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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-18

TEXAS EPIToMIZED. A Mr.. Hoffman sends
to the Quincy (Florida) Commonwealth the
following terse account Of the present condition
Of things in Texas
provisions cheap aud abundant; corn sell
ing about Is cents per bushel; pork 4 and 5
cents per pound. Large quantities of wheat
made, sufficient for home consumption, at Is
cents per bushel; horses (pretty fair) from $50
to slOO; cotton crop excellent-selling there
from Is to IS cents in gold; freedmen behaving
very well, and giving general satisfaction; lands
remarkably cheap, from the fact that old own
ers are desirous of investing in stock lin the
western portion of the State, and for the pur
pose Of doing this throw lands upon the mar
ket. Emigration unprecedented: health very
good currency gold, except in payment of
taxes, when greenbacks are used at fifty per ct.
discount
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-18

rENO CLARA McNAIR AND HER HUSBAND,
L name unknown, Stephen McNair, Fred.
McNair Henry McNair Robt. McNair, Dolph
Nc Nair Geo. w. 3 ent, and Francis j. Can
non Sheriff of Prince William Co, Commit
tee Administrator Of j ohm McNair, deceased,
Take notice, that [ shall, on the 18TH DAY
OF APRIL, 1867, at the law office of Aylett
Nicol in the town of Brentsville Prince viii
liam Co., Va, between the hours Of a. IN. and
D. m, Of that day, proceed to take the dcposi-
tions of VIM E. LIPS1COMB and others, to be
read as evidence in my behalf. in certain suit
the said county of Prince William wherein L
am plaintiff and you are defendants; and if from
any cause the taking Of the said dispositions be
not commenced on that day, or if commenced
be not concluded on that day, the taking of the
same will be adjourned and continued from day
to day, or from time to time, at the same place
and between the same hours, until the same
FRANCIS A. r. DAVIS.
PRINCE WILLIAM Co., VA, Mar. l2-laW4W
mo BASIL BRAWNER AND Nj MALINDA,
l his wife, Redman F. Brawner, Stephen r.
Meade, John II. Sullivan, and the heirs OF Will
liam Brawner, deceased, whose names are un-
known: Take notice, that on THU URSDA1, the
29th day of March, 1867, between the hours of
sunrise and sunset of that day, at the law office
of A. s. G. E. Stuart, in the town Of Alexandria,
Va, I shall proceed to take the dispositions OF
Charles E. Stuart and others, to be read as evil
dence in my behalf, in q certain suit in chance
ry, now pending in the County Court of Prince
William county, Va, in which l am plaintiff
and Won are defendants; and if from any cause
the taking Of the said depositions be not com,
mepced on that day, the taking OF the same Will
be adjourned and continued from day to day, or
from time to time, at the same place, and be-
tween the same hours, until the same shall be
feb feb 27w1aw4w JOHN r. JOHNSON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-18
Jour T n Otto z S
TN THE COUNTY COURT OF ALI

TN THE COUNTY COURT OF ALENAN-
4 dria County, Virginia, January 10, 1867, Ar
thur Herbert and John w. Burke, partners
trading under the firm name of Burke u Her
bert, and Arthur Herbert, in his own right, on
behalf of themselves and all others, the creditors
of Eliza p. Herbert, deceased plaintiffs, vs.
Caroline Fairfax, Alfred Herbert, Emma Bry-
ant, Edward Herbert, ohm f. Eversfeld and
Lucinda, his wife, John c. Herbert, James r.
Herbert, Matthias Herbert, Hare ?. Herbert,
Upton Herbert, William G. Herbert, Elizabeth
D. Herbert, Herbert Norris, Archibald Fairfax.
and Eliza, his wife, Eugenia Hyde - Irwin,
and Aurelia, his wife, Monimia Caray,, John
Fairfax Charles Fairfax, Henry NJ. Fairfax, an
infant. Herbert @. Fairfax, Orlando Fairfax,
Hunter, Thomas T. Hanter, Madeline
Hunter, Thomas T. Hunter jr., Charlie: Hunter,
an infant, Frank Harwood, and Julia, his wife,
Salle Hunter, an infant, and Minnie Hunter, al
infant, defendants-in chancery.
The decree in the aforesaid cause directs the
undersigned, Master in Chancery, to ascertain
and report
1st The indebtedness of the estate Of Eliza
P. Herbert at the time of her death.
End. The value of personal assets which have
or are yet to come into the hands Of her admin
istrator.
Sd, The real estate of which she died seized,
and its value.
4th The liens or the said real estate, their
amount and priorities respectively.
The said decree further directs the said Mas
ter TO give notice, by publication, III some news
paper published in Alexandria, once q week for
four successive weeks, which publication shall
be equivalent to personal service of notice upon
the parties. .-
CoMM'Rs. OFFICE, Feb, %, 1867.
Notice is hereby given to the parties interest
ed in the decree, Of which the foregoing IS an
abstract that have liked upon TH RS DAY,
the 18th day Of March, 1867, at my Office in the
city of Alexandria, to execute the said decree
JOHN WEST,
Naster-in Chancery Of the
feb 23-1aw4w County Court Of AleSa. CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-18
C QUIT NOT I c z s .
rules held in the Clerk 5

