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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

New CORPORATION CLERK IN MoEINE.--
The new liberal board OF Trustees, in Mo.
line, have elected A. F. Swander, Esqr..
(democrat) clerk. This is an excellent ap.
pointment. Mr.. Swsnder was clerk for the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27
HOW MANY THOUSAND OF persons

low MANY THOUSAND OF PERSONS
IL do we daily behold, both male and female,
who are suffering out a miserable existence from
the effects of secret indulgence, or from virus
absorbed into their system from venerial dis
ease. Look at their paid, emaciated and disfg-
ured faces, and their broken down constitutions,
depicting disease and its horrible consequences;
disqualifying them from marriage, the enjoy
ment of life. 1t is, therefore, important for
those sufferers TO know that, by calling upon DR..
}. HATES, they can be effectually cured. He
As a physician who has made private disease"
his especial study for thirty-two years, and who
has cured upward of thirty thousand cases in
Cincinnati alone within the last twenty years.
He is therefore competent to cure every form of
disease, both recent and chronic, in the shortest
possible time, without mercury or other poison
Gus medicines. Be careful that you fnd DIR.
KATES, at his old established Office, l53 Syca-
more street, Cincinnati, Ohio, first house below
Fifth street, west side. DR.. HATES attends to
his patients personally, and may be found in his
office from s O'Clock A. NJ, till o'clock p. NJ.
Sundays from 3 a. N. till IL A. N. All conf
Dental 0ct22dswIy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

WATER WoRKs.-It is the intention of
the government authorities TO commence
work on the Moline water power improve
menss, as soon as the water falls sufficiently
for that purpose.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

CARPETS AND On CLorHsi The choices.
assortment and the lowest prices in the state
at Wadsworths.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

SPRING AND SUMNER SHAwLs in good va
riety at Wadsworth's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

THoMpsoN's GLOVE FITTING CoRsETs-
two qualities, both colorsd and white, at
Wadsworths.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

FORTY CENrs line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

BLACK SILKS for Cloakings and Dresses,
the largest assortment the best goods, and
the lowest prices seen since the war, at
Wadsworth's
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27
THr New MISSISSIPPI r. r. BRIDGE

The New MISSISSIPPI r. r. BRIDGE
The Davenport Democrat says, "The pros
poets for the proposed new railroad bridge
are not sufficiently luminous to call for special
mention There is to be a presidential elec-
ton this fall, and the bulk of the appropria-
tons have to be made in furtheranee of the
success of the radical ticket. In that direc.
ton the Freedmen,s Bureau and the stand,
ing army must be studiously cared for.
Bridges and general commercial enterprises,
must,of course, succumb to these consider
atoms.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

PERsoNAL.-Thousands of people who
know Fred Burnham, so long at the Briggs
House, Chicago, will regret that they are
not again to see his good-natured face at the
desk Of that popular and excellent hotel.
Fred has been promoted-received an ap
pointment in connection with some railroad
in Kansas,a his address is F w. Burnham,
Ottawa, Kansas. His place at the Briggs is
filled by Mr.. c. c. Hilton, of this city, form
erly clerk in the Briggs. People from this
vicinity who stop at the Briggs will find
Charley Hilton attentive to all their wants.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27
Neu York Market.

Telegraphed to tho ARGUS.
New YORK, April ~.
Flour-prices unchanged.
Wheat-frmer and quiet; 60s65 for No.
spring in store and afloat; Ssh do delivered.
Cern-dull and heavy at 1911 for new mixed
western at1oat.
osts-dull; SIS for western in store.
Pork-frn; 2s,9o@zsrl0 for new mess
27,50@7s for old.
Lard-quiet and steady at ls@1S3-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27
Daily argus.
Yrsmium Fob Printing.

Orders for Jon PRfsrIsG will meet vita promp.
attention at the ARGUS OFFICE, and be executed
in the very best manner and at reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

ALExANDER's KID GLOVES, in all spring
colors and all sizes at Wadsworth's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

PARAsoLs,. new and elegant at Wads
worth's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27
Early Closing,

The undersigned retail grocers of the City
of Rock Island hereby agree to close their
respective places of business at the hour of
8 o'clock, in the evening, during the present
season, with the sole exception of Saturday
evening, commencing on Monday evening
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

SPRING CLoAKs, new styles at Wads-
worth s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

Dry Geops of all kinds, the best assert
ment and the lowest prices east of New York
are now offered at Wadsworth,s. --.y
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

