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Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-02-21
NUMBER 43
Brigham Young.

The Census Of his Wipes--Hs First Last, and ser-
eral Intermediates.-Mary Angel Young is the
first living and legal wife Of the prophet. She is
a native of New York, aad isa ine-leokng in
telIigent woman. She is large, porty and dig
nifed. Her hair is well sprinkled with the
frosts of age; her clear hazel eyes and melan-
choly coun tenance Indicate soul where sorrow
rcigns supreme. She has been much attached. TO
her husband, and his iu6delty has made deep
inroads upon her mind. Her deep seated mel
aucholy often produces flights finsanity, which
increase with her declining years.
Lucy Decker Seeley is the first wife in A'Plur-
atty" or the second "woman."
Lucy Decker was married to Isaac Scely, and
had two children. She afterward became a.
Mormon, and went TO Nauvoo 10 reside. Her
husband ISceley) was somewhat dissipated, but
treated her well. She, however, saw Brother
Brigham, and loved him. He visited her, told
her that Seey could never give her an 'exalta-
tom in The eternal world; that he being s'lhgh
in the priesthood" )" could make her queen in
the FIRST resurrection. She yielded to these in
ducemen.s and the promptings Of her inclination,
left her husband, and was 'scaed" to Brigham
Young.
Lucy Decker has brown hair, dark eyes, small
features, fair skin'''and short of stature, but
quite em5onpoiat. She would strongly remind
you of New England wife, "fit, fair and for
ty" In common with nearly all the inmates Of
the harem, she is of very ordinary intellect and
iinted education.
Clara Decker, sister of Lucy Decker, is a short
thick set person, very much like Lucy in.appear-
ance. She is much more intelligent and agreea-
BILE than her sister, and in every way her supe-
rior She is also quite favorite with the p oph-
ct, has three or four children, and is much at
tached!to her 'thusband."
Harriet Cook..was in Eearly plurality, having
been sealed to Brigham at "Winter Quarters"
on the Missouri river, while the Mormons where
on their way to Utah. This was five years be-
fore polygamy was publicly proclaimed in Utah
as divine institution. Harriet is very tall, has
light hair, blue eyes fair complexion and sharp
nc Sc. She is rather slender, but has much pow
er of endurance and look of determination.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-02-21

va Coal ashes in England have been found to
be an excellent top dressing, for clover and grass
lands, especially on dry, sandy, soils. The
quantity used is from fifty to sixty bushels per
acre, spread Immediately after harvest, or dur
ing the winter or early spring. The quality OF
coal ashes is said to be improved by covering up
in.every cart load of ashes one bushe of lime in
its hottest state, for about ten or twelve hours,
when the lime will he entirelv fallen. The
whole is then mixed together, and turned over
three times, when the cinders or half burned
pieces of coal, which otherwise would be of no
use, will be found reduced to as fine powder as
the lime itself. The coal ashes should be kept
perfectly dry, and when thus prepared with lime
and applied to swampy soils, is said to improve
them very materially. Dry coal iashes applied
to night soil, from time to time, frees it from
Unpleasant oder, and forms highly coucentra-
ted manure, which is in proper condition to be
carted away.
Muchiof fhe coal used for fuel lin England is
the soft COAL but we have no doubt good results
would follow..frem the use of the ashes of Amer
lean Goals. Indeed, in proof thatthey have con-
siderable manurial value, we have often seen
squashes and other vegetables growing in great
luxuriance upon heap of coal ashes which had
been thrown out of the CRATES, and entirely free
from a mixture of earth or manures. The con-
sumption of coal IN the inland cities and villages
is becoming every day more extensive, and the
ashes for the most part are thrown away as use.
less material.
To those living within the reach of cities and
villages, it woulG besworth while to collect
this rubbish, and experiment with it.upon grasi
lands with view of determining its real value
1t is mine which may be well worth workings
and which the practical farmers should not over
Iook-U Utica HruLd
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-02-21

Prentice says man sometimes drinks vt his
friends expemss--aiways a, his own.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-02-21
-"Pa. how long does Thad's Congress set2'

"Three or four months, my son."
t.Why, what set Of geese they must be; our
geese only set five or six weeks!'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03
KNOW -HY DESTINY.

