth, (it being the last Tuesday in
the month) for the election Of Three Members of
the Board of Education for said School District.
The Polls will be opened at o'clock A. NJ. and
continue open until 6 o'clock p. NJ.
VIM. EGGLESTON,
Mayor of the City of Rock Island, III.
Rock Island, June s, 1867, dtd.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

EESATE OF GOTTLIEB NESENSOHN, De-
II ceased. The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the Estate of Gettlieb
Nesensohn, late of the County of Rock Island
and State of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no.
tice that he win appear before the County Court
of Rock Island County, at the Office of the Clerk
of said Court in the city Of Rock ISLAND, at the
August Term, ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN
AUGUST NEXT, at which time all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are notified and
quested to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to said es-
tate requested TO make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this Sth day of June, A. D.. 1867.
o. B. HIGGINS, Administrator.
iun21d1aw3w.
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A pardon was issued on Thursday, the
Goth, in the case of General Longstreet, it
having been granted upon the written and
personal application Of numerous prominent
individuals, including General Grant and
prominent officers Of the army and several
senators and representatives.
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Ninety Cents ON the Dollar.
Means of the Company.

Estimating the distance to be built by the Union
Pacific to be i sos miles, the United States Gov
eminent issues its Six per cent Thirty year bonds
to the Company as the road is finished at the ay-
erage rate of about S2s,25O per mile, amounting
to 81, POS, 900.
The Company is also permitted to issue its own
First Mortgage Bonds to an equal amount, and at
the same time, which by special Act of Congress
are made First Mortgage on the entire line, the
bonds of the United States being subordinate to
them.
The Government makes q donation Of IL, 500
of land to the mile, amounting to 20, 032, 200
acres, estimated to be worth $50, 000, 600, making
the total resources exclusive of the capital, SllS
Ale, 900 but the full value of the lands cannot
now be realized.
The authorized Capital Stock of the Company
is one hundred million dollars, of which FIVE mil
lions have already been paid in, and of which it
is not supposed that more than twenty-five mil
lions at most viii be required.
The cost of the road is estimated by competent
engineers to be about one hundred million dollars
exclusive of equipment.
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The President has issued proclamation
announcing the ratification of the Russian
American treaty and the final exchange, the
ratification having taken place on Thursday,
the 10th, between Secretary Seward and
Raron SfnnckeI -. E-sAsy a. - - g -
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The Luxemburgers, for whose city France
and Prussia wanted to fight, have a very
popular amusement in their cat races. Ev-
erybody who has an animal of the feline
persuasion takes it in bag two miles from
the city gates, where, at a given signal, the
bags are all emptied, and the cats start for
home, frightened nearly to death. The cat
that reaches the city first wins the honors of
the race
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Hon. Henry Dodge, formerly territorial
governor Of Wisconsin, and afterwards Unit
ed States senator from the same state, died
at the residence of Hon. A. G. Dodge, his
son. at Burlington, Iowa, Wednesday even
ing, aged IS years. .s-.&s9>...4 - - ss-ss
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1867 Season Arrangement. 1867
lGA NORTHERN ,@A
. Line
PacketCOmpany,
Line Of Passenger Steamers
BETWEEN
st. Louis and st. Paul !
Rock Island, Davenport, Dubuque,
WiROna,
AND ALL INTERMEDIATES POINTS.