VJIRGINIA AT rules held IN the Clerk
Y Office Of the Circuit Court Of Prince Will
liam county, on the 4th day Of March, 1867,
William Earnest, plaintiff, vs.. Clara Nc ak
and her husband, name unknoow1; Stephen
McNuir Fred. McNair, Henry McNair, Robt.
McNair, Dolph McNair and Francii }. Can
non, late Sheriff Of Prince William county,
Committee Administrator OF John McNair de-
ceased, defendants: In chancery:
The object Of this bill is to have the mortgage
executed by John McNair, in his lifetime, to
the plaintiff, conveying certain lands, situated
in Prince William county, Va, to secure Il
note or bond of $1,000, payable on the lst of
December, 1860, with interest from date. fore
closed said bonds subjected to sale, ard the
proceeds applied in discharge Of said note or
bond.
The defendants, Clara Nc n air and her hus-
band, name unknown; Stephen McNsir, Fred.
McNair, Horny McNair, Robt. McNair and
Dolph McNair, not having appeared and
given security according to the act Of Assembly
and the rules Of this Court, and it appearing by
affidavit that they non residents of this State
it is ordered that the said defendants appear here
within one month aftor due publication of this
order and do what is necessary to protect their
interest in this suit and that copy of this or
der be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Ga
zette newspaper published in the city Of Alex
ardris, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the Court House
of this county. 4 copy, teste:-
JOHN CAMPER, Clerk.
Rrnnt & Wattles =. O. uh 7-laW4W
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
MERCHANTS INSURANCE co.
HARTFORD, CONN.
Cash Capital, 100000
GEO. W. COPP, Agent, Rock Island.


GEO. W. COPP, Agent, Rock Island.
A glance at the eminent services and great pub
lie usefulness of this weil-tried and thoroughly
tested corporation, may be obtained from a peru
sal of the following figures of losses paid:
Maine, $26, 1854, 80 Arkansas, S22, 2,s39,4s
N. Hampshire 19,915,S6 Missouri, 44,726,l2
Vermont, 32I 43 Tennessee, 45,4s2, 30
Massachusetts 34,307, ,SG kentucky, 36,29o,71
Rhode Island, l4,sos, 81 Ohio, 90 e,267,6 so
Connecticut, 1so,925,s7 Indiana, 43,643,46
New York, 400, 9,635,53 Illinois, 16s, 1889
New Jersey, $500, so Iowa, 20,ss0,73
Pennsylvania, 27,sO3,47 Michigan, 53,2s5,02
Maryland, 39,602,95 Wisconsin, 66,107,s3
Dist. of Columbia 1885 Kansas, 9,765,s2
Virginia, -27,24 Minnesota, 14,92s,10
S. Carolina, 20,932,75 Nebraska, 1,l67,00
Georgia, 2l,933,75 California, los, 9,630,24
Florida, 2O,46S,42 n. Brunswick, l4,934,74
Alabama, $3.50 Nova Scotia, l4,2s5,7s
Mississippi, 20,S32,55 Canada, 3s,s73,s0
Texas, 3,96l,9S
All of which have been promptly adjusted and
paid.
Va The man who omits to insure his property
now, must be either negligent, ignorant or reck
less.
~ Call on the undersigned.
GEO, w. COPP, Agent.
Office under Babcock's Hall,
Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

A FINE BRICK RESIDENCE, WITH OTHER
IA brick buildings, stable, carriage and wood
house, 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
NJ. NJ, Post Office Box 467,
may15dH . Rock Island, uls.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
New Post Office Saloon.
Drink for the Thirsty,
Rest for the Weary.