Madame E. F. thornton, the great English As
trologist, Clairvoyant and Psychometrician, who
has astonished the scientific classes of the Old
World, has now located herself at Hudson, n. 7.
Madame Thornton possesses such wonderful pow
ers of second sight, as to enable her 10 impart
knowledge of the greatest Importance to the sim
gle or married Of either sex. While in state of
trance, she delneates the very features of the
person you are to marry, and by the aid of an in
strument of intense power, known as the Psychic
motrope, guarantees to produce lfe-like picture
of the future husband wife of the applicant,
together with date of marriage, position in life,
leading traits of character, &c. This is no hum
bug, as thousands of testimonials can assert. She
will send when desired certified certificate,
written guarantee, that the picture is what it pur-
ports to be. By enclosing small lock of hair,
and stating place of birth, age, disposition and
complexion, and enclosing fifty cents and stamped
envelope addressed to yourself, you viii receive
the picture and desired information by return
mail. All communications sacredly confidential.
Address in confidence,
MADAME E. F. THORNTON,
P. o. Box 223, Hudson, n. Y.
mch 20dWIy.
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CARD FROM THE
Watch Company
OF
WALTHAN6, MASS.

This Company beg leave TO inform the public
that they commenced operations in 1850, and their
factory now covers four acres of ground, and has
cost more than a million dollars, and employs
over 200 operatives. They produce 10000 Wat
ches year, and make aud sell not less than one
half of all the watches sold in the United States.
The difference between their manufacture and
the European, is briefly this European watches
are made almost entirely by hand, and the result
is of necessity lack of that uniformity which is
indispensable to correct time-keeping. Both the
eye and the hand of the most skilful operative
must vary. But it is a fact that, except watches
of the higher grades, European watches the
product of the cheapest labor of Switzerland, and
the result is the worthless Ancres, Lepines and
so-called Patent Levers-which soon cost more Ia
attempted repairs, than their original price. Com
mon workmen, boy. and women, buy the rough
separate parts of these watches from various fac
tories, polish and put them together, and take
them to the nearest watch merchant, who stamps
and engraves them with any name or brand that
may be ordered.
HOW AMERICAN WATCHES ARE MADE.
The American Waltham atch is made by no
such uncertain process-and by no such incom-
petent workmen. All the company's operations,
from the reception of the raw materials to the
completion of the Watch, carried on under
roof, and under one skillful and competent
direction. But the great distinguishing feature
of their Watches, is the fact that their several
arts all made by the finest, the most perfect
and delicate machinery brought to the aid
of human industry. Every one of the more than
a hundred parts of every watch is made by ma
chine-that infallibly reproduees every succeeding
part with the most unvarying accuracy. 1t was
only necessary to make one perfect watch of one
particular style and then to adjust the hundred
machines necessary to reproduce every part of
that watch, and it follows that every succeeding
part must be like it.
The company respectfully submit their watches
on their merits only. They claim to make
Better Article for the Money
by their improved mechanical processes than can
be made under the old -fashioned handicraft sys-
tenn. They manufacture watches of every grade,
from good, low priced, and substantial article,
in solid silver hunting cases, to the finest chrome
meter; and also ladies' watches in plain gold or
the finest enameled and jeweled cases; but the IN
dispensable requisite of all their watches is that
they shall be GOOD TIMEKEEPERS. Nshould
be remembered that, except their single lowest
grade named "Home Watch Company, Boston,,
ALL WATCHES made by them
ARE FULLY WARRANTED
by special certificate, and this warrantee is good
at all times against the company or its agents.
ROBBINS 4 APPLETON,
1872, Broadway, New York.
msy9dwly
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CLIMAX.

