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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03

A FINE BRICK RESIDENCE, WITH OTHER
IA brick buildings, stable, carriage and wood
house, a garden of two acres of land, with plenty
of the best fruit trees, shrubbery, &C., &C., and
view superior to any surrounding Rock Island.
Also splendid second hand piano. Address
M. NJ, Post Office Box 467,
may I5dtf 1880 Rock Island, Ills.
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LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS.
THE GREAT FEMALE REMEDY
FOR IRREGULARITIES.

I have tested these drops in my own practice
over ten years, and do not hesitate to say, that
nothing has yet been developed by medical re-
search, that acts so powerfully, positively, and
harmlessly, in cases of female irregularity, as
does this medicine. In all recent cases it never
fails, while thousands who have been long suffer
ers, are indebted to it for the boon of health to.
day.
Although so powerful and positive, they are
perfectly harmless, and may be used at all times,
except when specially forbidden in the directions.
They have been extensively employed by emi-
nent hysicians in France and England, as well
as in my own practice, over ten yeais, and have
yet TO hear of the first instance of failure.
could give you tesim onials of their efficacy from
ladies all over the northern and western states
were they not in their nature private. Over l00,-
600 bottles have been sold the past year. and
hope and trust as many sufferers have beer bene-
fitted. am well aware teat remedy so potent
to remove all distractions may be used for bad
purpose, but trust that where one bottle is TINS
used, ten may fall into the hands of really needy
sufferers.
To all who suffer from any irregularity; pain
ful, difficult, excessive, offensive or ebstructed
Menstruation Lueorrhea, or the train of diseases
on's French Periodical Drops. Being fluid
preparation, their action is direct and posi-
tive than any pills or powders. Explicit direc-
tions, wearing my facsimile, accompany each bot
te .. ..#-
IA They may be obtained of nearly every druggist
in the country, or by inelosing the price to c. G.
Clark ss Co., New Haven, CT, General Ageats
for the United States and Canada. ~. 80.
DR. JOHN L. LYON, $500
Practieing Physician, New Haven, Et.
Price $1.50 per bottle. sep26dweowly.
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a Cure.
This great remedy for all diseases of the
STOM ACH.

+ STOM ACH,
is the discovery of the inventor of Goes valuable
Cough Balsam, while experimenting for his own
health. 1t cured Cranp in the Stomach for him
which had before yielded to nothing but chiore-
form. .,s.sFsEE
The almost daily testimony from various parts
of the country encourage us to believe there is no
disease caused by disordered stomach it viii
not speedily, cure. cuEs-E "a ..-gas-a :
Physicians Endorse and Use It!
Ministers give Testimony Of Its Ef-
ficacy!
And from al. directions We receive tidings Of
cures performed. = - - - - - :
DYSPEPSIA Ef %z5@~
1t is sure to cure.
HEARTBTTRN
One dose will cure.
SICK HEADACHE
1t has cured in hundreds of cases.
HEADACHES AND DIZZINESS
1t stops in thirty minutes.
ACIDITY OF THE STOMACH
1t corrects at once.
RISING OF THE FOOD
1t stops Immediately.
DISTRESS AFTER EATING "
One dose will remove.
CHOLERA MORBUS f..-.
Rapidly yields to few doses.
BAD HEALTH So @a= .5-.'
Will be changed with half bottle.
1T Is PERFECTLY HARMLESS
Its unprecedented success is owing to the fact
that it cures by assisting nature to assert her
sway in the system. Nearly every dealer In the
United States sells it at
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
c. G. CLARK & CO., Proprietors, r
sep26dweowly. New Haven, Conn.
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Attention, Everybody

Being desirous of reducing my stock, in order
to prepare for the Spring trade, will now offer
from this date to my old customers and all who
may favor me with a call,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03
Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific Rail Road Co.
THE OLD CENTRAL ROUTE
CONNECTING THE
Atlantic and Pacific States.