In ST. Marys (catholic) church, Rock Island,
Sunday, April 26th, 1868, by the Rev. Father
Abt, of Hampton, Mr.. HENRY DEIsENRorn,
and MIss FRANCESCA REIsHARDr, all of this
city. a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

Dress GooDs, in all the latest styles, fol
spring and summer wear, at Wadsworth's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27
SlMELIA sIMILlBUS CURANTUR.
HUMPHREYS
RoAEEoPATHIC SPECIFICS

HAvE PROVED, FRoMTHE MOST AMPLE
LII experience, an entire success: Simple,
Prompt, Efficient and Reliable. They are the
only Medicines perfectly adapted to popular use,
$50 simple that mistakes cannot be made in us
ing them; so harmless as to be free from danger,
and so efficient as to be always reliable. They
have raised the highest commentator from all,
and will always render satisfaction
Nos Giants
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

e gtFAMILY CASES. - ~ -
Of IS to 70 large Walls, moroc.
co or rosewood case, contain bee.
ing specific for every ordina-
nv disease q family is subject
: to, and books Of directions,
Smaller Family Ond Travelling Gases,
with 20 TO % walls. from IS to SO
Specifies for all Private Dissases,b both
fer Curing and for Preventive treat
nent, in visis and pocket cases. SIREN % to S6
f' PONDS EXTRACT,
Cures Burns, Bruises, xameness,
Soreness, Sore Throat, sprains,
Toothache. Barache. Meuralgia,
Rheumatism, Lumbago, Piles, Sore
Eyes. Boils, stings, Bleeding of the
Lungs, Hose, Stomach, or OF Files;
Corns, Ulcers, Old Sores. Price 90
cts. TO 01.15.
GG- These Remedies, except PONDS EX.
TRACT, ~ the case or single box, are sent to
any part Of the country, by mail or express, free
of charge, on receipt of the price.
Address HUMPHREYs' SPECIFIC
HEMEOPATHIC MEDICINE CO,
Office and Depot, No. 500 BROADWAY, New York
DR.. HrnPHaE rs is consulted daily at his Office
personally or by letter, as above for all forms Of
disease. q.
For sale by HARRISON a sTARKs, Daven.
port, Iowa, and o. GR0TJAN, Rock Island.
febl4dIy.siT 2 e bees
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27
FOR SALE.

A LOT OF SHELVING, Drawers and Counters,
IA in good condition. Enquire Of
apr20dtf. A. +. CUTTER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

NorIcE Is hereby given ths. the undersigned,
as guardian eft David A. Bishop and charlotte
ne "A ts,,n NJ The Circuit Court in and for the
county of Rock Island, in the state OF Illinois,
to be begun and held at the court house in the
city Of Rock Island, in the county ana STATE
asSre aid an the second Monday in May, A. d.
1865. amply to said court, sitting in chaneery, for
an order re sell the following described real es-
tate, belonging to the said minors and situate in
The said county of Rock leland, to- wit: The
undivided one-fOsrth part Of the northeast quart
or Of section seven CD, Of the north half Of Sec
ton eight (s),-and Of the northwest quarter OF
section nine (9l, all in township sixteen 10,
north of range one az, west of the fourth t4thl
principal meridian subject TO the rlgnt o. cover
OF Ma arsce G. Bishop therein,-ior the Pur-
pose Of investing the proceeds thefeoa Ae0sf uiN
TO Law.
Rsek Island, III, April ~, A. D. isoe-
GaAcE C. BIsaoP, Guardian OF David A. BISHOP
and Charlotte NJ. Bishop.
Osborn Curtis, SoPs for Pefr.
aprled1aW3w. ~
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27