A plain statement of facts. I inherited Scrofula,
and many of my relations have died of 1t. In
1889 my case was frightful. TumOrs and ulcers
spread until in 1s42, under the advice of my ply
sicians / went to Avon Springs. received no
beneft--tried every medicine and did everything
could. had to rest my arm on a cushion, and had
not been able to raise ii to my head Tor over year.
The discharge from two ulcers was nearly pint
day. Amputation was recommended, but pro-
nounced dangerous. / could not sleep, and my
suferngs were intolerable. friend brought me
an English physician who applied salve with
which he said he had accomplished extraordinary
cures in the hospitals in England. 1t commenced
relieve; persisted in its it finally effected
a perfect and entire cure. 1t is IS4S. 1t is
FIVE years since had the appearance of a scroful-
Gus sore, and my health has been good ever SINCE
procured the receipt of this wonderful article
this blessing of humanity-and have called IL
pages Climax Salve," and allow the public to
use it not as they choose Ihls Is a briet put
]. NJ. PAGE.
GENEVA, n Y, December, 1s4S.
New YORK, Oct 16, 1866.
az have known J. NJ. Page, Esq, of Geneva, N.
v for MANY years. He is one of the first citizens
of Western New York. 1 saw him last week in
good health. His case was a most remarkable one
but actually true IN every Paiaoui"i
Signed DEAAs BARNES.
We have watched the unaided but growing favor
of pages Climax Salve," and availing ourselves
of the knowledge of its wonderful curative pow
ers, have become proprietOrs of the same
1t is sure cure for Burns, Scalds, Serofula Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Broken Breasts, frest Bites,
Chilblains, Stings, Bruises, Cuts, Sweifngs, &c,
whether unsp man or beast 1t subdues pain and
inflammation with surprising celebrity, and heals
burns without a scar. No family should De WIN
out it. tits always wanted, and is always ready.
We win forfeit dozen boxes for any single failure.
We believe there anything like it in the
xorIa TT mt up in tin boxes. surrounded by q
full circular giving facts, directions, testimonials,
&C., and can be ordered by any respectable drug
cist throughout the world. Price only Is cents.
WHITE & ROWLAND.
Successor TO J. n. Page, III Liberty st, New
York. mch26dWly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03
THE GREATEST PAIN-RELIEVER
IN THE WORLD.

Warranted superior to any other, or no pay, for
the cure of Chronic Rheumatism, Toothache,
Headache, Sore Throat, Mumps, Burns, Cuts, In
sect stings, Pains in the Back, Chest, and Limbs
Strains, Old Sores, Swellings; also, to take in
ternally for Diarrhea, Dysentery, Collie, Spasms,
Sea Sickness, Vomiting, and Group. 1t is per-
ectly innocent to take internally, if taken accor-
ding to the directions, and never fails, as thous
ands can attest. 1t first introduced in ls47,
and now millions of bottles are annually sold.
Every one who mas once used it, continues to do
so, and recommend it to their friends as the most
valuable medicine extant. Certificates enough to
fill a dozen newspapers have been received by Dr..
Tobias. His medicine, the Venetian Liniament,
will do all that is stated, and more. No one will
regret trying it. Those residing at distance
from physician, will find it a reliable medicine
to have on hand in case of accidents. Ask for
DIR. Tobias Venetian Liniment, and take no 9TH
er. Price so cents and 81. Sold by all Drug
gists. Depot Sc Cortlandt Street, N. Y.
may9dw1m.
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Wonderful but True.

MADAME REMINGTON, the world-renowned
Astrologist and Somnambulistic Clairvoyant
while in a clairvoyant state, delineates the very
features of the person you are to marry, and by
the aid of an instrument Of intense power, known
as the Psychomotrope, guarantees to produce a
perfect and ife-hke picture of the future husband
or wife of the applicant, with date of marriage,
occupation, leading traits of character, &c. This
is no imposition, as testimonials without number
assert. By stating place of birth, age, dispo-
sition, color of eyes and hair and enclosing fifty
cents, and stamped envelope addressed to your
SELF you will receive the picture by return mail,
together with desired information.
Address in confidence,
MADAME GERTRUDE REMINGTON,
2. 0. Box 297, West Troy, N. Y.
mch20dwIy,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03