ALL TRAINS on this Road are in direct connec-
ton at Chicago with all Eastern and Southern
Roads to and from all points in the New Eng
land, Middle and Southern States.
AT La SALE, with Illinois Central Railroad
North to Dixon, Freeport, Galena, Dunleith and
Dubuque; South to Bloomington, Decatur,
Sprin gfeld, St. Louis, Cairo, Memphis and New
Orleans.
AT PEORIA, with allroads East, West and South;
also, with Illinois River Packets to all points
on the Illinois River.
AT ROCK ISLAND, with Mississippi River
Packets, to allpoints between St. Paul and New
Orleans.
AT WASHINGTON, KELLOGG and NEWTON,
with Western Stage Co., to all points in Central
and Western Iowa, and at OMAHA, with the
Union Pacific Railroad, to Kearney, Denver,
Fort Bridger, Salt Lake, &C., &c.
On ana after Monday, December 3ath, 1866, un-
til further notice, Trains viii leave Rock Island
Station, as follows:
GOING EAST.
Day Express and Mail leaves at........7 goa. m.
Night Express, q" ........9 COP. m .
Express Freight, ........6 00p. m.
Way Freight, " ........9 COP. N.
GOING WEST.
Passenger Trains leave at 200 a. n and $50 p. m.
Frei ght Trains leave at $50 a. m, and p. m.
Through Tickets for sale, and Receipts for
Freight given to most important points in the
United States and Canadas, by
Freight and Ticket Agent, Rock Island. Ill.
W. II. WHITMAN, Asst Sup't.
A. p. HALL,
Assistant General Superintendent.
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SINGER'S
New Family Machine.

Which has been over ten years in preparation,
and which has been brought to perfection regard
less of time, labor expense, is now conf
IDENTIFY presented TO the public as ineomparably
the best sewing machine in existence.
The machine in question is simple, compact,
durable and beautiful. 1t is quiet, light-running
and capable of performing a range and variety Of
work never before attempted upon a single ma
chine, using either silk, twist, linen cotton
thread, and sewing with equal facility the very
finest and coarsest of materials, and anything be-
tween the two extremes, in the most beautiful and
substantial manner. Its attachments for hem
ming, braiding, cording, tucking, quilting, fell
ling, trimming binding, &C., are novel and prac-
teal, and have been invented and adjusted espe-
cially for this machine. -s.....5-
New designs of the unique, useful and popular
Folding Tops and Cabinet cases peculiar to the
machines manufactured by this company have
been prepared for enclosing the new machine
These are gotten up in every variety of wood,
such as black walnut, mahogany, rosewood, and
the like, and from the plainest to the most Ella
borate pattern and fnish,-th machines them
selves being more or less highly ornamented, to
correspond with the cabinets or tables for which
they are intended.
General Northwestern Agent, 90 Clark St., Chi
go, under the Sherman House.
w. II. NORRIS,
dec22dwtf. Agent Rock Island.
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GOLD MEDAL SHERRY,
PORT AND MADEIRA,.e
HARVEST BOURBUN,
WHEAT NUTRIMENT,
~ n n q

OLD HOMESTEAD RYE,
In addition to our business of selling Wines
&C., in original packages, and in order to insure
to consumers pure Liquors in a compact and con-
venient form, commenced the enterprize Of
bottling and packing in eases our we'll known
Wines. Brandies, Whiskies, &c, and have sent
them out in style that would preclude the pos
sibiity of their being tampered with before reach
ing the purchaser. The general appreciation and
gratifying success that has rewarded our efforts
has encouraged us to maintain the standard as
regards quality, also, to make increased efforts to
retain the confidence and patronage which has
been so literally bestowed upon rs.
" BININGER & CO., .z
Established 177S] Importers of Wines, &C.,
No. 15 Beaver Street, New York.
The above popular goods are put up in cases
containing one dozen bottles each, and sold BY
all prominent Druggists, Grocers, &c.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03