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DON & ELLIOTT
Now offer the largest stock of
House Furnishing Goods
IN THIS CITY.
STOVES
refrigerator. Water Coolers
Tlublef Drainers, Brushes of all kinds,
E,eneled Wares, Pumps,
lie I'd and Iron Pipe, Cutters,
Roofing, Spouting,
And all kinds of Job Work promptly attended
DON d ELLIOTT.
Illi.ols ST., nearly opposite shaw q Enc.
STOVES
ATTENTION, BUILDERS!
T,HE SUBSCRIBER IS NOW MANU-.
J. featuring at his Planning Mill, all sizes OF
ZACH N0o,=sEFnnaniS>
SAsn,A9o0Rs2BL
MouIdinOs,
DOOR q WINDOW FRAMES,
Such as arc usually required By Builders, and he
feels confident that be make it for their inter
est 90 purchase of him, instead Of sendingtO Chi
csgo or any other place.
TKy ExN6g
He has a good Turning Lathe and an No.
man TO run it, and warrants satisfaction given for
all orders in this line. Newell Posts and Bslus-
tere turned 70 please the most fsstidious.
J. A. BIDDIsOk.
#. a. b ALCH,
wholesale and Retail Dealer in
PORT BYRON MMEi
(msde by R. B. Chase Son.
PIastering Hair, Cement, Stucco,
and Building Rock.
Also manufacturer of the
ROCK ISLAND LIME.
Persons who contemplate building, this season.
/ ere invited TO call and contract for the above
building material, at the
PORTBYRONL LIME DEPOT.
l on West Eagle Street,
mch16dwt, near the Rock Island House.
Painting & Paper Hanging
IHCHE undersigned, under the firm of Sehlem.
| l. mer, Smealon & Co. are now prepared to do
all kinds Of work in the line OF
House Painting,
| Sign Painting,
I Ornamental Painting,
Paper Hanging,
/ Glazing, .-
| a. Calcimining, &C., &c.
Their long experience in the business warrants
| them in saying that they can do work TO the en-
tire satisfaction Of the most ciitical.
Wsrranting ell their work 10 be done in the
best manner they hope for n share Of the patron
1 age of the public.
4 Ea-Work done in The counfrv uhar vapted.
I Ss-shop on Eagle stree, opposite Gas works.
JOHN SCHLEMMER,
FRANCIS SMEAL0N,
JAMES JOHNSTON.
Rock Island, Jan'v dsG
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-27
VIM. n. THOMPSON,
PROPRIETOR OF THE
VULCAN FOUNDRY
AMI
Machine Shop
MANUFACTURES OF
STE AMBoAI
AND
LAND ENGINES
OF ALL SIZES.

Flour, Sugar snd Saw Min Machinery, House
Castings and Iron Railing, Lard Kettles, Bells
and Brass Castings. Boring apparatus forged
and finished for boring ATtesisn Wells OF any
kind, made Of the best msterisl-msde 70 order.
Farmefs who will be in want Of Cane Mills
this year, would do well TO give their orders sooD,
10 order 10 have their mill in proper time.
I have large mill patterns, that can be only
made TO order.
Any one in want Of heavy castings for any
purpose, would do well 70 give me q call, before
acing 10 a distance-to get what can be made at
home just as we'll, and with much less eapeDse-
Repairing dope on short notice.
VIM III THOMPSON.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-10-28
some Wr. Hubbard" I"

The Pittsburgh Post of yesterday has
rhe following touching reference to a
small noturiety of this locality:
Some Mr.. Hubbard of West Virginia
telegraphs to the Commercial of this city
that the recent Democratic gains in
West Virginia, are deliberate and per-
sistent lies. This is the way Republi-
cans argue. The seat of every Dem
Ocratc member of Congress elect
ed this year must be contested,
every Democratic gain or vie
tory is a persistent lie. This is the
language of blackguard, but will not
deceive anybody at all anxious for the
facts. Democracy is based upon eternal
truth, aad ike truth may be crushed to
the earth, but it will rise again, despite
cl.umuy or the father of lies himself.
There is delicate accuracy of descr'p
ton about the phrase "some Mr.. HUB
BARD" that is quite felicitous. Never
iheless we assure the Post that so far a
the telegram in question is concerned
it represented, not "some," but the sun
total of its author. Like the master
piece of the artist, it expressed the
whole soul of his genius, and upon Il
hung his every hope for eminence anC
fame.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-10-28
Wonderful story iii Truc.y

A wonderful story is in circulation in
this town this morning, about man at
Crisfeld who has been stricken down
for blasphemy. The story runs thus;
The man Eve can't learn the name) on
Sunday last started off very early to 60
fishing. His wife tried to persuade him
not to ge, insisting he would be violat-
ing the law of God by so doing. The
man remarked that he could 60 and
"catch mess of fish before Jesus
Christ was awake" and proceeded to
the AnnamessiX river. On arriving at
the shore he sank down in the sand up
to his neck, where he still remains, not
withstanding every effort made to ex-
tricate him by digging away the sand.
This has been done and his boots cut to
free his feet, but he still remains there
as inextricable as ever.
Mr.. Wilson, our telegraph agent at
Clayton, sent a telegram last night 70
learn the facts in the case, and the op-
orator at Crisfeld replied that they
were as stated above. The greatest
excitement is reported to prevail there.
We give the item as furnished by the
railroad employees here, without vouch-
ing for it in any way. 1t beats the
ghost story.-Smyrna (Yd.) Times.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-10-28
From Macnillans Magazine.
Roast Donkey,