A Richmond (Va,) paper says There
is in this city young married woman, who
is very strongly afflicted with mania for
initiating the Growing of the morning cock,
while in state of somnolence. We are
assured that at the hour appointed by Ma
ture for chauticleer to brighten away the mid
night-prowlers from yawning graveyards, the
fortunate husband of the Growing wife, on the
first night of his marriage, was reused from
his slumbers by q most lusty Growing. On
opening his eyes, what was his establishment
to behold his better-half seated in the middle
of the connubial couch of conjugal bliss,
tapping her wings and growing in most
loud and clear voice, stretching out her neck
after the most approved rooster-fashion.
Three times did she thus "herald in the morn, I
and then sank back and slept on. In the
morning, he spoke to her about it, and was
not more surprised than amused to learn
that she had been born in the country, and
that favorlte Shanghai which roasted with
ms feathered family in the hen-coop, near
the window OF the maternal bed-chamber,
frightened her mother by his loud Growing,
and thus the child was marked" And ever
since-yes, even when a babe living in the
cradle, she has been wont to wake the echoes
of the coming dawn by initiating eve rooster, u
and still, each morn she "aaps her wings
and Crows As the business of the husband
requires him to rise very early, he is rather
pleased than otherwise to find his wife pos
sessed of this additional accomplishment,
which dispenses with the necessity for an
aarm.clock, though having heard his grand
mother say that the "crowing ola hen indi-
Gated ill-luck, unless her head was immedi-
ately cut off," he is in some doubt whether,
m nrr0 &N. e l.
hold, he is in duty bound to stop his wife's
Growing by severing her musical throat. We
ADVISE him to let his chen" crow on, so long
as she does not "peck" him. Some persons
may question the truth of this remarkable
incident; but we can assure such that it is
true In every particular, and can be vouched
Ior 6y responsible parties who have known
that ladies who do not desire "crow;np
dren,' should not sleep too near the hem
coop.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03
New prsnar.tion for the Taath

Rogers Fragrant Odontoline removes all
substances destructive to the Teeth, prevents
discoloration, the accumulation of Tartar
and spongy relaxed condition of the gums,
imparting pleasant and fragrant refreshing
taste to the mouth Put up in handsome
boxes containing one bottle liquid and one
box powder. Price Is cents.
Sold by druggists, perfumers and fancy
goods dealers. dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03

Rock ISLAND, May 81.
The current value of the articles named below is
subject TO changes, bat the following quotations
correct for the date of this report
Flour-Spring Double Extra, in bbls. $l3,S0 at
Wholesale, and $l4. 40 at retail Sacks, $l3,4O at
wholesale, and $500 at retail. Loose, $500 at
wholesale, and $3.50 at retail.
Wheat-No. l, s2,2o. No. 2, 200. Rejected
i,60al ,70s& G's ~t@4@s p f-@-
Cern-75 to soc
Oats-65a70c for IS lbs.
Rye, 25a1 40. E.r -..rta
Barley-No. 100. No. 2, so.
Beans-2, eea2, so #-
Onions-75c per bush.
Potatoes-90a95c.
Eggs-l24c dol.
Butter-Very choice lots, for retailing, will
bring 20a22c.
Sorghum-40a60c.
Sslt-3,35a3 so per barrel.
Kerosene-Wh olesale, barrels included, 50a52 /;
retail zoe.
Highwines-$2,20.
Poultry-Live chickens, $2,40a3,00 per doc.
Dressed, 70 per lb. Turkeys 12al5c per ID.
Pork-For live hogs 5a54c.
Beehive weight, common 3,00a4, SO. Prime
shipping 6,75a7 so per hundred pounds.
Hay-Prairie, $1la14 per ton ; Timothy $3.50
ASSOC.
Wood-Oak S., 90 to 700 a cord.
Coal-At the Coal Valley Yard, on the Levee,
coal is sold at IA cents, the cost of delivering 20
be added.
From teams, in Market Square, at i5alo cents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03

MEAT INsPEcToR.-Mr. George F. Wag-
ner, one of our best butchers, says he will
give $40 year towards paying the salary
of meat inspector, to be appointed by the
city council-a man who shall examine every
animal before it is killed, and examine the
meat after It is brought to the shop for sale.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03

nEMARKABLE.-It is a noticeable fact that
during the last two terms of our circuit court
no person has been sent from this county to
the penitentiary. If our people continue to
grow good, at that rate, the shereffs Office
viii 60 a begging next term.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03

excellent company of Equestrians and Gym
nasts will exhibit in this place on Thursday
next, both afternoon and evening. Our
Muscatine and Davenport exchanges speak
very highly of it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03

YANKEE JOHNSON has had another drunk
good; he don't buster around town and abuse
people, and make indecentexhibitions of
himself, as formerly. In fact the fellow has
wilted good deal under the wholesome dis
cipline of our police. Let them follow him
up and he will soon quit.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03

MUSICAL CONVENTION FOR THE CHILDREN.
MIR Bennett commenced regular musical
convention this morning for the children at
the Baptist Church. All were invited tree of
charge, and large number, we are glad to
know, availed themselves of the opportunity
to improve in singing. The convention will
continue four days-two sessions daily
closing Thursday evening, June 9th, with a
Jubilee rehearsal.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03
BANKING HOUSE OF
Jay COOKE & co.
NO. Oh WALL STREET.