AND ALL INTERMEDIATE POINTS.
The Company will run to st. Paul the following
splendid steamers:
DUBUQUE, Capt. J. w. Parker.
HAWKEYE STATE, Capt. Jones Worden.
MINNESOTA, Capt. Thos. B. Hill.
SUCKER STATE, Capt. VIM. P..Hight.
DAVENPORT, Capt. Z. V. Volcombe.
MUSCATINE, Capt. j. W-Jenks.
/ BURLINGTON, Capt. M. Green.
CANADA, Capt, B. A. Conger.
PEMBINA, Capt. --ses 81
SAVANNA, Capt. Alex. McGowin
RESERVE, Capt. A. Lamont.
Leaving st. Louis from Northern Line Wharf
Boat, foot of Washington Avenue, every Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at O'Clock p. N.
All the above boats are manned by careful and
experienced officers and crews, and have-been
thoroughly refitted and repaired, and no exertons
will be spared to add TO the comfort and convent
ence of passengers, and the careful handling of
freight The company own several freight steam
ers and large number of "a No. L" bargcs, the
greater part of which are adapted to carry grain
in bulk and prepared to carry all grain offer
ing, with dispatch. ~
as-The company return thanks tothe public
for their liberal patronage during the last nine
years, and hope to deserve and receive a continu-
ance of their favors. When the business will jus
tify his company will run daily line.
THos. b. RHopEs, Pres't. I. j. BUFoRD, Supt.
TBos. H. GRIFFITH, Sec'y. 1. NJ. Mason, Ag't.
r. NJ. PRETTYMAN, Agent, Davenport.
GEO. W. D. HARRIS. Agent, Rock Island.
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UNITED STATES BONDS.

THE FIRST ISSUE OF sEVEN-THIRTIES
l. 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 convert
them will be forfeited.
Holders can make the exchange at the First
National Bank or at the Bank of MITCHELL a
LYNDE in Rock Island. All expenses of csnver-
sion and of delivery of the Bonds paid by the
Government
Rock Island, May 2, 1887, dw3m.
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A new paper will shortly make its appear
ance, and most likely its disappearance. 1t
is to be the organ of the hotels and chop
houses, and will be called The Fresh Eggs
ham-iner.-ER Punch. !.
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PRAIRIE UNION, June 10

J. B. DAEFoRTH, Sir-The "Good
Templars' Lodge" Of this place are to give
strawberry Festival on the evening of
june 18th, the proceeds to be applied in pro-
curing fixtures &C., for the good of the Or
der, and respectfully request that yon notice
the same in your paper. 1tase IS.
Very respectfully, f
- PETER GRIFFlTH. s,
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Mine Per Cent,

and it is believed that on the completion of the
road. like the Government Bonds, they will go
above par. The Company intend to sell but a
limited amount at the present low rate, and retain
he right to advance the price at their option.
Subscriptions win be received in New York by
the
- CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK, No. Il Nassau
Street, ..EF
CLARE, DoDGK CO., BANKERS, 81 Wall st.
john J. Cisco d SoS, BANKERS. No. 30 Wall
Street,
and by BANKS AND BANKERS generally
throughout the United States of whom maps and
descriptive pamphlets may be obtained. They
will also be sent by mail from the Company's
Office, No. 20 Nassau Street, New York, on appli-
cation. Subscribers will select their own agents
in whom they have confidence, who alone viii be
responsible to them for the safe delivery of the
bonds
JOHN :. CISCO,
TREASURER.
NEW YORK.
OpuNou
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Sands,S Ale.
@ AT VESTS. @

CALOON KEEPERS, HOTEL KEEPERS,
- Restaurants and private families can procure
the celebrated Sands's Chicago Ale, in Barrels,
Half Barrels, and Quarter Barrels, at Chicag 90
Wholesale prices, freight added at Vests, under
Rodman Hall. He has the agency from the man
ufacturer, = : wssrFxEss5rs -
Stock and Cream Ale on draught at all times
II. e. WEST,
apfl6d6 ss2-2Ss% 49, a. Vests Saloon.
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Value and Security of the Bonds.

The Company respectfully submit, that the
above statement OF facts fully demonstrates the
security of their Bonds, and as additional proof
they would suggest that the Bonds now offered
are less than ten million dollars on ST. miles of
road, on which twenty million dollars have
already been expended ON $50 miles of this
road the cars are now running, and the remaining
1S7 miles nearly completed.
At the present rate of premium on gold these
bonds pay annual interest on the present cost
Of
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The New Hampshire house of +

The New Hampshire house OF representa-
tiyes, on Tuesday, by avote of 1871 to %, in
vited the President to visit that state. Radi-
calism showed its meannes and spite by add
ing rider inviting Thad Stevens also. Of
course the President will not visit Concord.
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FOR SALE.