TAMES KEELER, late of Camden, informs his
j old friends, and the public generally, that he
has opened first class Saloon at the above place,
where he invites everybody to come and see him.
The best of Liquors and Cigars always on hand
feb22-dr
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
Chicago, Rock lsland 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 all roads 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 WASHIN GTON, KELLOGG and NEW TON,
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, dc, &c.
On and after Monday, December 30th, 1866, un-
til further notice, Trains will leave Rock Island
Station, as follows:
GOING EAST.
Day Express and Mail leaves at. .......7 Goa. m.
Night Express, '' ........s cop. IN.
Express Freight, I" " ...s....6 00p. In.
Way Freight, ........9 COP. m.
GOING WEST.
Passenger Trains leave at 700 a. m. and $50 p.
| Freight 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
WM B. GRENELL,
Freight and Ticket Agent Rock Island, Ill.
W. II. WHITMAN, Asst Supt.
A P. HALL,
Assistant General Superintendent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
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 or expense, is now conf
IDENTIFY presented to the public as incomparably
the best sewing machine in existence.
The machine in question is simple, compact,
durable and beautiful. 1t is quiet, hght-running
and capable of performing range and variety of
work never before attempted upon single ma
chne,- 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. It's 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-
cialy for this machine.
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,-the machines them
selves being more or less highly ornamented, to
correspond with the cabinets tables for which
they are intended.
JAMES BOLTON,
General Northwestern Agent, so Clark St., Chi
60 under the Sherman House.
w. II. NORRIS.
dec22dwtf. Agent, Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
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 Co. Piano, under the head of
Best Squire Pianos, 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 ;
5th, best melody; 9th, best general finish" The
president of the Committee says that ''the men,
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 f.
C. Lighte Piano the first premium. These
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
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 of female irregularity, as
does this medicine. In all recent cases it never
fails, while thousands who have been long suffer
ers, 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 emf
nent physicians in France and England, well
as in my own practice, over ten yeais, and have
vet to hear of the first instance of failure.
could give you testimonials of their efficacy from
ladies all over the northern and western states,
were they not in their nature private. Over 100,-
600 bottles have been sold the past year, and
hope and trust as many sufferers have been bene-
fitted. l am well aware teat a remedy 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
full, difficult, excessive, offensive or obstrueted
Menstruation, Lucorrhea, the train of diseases
that follow, l would say, try bottle of DR.. Ly-
ons 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
tie.
They may be obtained of nearly every druggist
in the country, or by inclosing the price to C. G..
Clark & Co., New Haven, Ct, General Agents
for the United States and Canada.
DIR. JOHN L. LYON,
Practicing Physician, New Haven, Et.
Price sl-50 per bottle. sep26dweow1y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
OPINIONS OF raEPREss.

The name of Bininger Co., No. Is Beaver
street, is guarantee of the exact and literal
truth of whatever they represent.-N. y. Com
merciai Adrerfiser.
The importing house of Bininger & Co., No
is Beaver street, is conducted upon principles oi
integrity, fairness, and the highest honOr-N, Y,
Epening Express.
nov2deodweowly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04

A WAY with SPEC
n TACLES.-OLD
EYES MADE NEW.
easily, without doctor
or medicines. Sent,
post paid, on receipt of
10 cents.
DR.. E. B, FOOHE,
1l30 Broadway, n. Y.
A WAY WITH UN-
~ COMFORTABLE
TRUSSES - CON-
FORT AND CURE for
the RUPTURED.
Sent post paid ON re-
ceipt of 10 cts. Ad
dress
DIR. Z. B. F00TE,
1l30 Broadway, n. Y.
CONF IDENTIAL
- INFORMATION
TO THE MARRIED!
Sent in sealed envelope
on receipt of 10 cents.
Address
DIR. E. B. FO0TE,
author of u edical
Common Sense, 1130
Broadway, n. Y.
mch14dw3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
S. r. WRIGHT.
ROBERT RALsroN.
LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS OPENED A
L Stable on Market Square, Rock Island, whore
he keeps few geod Horses and Carriages to let.
He also has large covered stage wagon for fish
ing and picnic parties. A share of public pat
ronage respectfully solicited
Jss- Prices moderate. Horses bought and sold.
E. G.. SPENCER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
Rock Island and Oquawka Junctio

The undersigned nave been awarded the con-
tract for carrying Daily Mail, each way, be-
tween Davenport, Iowa, and Fort Madison, Iowa,
via Rock Island, Camden Mills, Andaiusia, Edg-
ington, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High Point,
New Boston, Keithsburg, 0quawka, 0quawka
junction, Warren, Hopper's Mills, Tywapata,
Dallas City, Pontoosuc, Appansose to Fort Madi-
son. aas-A srr rees~.fs vstA
We nave had manufactured for us set Of new
and elegant hacks, which are safe and comforta-
pie; and we have stocked the road with first rate
horses. . e 1@-~sf
Our drivers are SOBER discreet end careful men,
and we will pay especial attention to the convey
anee of passengers between Rock Island and
oquawka junction; also to the carrying of pack
ages and doing errands.
All business entrusted to our care will be at
nded to with prsmptness and fidelity. a.
'uyodWt. ]. u. 4 A. u. EBY,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
FOR SALE.