Cor. Of Nassau Street, NEW YORK.
We buy and sell at the most liberal current pri-
ces, and keep on hand a full supply of GOVERN
MENT BONDS OF ALL ISSUES, SEVEN
THIRTIEs, and COMPOUND INTEREST
NOTES, and execute orders for purchase and sale
of STOCKS, BONDS and GOLD.
CONVERSIONS.
We convert the several issues of Seven Thirties
into Five-Twenties on the most favorable terms,
taking the LIST series at Government Rates, allow
ing commission to dealers, and paying freight
to and from New York. Circulars with full par
ticulars furnished upon application.
JAY COOKE & co.
msy9dw1y.
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Go to the Best.

Go to to the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad-
dress enclosing stamps the Bryant STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03

CoNrRAcT LET.-Mr. Volk has let the
contract of sinking shaft to the marble
bed, at the Buffalo oil well, to Messrs. Dutch
er & Ford, who reside on the farm where the
oil we'll is located.
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caldwell's Occidental Circus

VIII exhibit in Rock Island on Thursday
june 9th, both afternoon and evening. AID
mission so cents; children 25 cents.
iune3dtd.
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ROCK ISLAND ICE co.

THIS OLD ESTABLISHED FIRM DESIRES
l. to inform their many customers that they
have on hand an abundance of ice of a superior
quality and ready to supply them at u mo
ment's notice.
Leave orders when the wagon comes round, or
at o. B. higgins, City Scales.
A. II. LAMBERT, Agent.
Rock Island, April Is, 1867.
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Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I. o. o. F..
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at O'Clock P. NJ.
w. I. NORRIS, n. G.
CHARLES ENGEI, r. S.
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LOCAL. coLUnErG.
Caldweu's Occidental Circus

FIFTEEN CENTS q line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
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The haste that we have been Obliged t,

The haste that we have been obliged to
use in reporting the remarks made at the
court house to-day has probably led us into
some errors of language, and some omis-
sions, but we have done the best we could
under the circumstances. Of course they
were much more interesting in their extern
poraneous delivery than in the reading still
we think our readers will regard them as
very proper and appropriate to the occasion.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03
Apprentice Wanted.

A good, steady, well educated boy, 16 to
18 years of age, is wanted at this office as an
apprentice. for term of three years. None
others need apply.
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I'M TIE CORAL CAVES
A YOUNG LADY

Returning TO her country home, after a sojourn
of few months in the city, was hardly recog-
nized by her friends. In place of coarse, rus
tic, flushed face, she had soft ruby complexion
of almost marble smoothness, and instead of
twenty three she really appeared but eighteen
Upon inquiry to the cause of so great a change,
she plainly told them that she used the Clk-
CASSIAN BALM, and considered it an inval-
liable acquisition to any ladys toilet. By its use
any lady or gentleman can improve their personal
appearance an hundred fold. 1t is simple in its
combination, as nature herself is simple, yet un-
surpassed in its efficacy in drawing impurities
from, also healing, cleansing and identifying the
skin and complexion. By its direct action on
the cutice it draws from it all its impurities,
kindly healing the same, and leaving the surface
as nature intended it should be- clear, SOFT smooth
and beautiful. Price 81, sent by mail or express,
on receipt of an order by
w. L. CLARK & CO., Chemists
No. West Fayette street, Syracuse, n. Y,
the only American agents for the sale of the same.
mch20dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-03
Tyne Metal.

Old type in any quantity for sale at the
ARGUS office. Equal to Rabbit metal for all
mechanical purposes.
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CaldweIrs Occidental cirous

viii exhibit in Rock Island on Thursday,
June 9th, both afternoon and evening. Ad-
mission so cents children % cents.
iune3dtd.
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Will exhibit in Rock Island on Thursday,
June 9th, both afternoon and evening. Ad
mission so cents; children 25 cents.
june3dtd.