A COTTAGE CONTAINING SEVEN ROOMS
"A andsa good ke-oven, with stable attached;
splendid garden of 81 acres, containing As fruit
trees, all in good state of cultivation. Inc
property is Situated about J miles from the city
of Rock island and will be disposed of reason
ably Apply to M. MARX, e.
Attorney at Law.
Office over the Post Office. junl3dwtf.
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DISSOLUTION.

'hE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX-
listing between Fred. Reidenbaugh and Geo.
W. Burneston, under the name of Ridenbaueh a
Burneston, has been dissolved this day by mutual
consent. The business will hereafter be conduct
ed by Fred. Ridenbaugh, who will collect all 40
counts and pay all debts of the late firm.
aat5e aas#7A FRED. RIDENBAUGH.
.5.oaayy..- GEO. w. BURNESTON.
Rock Island, May 20, 1867. .TflSse.
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Dissolution.

i this day dissolved by. mutual eonsent-Wm.
F. Gilmore having sold his interest in the Plan
ing Mill and stock to A. T. Heath
The Indebtedness of the old firm viii be settled
by the new firm of Biddison & Heath, and to
whom the accounts and notes due Biddison i
Gilmore will be paid. j. A. BIDDIsoN,
VIZ. +. GILMORE.
y Rock Island, nls., Feb. 20, 1867. 1as5
NOTICE. g
) The firm of Biddison & 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 Gilmore fest - II
Rock Island, nls., Feb. 20, ls67Ldwtf = d
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INSTRUCTION I'M MUSIC.

r HAVE OPENED A ROOM IN wEBBER.S
i Block, over Kiesow's store, and am now pre-
pared to give instruction upon the Piano, and
and other musical instruments, either at my room
or at the residence of my pupils, as may be de-
sired. a--s. q I..5 si,ts
Pianos tuned and instruments repaired.
s9as4 WIN. BABC0CK.
Rock Island, March IL DIFF. 80 a.l -
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FINE FARM FOR SALE.

THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE A
i splendid Number One farm, of 100 acres,
well watered in every part, well fenced, and bav-
ing first class improvements The farm is situat-
ed in Richland Grove township, Mercer county,
in the vicinity of villages, school houses and
churches, and only IS miles from the city of Rock
Island. The farm is desirable one, in every re-
spect. For further particulars, enquire of the
subscriber, the premises, by letter, to Rich
land Grove post Office. Call soon and for
yourselves. - DANIEL MOWRY.
Richland Grove, May 81, dw2m.
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Prospects for Business.

The railroad connection between Omaha and
the East is now complete and the earnings of the
Union Pacific ON the sections already finished for
the first two weeks in May were Sli3,0o0. These
sectional earnings as the road progresses will
much more than pay the interest on the compa-
ny's bonds, and the through business oser the on
iy line of railroad between the Atlantic and Pa
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Advertiser is.
FINE FARM FOR SALE.

TIME UNDERSIGNED OFFERS AT PUBLIC
i sale, his farm of 242 acres, lying II miles
from the town of Coal Valley, and adjoining the
Rock Island County Poor Farm. The entire
Farm is in good fencing, has fine orchard, good
dwelling and good improvements generally.
WIN. s. BAILEY,
je21d3twlm. Coal Valley P. o.
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0. ]. DIMICK.

DEAL ESTATE AND LAND AGENT, Of
IL fee in Livery Building, Washington street,
Rock Island, Ill. 3Gst q liza assiIJ..
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PRICES MUCH LOWER !
TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT

on the premises, where suit of clothes can al
ways be made on the shortest notice, in the best
style, and, like everything else at this establish
ment, at the lowest rates. The Tailoring Estab-
lishnent is in charge of Michael Leberknecht an
old and experiencedeutter and fnisher, who has
carried On business in this city for nearly IL years
IF you want nice broad cloths, cassimeres, fan
nes, tweeds yarns, blankets, or any kind of wooden
goods, honestly made, and at very low prices, call
at the