The name of Bininger & Co., No. Is Beaver
street. is a guarantee of the exact and literal
truth of whatever they represent-N. Y. Com
nercidl Aduertiser.
The importing house of Bininger & Co., No.
Is Beaver street, is conducted upon principles of
integrity, fairness, and the highest honor-N, Y.
Epening Express.
noy2deodweowl
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Another Great Triumph
F. C. LIGHTE & CO.'S
PIANOS

HAVE just received the highest premium at
IL the Iowa and Illinois State Fairs, all
the most celebrated makers in the United States,
On the Committees Award Book, after the en-
try of the Lighte d Co. Piano, under the head of
Best Squire Pianos, are the following remarks:
1st Premium-Splendid Instrument. Reasons
why this Piano received the first premium: 1st,
best case; I'd, best ringing tone, most vibration,
taking the same tone and striking with same
power; Sd, best tone 4th, most mellow tone
9th, best melody; 9th, best general finish" The
president of the Committee says that 'the mem
Pers each took to themselves piece of paper and
went from instrument to instrument, each making
their own notes without seeing each others pa
pers, on the following points, viz: First, case !;
second, vibration; third, tone fourth, power !;
fifth, sweetness sixth, melody: seventh, general
finish. The committee unanimously gave the +.
C. Lighte Piano the first premium. These
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03
Rock Island and Oouawka Junctiou

The Undersigned have been awarded the con-
.Eact for carrying q Daily Mail, each way, be-
tween Davenport, Iowa, and Fort Madison, Iowa,
wa Rock Island, Camden Mills, Andalusia, Edg-
Hnston Hamlet Perryton, Aledo, High Point,
view Boston, Keithsburg, Oquawka, 0quawka
junction, Warren, Hopper's Mills, Tywapata,
DaiAas CITY, Pontoosuc, Appansose to Fort Madi-
we have had manufactured for us set of new
and elegant hacks, which are safe and comforta.
Bile; and we have stocked the road with first. rate
horses. 1,-sF.-1-
Vur drivers are sober, discreet end careful men,
and We will pay especial attention to the convey
anee OF passengers between Rock Island and
ages and doing errands.
All business entrusted to our care will ba at
Iaeo ;ut TO with prsmptness and fidelity.
'"soaWE' 3sa@# ]. II. & A. II. ERY,
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FOR SALE. by all Principal Deal
ers and at Wholesale only by
BALLOU BROTHERS

"a - SS4A&A ESG w AoACSSS1C OAAAy Wy
BALLOU BROTHERS
SOLE PA TEETEES,
feb14-dwly 4O3 Broadway, n. Y. City.
a WAY with SPEC
"A TACLES.-0LD
EYES MADE NEW.
easily, without doctor
or medicines. Sent,
post paid, on receipt of
10 cents.
DR.. E. B, F0OHE,
1130 Broadway, n. Y.
WAY WITH UN-
IA COMFORTABLE
TRUSSES. = C0M- ~~
FORT ANDCURE for +-'@ .--~- b
the RUPTURED. =
Sent post paid on re-
ceipt of TO cts. Adj
dress
DIR. E. B. FOOTE,
113O Broadway, n. Y.
CONFIDENTIAL
.... ~ INFORMATION
TO THE MARRIED!
Sent in sealed envelope
receipt of 10 cents.
Address
Dr. B. FoOTE,
author of Medical
Common Sense, 1I30
Broadway, N. 7.
mch14dw3m.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
tx GOOD BUILDING LOTS, IN GEO. L.
- Davenport's addition to the city Of Rock
Island. Price from $500 to $3.50. gwe
Ten Acre Out Lots, Situated on the Camden
road, half q mile from the city of Rock Island,
well situated for gardening and residences.
Terms half cash and balance on time.
70 Acres known as the Cushing Tract situated
on the Camden road, two miles from the city of
Rock Island, and is beautifully situated for resi-
dences, Gardening, Fruit raising-has a good
spring, &e, and is about, a half mile from the
Crock River Water Power" Price, Der acre,
$40, half cash and the balance on time. -s
Also a number of lots in Davenport. Iowa Civ
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in Iowa and
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to -s GEO. +. DAVENPORT,
.bmch97dItf. at Davenport, Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-09
TENNESSEE.