FOX SALEs
TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS, IN GEO. L.
- Davenport's addition to the city Of Rock
Island. Price from 5000 to $3.50.
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Camden
road, half a mile from the city of Rock Island,
well situated for gardening and residences.
Terms half cash and balance on time.
20 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 q good
spring, &c., and is about half mile from the
Crock River Water Power Price, per acre,
$40, half cash and the balance ON time.
Also a number of lots in Davenport, Iowa City
and LsClaire, and Farming Lands in Iowa and
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. DAVENPORT,
meh27dHtf. at Davenport IoWA.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-04
GOLD MEDAL SHERRY,
PORT AND MADEIRA,
HARVEST BOURBON,
WHEAT NUTRIMENT,
DIN H0MESEEA a u 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, we commenced the enterprise of
bottling and packing in cases well known
Wines, Brandies, Whiskes, &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 literally bestowed upon
BININGER & CO.,
Established 177sl Importers of Wines, &C.,
No. Is Beaver Street, New York.
The above popular goods are put up in eases
containing one dozen bottles each and are sold by
all prominent Druggists, GroeeTs, &c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-02-16

TIE Mayors address, which we pub
lished yesterday morning, contains a
number or propositions which we heart-
lily approve. Especially do we concur
with him in the hope that the Assessor
viii be u faithful, -vigilant officer; one
who has reasonably good idea of the
value Of personal property, and sense
enough when he has seen all that he
can see for himself, to inquire il the
parties have anything in their pockets,
such as gold watches, or anything in
their stables, such as horses; one who
has a proper sense of the ridiculous,
and will not, therefore, wound the feel
ings Of able bodied tax payers by
making them appear TO the pub
lie as poor as Lazarus or a.
of the crime for which Holy Writ tells
u Anauias and Sapphire were carried
out and buried. We sincerely hope the
Assessor will give the rich n fair op-
poTtunity Ofletting their fellow-citizens
know, in "A quiet. unostentatious way
that they have a goOdly share of this
worlds possessions, so that they may
be properly appreciated, and not be
thonghJ to be walking about in gilt
edged pouip osity, with no solid founda-
ton. We nope he will be a man who
has 80 true sense OF justice that he
Will not make fish or one and flesh of
another; man who has sufficient
knowledge OF law TO know, when he
gets u return from a citizen, whether
said citizen signs his name
TO IL Understandings, and in
the full knowledge of the fact
that in law he is regarded as having
EworE TO his return, even though he
tthe assessor,J may have such I'M
bounded confidence in the integrity OF
said citizen that he does not deem il
necessary 70 require him, with uncoy-
cred head and uplifted hand, TO call
Heaven To witness the truth of his re-
turn. We hope that the assessor viii
be a man who realizes that there is Il
difference between the man who owns
large factory, and the man who
pounds bOuflers under the supervision
OF the Street Commissioner, and who
hns conscience enough LEFT in him TO
feel that the latter should at least paw
no more taxes than the former. In
short, we hope the assessor will be the
right man in the right place, and NAV
the Good Man have mercy on him.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-02-16

TIE COMMITTEES appointed 70 select q
candidate for the West Point eadetship,
decided yesterday to unanimously
recommend the appointment Of Thorn
as 5. Hurssy, of clarksburg, young
gentleman of fDe soIdierly qualities,
who served in the army with credit,
and was wounded at the battle of New
Market His age is. - in April next.
His cleverest competitor was Mr.. Root.
Jordan, Of this city, a young gentIe-
man of rather extraordinary intei4ee-
tuaI Developments for one Of his agetlI
years. and very ripe scholarship. The
claims of the two were so nearly equal
that the committee felt reluctant to dis
eliminate, and the award was finally
made to Mr.. Hursey on account OF his
more rugged health. The committee
felt that either of them would do credit
10 the district at the Military Academy.
The other young gentlemen examin-
ed were as follows: Thos. c. Frazier,
OF Ohio county Albert Mountz. South
Wheeling L. NJ. GiImor. Ohio county /;
Danforth Brown, OF weIlsburg; Win
feld Scott, Ohio county, Homer D.
Boughner, of Clarksburg, and Henry
". White, of Parkersburg.