Everybody who has eaten roast don
kew has pronounced it excellent. In
flavor it is said to resemble turkey,
though the color is considerably dark,
er. The accomplished gourmet is aware
what animal it is that contributes most
largely TO the composition of the best
sausages in the world-the Lyons sau-
sages. The animal in question is very
clean feeder, cheap, hardy, and subsists
easily at little cost, and it seems within
possibility that donkeys may be reared
on the poorest commons not only a:
beasts of burden for the use of the poor
but as luxurious addition to the ban
duets of the rich; and since France
Austria, Russia, Belgium, Denmark, anC
other countries have taken to hippo
pbary. the donkey may be expected, al
an early period, to make successful in
vasion of the United Kingdom in a new
character.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-10-28
From the Boston Post.
The Five Weddings in Boston-Pretty
Drcsscs-Presents, Etc.-A 100000
DOwry

The five fashionable weddings which
took place on Thursday last have been
the topic universally discussed in large
circles surrounding the interested par
ties and also among those not within
the lines. AS the happy pairs all liked
upon the hours of IL and II, 1t was be
yond finite humanity "to be in at the
death" of but two out of the five. The
first of these 1.-TWO" took place at Irlnl-
ty Church, at half past IL, where dis
tinguished oculist married the twin
daughter of the former rector OF Grace
Church. The bride looked more lovely
than usual in her full bridal dress of
silk lace, and orange flowers; and al
though the wedding was quiet one
q large number of offashionables filled the
pews and lent livening air to the SOM
bre church. A few of the toilettes were
noticeably elegant, but the majority
were simple and unobstrusive. The
most brilliant and most thronged we'd
ding of the day, however, was at the
Old South Church, where an immense
crowd began to gather at an early hour
to witness the marriage of the daughter
of one Of the richest wool merchants In
town. This bride wore an extremely
elegant white satin with train, which
TO speak within bounds, must have been
three yards in length. Sashes OF the
same were looped behind. Sprays OF
orange buds were scattered over the
skirt and composed the corsage, which
was worn very low, the veil completely
enveloped both face and figure, and as
the bridal party appeared murmur OF
admiration ran from lip to lip at the en-
chanting effect. Many of the tollettes
worn on this occasion were absolutely
gorgeous, and each new claimant that
arrived was thought more elegant than
the last. One, and the most superb,
was of white satin, with q gold colored
satin camargo worn over the enormous
train. Fichu of the gold color trimmed
with the same. Another of q delicious
sea green silk, with black thread lace
flounce and fichu. A sultan cOlored SILK
attracted much attention, made decol-
lettee, and camargo skirt with white
lace fichu. Also light blue silk, with
! a rich white lace over-dress. These va
ried hues, besides hundreds of others,
made the centre of the church look like
garden Of rare flowers, and it would
have been welcome spectacle to the lit
tie "doll's dressmaker," as it certainly
was to less interested persons. A bril-
liant reception followed, but the rain
and dull day were serious annoyances to
| the carriage load of delicate dresses,
/ and the anxious wearerS set down be-
fore the hospitable door. Included in
wedding gifts that were numberless,
was the very substantial one of thor,
oughly furnished house in Newbury
street, and dot of one hundred thous
and dollars. The other weddings were
at Emanuel Church, Bedford street, and
at Kings Chapel respectively. While
their returning clvalcades stopped the
way down town, rustic of silksand the
odor of flowers pervaded the quietel
streets and squares.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-10-28
a Tall Table.