MEMPHIS. Feb. s.-Dr. J. Voolfolk. of
Versailles NY, who left here day teore
yesterday, was since found on the road
eight miles out. with both legs broken and
robbed. lie was known to have had about
$1,000 when he left; he is row in the city
hospital.
Two bold rcbberies were committed en-
the steamer Clifton, ct the wharf this morn
ipg by entering the state rooms and using
chloroform. The thieves rclivcd Geo. w.
Brown, of Metropolis, H., Of nearly 800,
and DIR. Shsttuck, Of Little Rock, Of near
$500.
Ristori closed mos, brilliant engagement
tonight. The large Opera House was
crowded last night to witness her Elizabeth,
and tonight as Lady Macbeth The pres.
here is exravasaut OH her. She leaves for
the Crescent city Tomorrow to Gil an en-
gagemcnt there.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-09
NEW YORK.

NV lohI, Feb. s Geo. n. Carroiito,,.
;. Treasury agtnt at Memphis, from 1868
to 1860, las been arrested on charge pres
irrred by relsury agent Titus, Of ,ml ez
zl'ng public money ard property to the
amount ., s5Gi 900. lie was held for trial
in default OF bail.
The Grand Jury CT tie Cout Of Oyer and
TRIMMER have presented all alleged git
enterprises MS public nuisauces, detrimental
t" the morals Of the C immunity, which
,hou'd BE- ut oncc aha'od. Unless such er.
ton IS aiken they .sil proc 81 more spe,
c.icalls.
EtaiHA. Feb s -ibc steam Touring mill
Of VIM. Holiday u Co. was burned tn
morning. Less 4o.aa0- insured for s29,
coo.
ALBANY, Feb. s.-A bill sa, introduced
in the senate 10 lay, allowing lrdercio ind
railways n New Nogk City.
Both branches OF the Legislature have III
Struc;.d their congressman to advocate aid
to the Northern Pacifc Railroad.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-09
WASHINGTON.

WAsuiyGroS, Feb. g. - The Post Office
Department yesterday afternoon dispatched
oil the mail matter which had accumulated
IN ssh'ngton City for the South, by two
steam tugs which succeeded in forcing their
way through the ice to Alexandria. With
the Orange Alexandria Railroad, the in.
terruptions TO mail transportation is ut an
end fer the winter.
The tobacconi.ts convention APPOINTED
committee TO wait on the Comm, co IF
Ways and Means to present various resolu>
tons adopted for the promotion Of their ma
terial interests.
The President approved the bill providing
that Alcohol made or anniactured from
distilled spirits, upon which the tax imposed
by law is paid, aud burning fluid made OK
manufactur d from Alcohol or spirits Of tur
pentine or csmphens upon which tax is i'm
posed by Law is PAID sail be exempted from
tax.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 0 Last night there
was . spirited debate in the House between
Stevens and Banks, the former charging Il Q
latter with leaning toward MY Policy
The latter repealed the charge. After some
proiitless discussion vote was taken. and
the House refused TO second Stevens de-
mand for the previous question. by 81
against 9S. The result Of the vote is to
still leave the bill open for DISCUSSION
Geo. Peabody has addressed letter 10
Roht. Z. Winthrop, Hamilton Fish Bishop
Mcllvane, Gen. Grant, and others, tonderin.
att the sum oil sl.0OO,U 900, e. he held
Ia trust. a..d the interest thereof applied f
the promotion Il iHtul cc,uri, moral or ia
dus'rial edu aliua afue' g tie ycnng &c ~
more destitute resti Of lie Southwest.
ern state. without otAer dis !.nclon ulsi
Their need aud opportunities II usc.a.nes..
tc also giv's Ie'u.iS>ian 70 Use from tile
lrngpll sdh,t the n,Xi Two year. not eX-
&C 'dn e - PER cent., ard also gives PAT
e:s f.lk ion', # ;be S;ite # Mi.sisSigpi
amounting, with interest. 10 81, 100 600. GA
Which 10 interest has been paid since lsin.
but the validity Of which never was ans.
toned. The latter is long, benevolent and
aud patriotic. Open rcc-ipt O! the letter by
Mr. winthrop, meeting cf thc gentlemen
~ j. named was called TO outsider lhe mai
ter, whereupon resolutions were presented
by Mshap Mollvane, and signed by those
Trustees present in Wsshinslon, expressing
TO the donor their grateful appreciation for
his enlarged and unprecedented gene,os,
ity
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-09