The iHteiiigcRcT processes to have
election returns from thirty-three cOun'
ties in this State, and parades table
Of figures showing 1000 majority for
STEVENSON. 1t asks the REGISTER to
diSproye them. We proceed to do so.
The Barbour county majority is stated
At 80. This is Phillippi estimate,
written as the IatelligeRcT man knows,
before the Barbour returns could pos
'bly have been made.
Kauawha county the IntelHgeHcer's
table places at 10. A dispatch
on the first page of that pa
per simply says that Kanawha
Is Republican as far as heard from.
Aswc stated on Monday, the reported
majority of l7O is not reliable. Marion
county Is reported by the IHteiligedcer at
!v Republican majority. Our reports
put 1t at 66. Mason, the table says,
gave 80 Republican majority. A late
dispatch in another column of the Intel
'3'0ccr says Mason has given so Re,
publican majority. Putnam the table
Claims at loo. The InteIIigencer's own
kilograms Of yesterday put the majority
Afuinam at 80. The Democratic ma
.oFIty IN Tucker is stated by
'Ae table at 50. The man who
"ASeN the report states that "twe pre-
y'Ncts are yet to be heard from" A!
tucker is almost unanimously Demo
s'auc the 1.-TWO precincts" had bette
Oe heard from" before the Tucker ma
JO'.'y is stated at less than 100. Tht
'0uu'y has never given less than tina
VI ainIl vote. Upshur, the table says
gives 400 Republican majority. No re
"AO'e information from that county, a
W ~'F majority, has yet been received
' 'e''er to this office claims the election
l. D. FARNSwORTH, Democrat, to tn,
,,o1se oi Delegates from Upshur. Ii
,''> View of the case the talk about 4Ot
''I.ca! majority in the county is al
,""' fleasants county, which shows
'ocratic gain of 80, the Intelligence
I''' not report, aud in Wetzel it re
'' ~, TIE Democratic majority to 3s7.
ilvse facts will serve to show tn
manner in which the IntelIioencer flo
S,'' up 1000 Radical majority in tn
r'a'e' 1t returns are doctored, Repub
'"" maJorities touched up, Democrati
|''orit'es whitfield down, or omitte,
au"I iacts of one complexion are turne
,"'o hgures of another, and the concl
'Ou made to appear that Radicalism
'' luite extinct in West Virginia. TT
;"'''ge"eer's :. carefully prepared majo
=! loses nearly one-third in a doz.
.'Snties. At that rate "the effect
'ue country" will not be startling, VIII
'nese elaborate calculations are CO,
plete,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-10-28
A TENNESSEE TRAGEDY.
A Prisoner Murdered by Armed
Horsemen.
From the Nashville Union and American, 0c-


From the Nashville Union and American, oc-
tober l6.I
A few days since we referred to the
killing of James Curtis, a brother of
the notorious Hi. Curtis, by band of
regulators, stating that the bloody ira
gedy was enacted atJohnsonyille. This
part Of the statement was incorrect.
The killing occurred near the town of
Waverly, Tenn, and the following are
the circumstances as given to us by a
gentleman residing in that locality:
Oa Tuesday last the Sheriff of
Humphreys county went to the house
of Curtis to arrest him on warrant for
horse stealing. Itwas in the afternoon
when the Sheriff reached the house and
made the arrest. Curtis told him they
could not reach the railroad in time for
the afternoon train for Waverly, and
the Sheriff therefore consented to wait
for the night train, which usually went
past Curtis house about nine o'clock.
After supper the two men mounted
their horses and started in the direction
of the railroad. When they had got two
miles distant from the house they were
halted suddenly by band of ten or tif-
teen men, who told the Sheriff that they
wanted his prisoner.
The officer presumed they were
friends of Curtis, who intended to free
him from the custody of the law, and
told them he would not yield to their
demand. They then told the Sheriff
they weuld have the prisoner or his life,
and opened fire on him. The sheriff re-
turned the fire, making some five or six
shots at his unknown assailants, and in
the midst of the confusion lost sight Of
the prisoner Curtis. Being now un-
armed, and his horse having leg brok-
en- in the fighting, the sheriff had to
take care OF himself the best way lie
could. In company with others he af-
terwards returned to the place, and dis
covered the dead body of the unfortun-
ate Curtis, terribly mangled with bu!-
let's. Nothing is known as to the men
who did the killing or the objects ac-
tuating the deed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-10-28

II the Radicals are successful at the
November election, there will be an i'm
mediate revival of the old know-Noth-
ing party. The prosecutions of mon
and women on account of their religion
and place of birth will be commenced,
and the scenes which some years ago
disgraced the country will be again re-
vived with teafold vigor and bitterness.
After destroying the Union, and shatter.
ing the Constitution, Radicalism will
seek new field for the exercise of its
bigotry and uncharitableness, and then
every civil and political right now pos
sessed by our adopted citizens will be
taken away from them. Let the sci
emn warning be needed, before it is teo
late,