40 hour afier .he Sic. vas Gaed. lie was
nerritd recently ols4 vas a81a, 50 yeafs
PHI ~ !ls az kroaD tie two u.en nsvei
lad my sill culty witi each o.'ief. i'ls h.
g'.esi vii b. lleiI . DAY.
TIE Jou'rs'e nta y. iaes speiisay5 -
Isc Ls6ranl byiresor Democrat laas
have lssned e csa laf 9 State Convention 70
~ - Iowa LIty on the 50 o! april. next.
Frank ] eal. late express messeuger be
laeen 81 IA Cit, AID Couns'l blui'e re
&c a,iy disappeared very m'stcrlouly. tie
leaves family at the former place.
Czlcac,. FEB. 9.--I2 O'Clock. The inur-
derer Of ilson was arrested this iorenoo n
together with his aecompl &C, Wright. q,
their lodgings, AID are now in Jail. Furth. r
report says tina. domeslis trou bie, illicit love
WAS the real cause c! The tragedy. 81! pr
ties being bad characters.
The Journals commercial Of to-day saws ;:
Business IN the dry goods line is dull but
there Is no alteration to notice in the value
o! standard shee,ings, which are in light
SUPPLY with . slightly improved demand.
Weii-kDowD first class makes Of bleachcd
sheetings are in United supply.
Woolen goods are selling a: low figures,
and demand limited
The Journals Washington special says.
There i, tremendous Canadian and Nova
Scotia libby al work with the Ways and
Means COMMITTEE to get a red Lection on az.
iicu'ural products, building stone and coal,
IN elect to restore the reciprocity treaty.
President johnson to Gay cal ed upon
George Peabody, aud personally thanked
him for the muniticent donation which no
has just made o. II iliun dollars for the
education Of To- young men e he South
crn States,
\ Cincinnati specisl TO the Journal saws:
The murder Of MIR. James Hughes, details
Of which were ;elegrapb,d Yesterday, ex
cites great sensation here. No trace Of
tue as-assns has been obtained. The mar
dered man was highly respected and. leaves
an interesting fimily.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-09
mISSnuRI.

81 LouIs, Feb ?.---A cincnrFeat resolu
zion TO amend the State Constitution By
striking out ihlt portion referring to the
qra'lleatians of lawyers. preachers, &c =,
was tabled in the House yesterday.
Tie res Luton requesting the Post Master
General to restore the river mail route be,
tween st. Louis and Keoknk recently dis
ontinued was passed.
The Kansas Senate yesterday passed a
bill taking away al tile right OF dover from
widows residing in that State whose hus-
bands are in the State. Also ono TO allow
the redemption Of Land sold for taxes by
paying per cent. interest Instead of 81
per cent. as now provided
Fred. Douglas delivered another lecture
here last night - = large audience
The cc!nred Eapiisis Of thi, city haze es-
tabi:shed monthly organs
List night was one II the c,iie>t % the
season. The thermometer marked zero a.
seven this 4. N. ..--...
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-09
FROM EuR0ae
E.afest News by rho Atlantic r.c,-
cEraph.

E.atess news by shc Atlantic TEL,
!. cEraph.
Liverpool, Evening, Fsb. Cotton
closed dull
LivErrool.. FEB. 6.-The brokers' circu,
lar reports he sales Of cotton for tho weeL
$4,000 bales. The market has n dawnw,rj
tendency. Middling uplands declined hal,
penny in one week.
Breadstuffs and provisions steady and nm.
changed.
pAE,s, Feb. Prince Napoleon will be
director Of the Paris Exposition
TIE Emperor in ii, address on the a.
.emblng OF the Corps Legislstif will an.
,ounce the final disposition ard close Of NJ
Eastern and Mexican questions
8 POS have advanced.
LoxpoS, Feb The trial of Ex.Gov
Eyre. of Jamaica, has comm. need.
DR.. Dorcin, the Irish railr adj CONTRACTOR
who failed q short time ago, with very
heavy liabl,s is dead.
The Greek Government in n note 10 for.
cirn powers declared the crisis Of the war
Il, ar o, hand ard though their desire Is for
peace. they dean proper to propose m in
crease OF their arny and navy.
Intelligence from sersia represent affairs
so threatening that families Of Turks are
fleeing fiom the country.
Earl Ca nay,rn will introduce into Par.
Lament next week bl for the union Of
Canadian Provinces.
BERLIN, Feb. S. - Negotiations between
the North German States and Prussia were
concluded % day.
II Il said that Bismark will propo Sc in the
ParlIaments of he North German States a
tax on tobacco.
81. pErEasBrsc, Feb. 8. The Russian
Government officially denies the truth of the
report Of a vc.cry in Bokhars.
VIENNA, Feb. Baron Won Hook has
been appointed Minister Of finance in the
Imperial cabinet
LONDON, Friday evcuing, Feb. s.-Not>
wilhstanliag positive aasices to the contra.
~ this morning reports received tonight
state that the ,roibles in Lower Belgium are
increasing
LONDON, fcb. 9.-NooN-A letter from
Garibaldi i, published in Venice to day .e.s
pressing sympathy with the Cretans.
LIVERPOOL, Feb . -NooN-Cotton Oh. rs
strong, prices unchanged
PANS, Feb 9-It is STATE that the Pope
will soon make an appel to Catholic power
to Susian him
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KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. S. Bed Whitesides,
who murdered tho Cincinnati Smith on the
Jacksonville ferry boat. in December, was
convicted of manslaushter, and sent to tic
penisen,iary for eight years.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 9.-Ths Frankfort, Ky,
Senate passed bill 10 pay State bonds, una
siag New York the place Of redemption.
a Stanford, KY, mob hung VIM. Good,
charged with stealing horees At Lawrence,
burg. sw
A gang Of dcsperad les are shooting ard
killi s negroes
negro identified Mr.. Bond rs the man
who t, k MS watch. NLercupoa Bond Shot
AMI lied him.
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C.as.anaIs i.sirs&es.

Ciyoryvari, Feb ~
iorr Raihergn'.t, and the market les trim
without mp ,i,aut { q .nse in prices.
Wheat Quiet ,n3 the market less firm, With
out Important chance.
Iorn- Rather ql.ei, and the market less firm,
WITHOUT i'npoi ianI change in prices.
WIS = NarSe; quiet and without change in
Rye Quiet and unchanged
bmi.y, Market quiet and prices without i'm
portani change.
,'otton--Heid more firmly but prices unchang
ed. at 290s3o for mid.
iroFisions--firm. with moderate demand
BULK Neats-in moderate demand.
iatd--Deil, ut l2l,c,
MES Fork $1,000; and city at 2o.5o
.asgn--jn moderate demand; shoulder at ~
Cheesc-fifm at lie.
HITTER Firm al sdsee.
Hogs-Firm at 81 5ous7 90.