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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

To THE PuBLIC-ELECTIoN Returns
No one will be allowed in the telegraph Of
fee tomorrow Tuesday, night after eight
o'clock. will take three (3) copies Of cleo.
ton returus-one for the morning paper
one to be delivered at the office Of Abram
Wagner Esq. in Buford's Block, and one to
be delivered at the Tanners Head Quarters.
J. T.. FLEMING,
Manager Western Union Telegraph office.
Rock Island, Nov. I'd, 1868.
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To Saloon kaenera

EDIroR ARGus:-Will you please state for
oil parties concerned, that law on the Stat
ute Book Of our state requires all saloons
and places where intoxicating drinks are re-
tailed, to be closed on election days. While
a clause in said law makes it my duty, as
well as the duty of all Justices aud Consta.
bes to see the same enforced, it is not my
duty to give special notice on each and every
election day however, in again reminding
those concerned, 1 will say that all violations
of said law that may come to my notice, will
be reported to the Grani Jury at the next
term of Court.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

MURDocE and his clique propose to e1tort
from the people of this city six thousand
dollars more taxes than the last democratic
administration did. That is the usual way
with radical office holders. They get elect.
ed on pretense of reducing expenses, and
then collect more taxes and do less work
than their predecessors.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02
New York Market

TelOgrspbed to the ARGUS.
NEW YORK, Nov. 2.
Cotton-frmer; 26al middlings up
lands.
Flour--dull; e,6Oa7,3O extra state, 7,25s9, 80
hoop.
Wheat-dul, lower; II ,52al,5 no 2 spring,
/ ,64a1 ,664 good to choice no. /.
Rye--quiet; Lao western
all unsOund.
Barley-dulI.
Oats-better 7'Ia7j new western.
Pork-quiet ,heRvy27, 20a2T, 38 new mess 20, 90
1920 old.
Beef--steady.
Cut meats--quiet.
Lard-quiot, heavy; l9la2Ot steam, l9ta224
kettle.
Whiskey-quiat sold higher
sugar-steady lO!a1l3 Cuba.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

BOLD ROBBERY IN EAST DAvENPoRT.--
On Wednesday night, q man named Patrick
Martin, living near Camp Mcclellan, was
the victim of gross outrage, which was per-
petrated bya band of young desperadoes.
On Tuesday night he made sale OF some
vegetables, and the sum thus obtained to-
gether with what money he had saved dur
ing the year, amounted to $l4j. About
midnight Wednesday, six men came to the
door, broke it open, and one portion of the
party forced Martin to accompany them to
q restaurant near by, while the remainder
ransacked the house-stole his money and
decamped Those who accompanied him to
the eating house, after he had treated them
to a drink, ordered him to 60 with them, but
Mr.. Arnold, the proprietor, interterred, and,
showing them revolver, ordered them TO
vamose. Yesterday the police were called
on to hunt up the scoundrels, and up to this
date they have succeeded in capturing two
of them. The criminals are said to be boys
lG to Is years old, and very hard cases. 1t
is expected that the others will be arrested
in a short time.-DdU. Dem. 3lSt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

KEEP OUT.-Mr. Fleming the telegraph
operator of the Western Union line, antici-
patng the desire which all will have TO hear
the election returns, and which may serious
ly incommode him by crowdug his office SO
as to prevent his working properly, informs
the public that he will take three copies on
manifold aud furnish as indicated 10 his note
in this paper. He wants his Office clear to
do his work effectually.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

Mn. HAwLEY has not denied cannot deny,
and dares not deny that he did, at the re.
quest of Spencer, Robinson & Co., write a
letter to Congressman Harding to defeat the
free wagon and foot bridge over the Missis
sippi river, at this place. Can republicans
or any body else, trust man to represent
the local interests Of Rock Island, who will
DO that? That fact alone ought to cause
every republican in this county to erase
Hawley's name from his ticket.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

THE radicals have turned j. c. Starr out
Of the office Of whiskey gsuger and appoint.
ed Col. +. NJ. Beardsey in his place. Starr
has made good thing of it-fea,hered his
nest well made lots Of money, on which be
pays no taxes, though he is a "loyal' stump
orator. We believe everybody is glad ne
has been kicked out; and we know that e.
has good many friends who are glad he
has cot IN
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R,ilrnad Tralna.

LRAVR--Ohioago, Rock Islsnd q Paeihs, going
East, ct T.3O A. NJ. and geo y. NJ.
Going West--At $50 A. NJ. and 5.45 PM.
Western Union, And Sterling 4 Rock Island,
at 5.45 A, NJ. and A45 p. NJ,
Coal vslley, about 7.00 A. NJ. and 100 P. M.
ARRIVE-Chicago, Rock Island 4 Pacific,
from the RAst, at 6.8e A. NJ. and b.45 y. N.
Prom the West at 7.3O A. NJ. aud 300 ?. NJ.
Western Union and Sterling Rock Islam d,
rS2O A. NJ. and 100 p. NJ.
Coal Valley, about II A. NJ. and 8 PA
~ Trains run by Chicago tire, wLieh IL
about 10 minutes faster than Rock Island time
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02
THE RusTIC HOME.

Blcst be that spot where cheerful guests retire
To pause from toll and trim their evening hrej
Best that abode where want and pain repair,
And every stranger finds ready chair:
Blest be those feOsts with simple plenty croUn'd,
Where all the ruddy family around
Laugh at the jests or pranks that never iAII,
Or sigh with pity at some mournfal tale,
Or press the bashful stranger to his food,
And learn the luxury Of doing good.
GOLDSMITH.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

joins b. HAwLEY, at the instance Of the
ferry owners, wrote letter to Congressman
Harding to oppose the free bridge over the
Mississippi river, at this place, in order to
help perpetuate the odus ferry monopoly
in the hands of Spencer, Robinson & Co.
DO the people of this county want such a
rnov for cnpgreasp
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

TnE White Boys in Blue will have a
parade this evening, the last Of the cam
Paign. After passing through the principal
streets, they may want to hear little good
democratic talk. If 50 they will call out
whoever they wish to have speak.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

AT THE MECHANICS SALOON on the cor.
ncr of Orleans aud Madison streets there will
be free entertainment this evening, Of songs,
dances etc, given by gentlemen amateurs.
GlockhotTs new building opposite the upper
corner Of Union Square.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

THE sliest twadde ever seen in a news.
paper is the stuff in the Uaion about Mr..
opper-saying he has no family, end is
worth more than Brury. Everybody knows
that all he has in the world is his house and
lot, and that it takes all he can earn to pay
his taxes and insurance on his house and
support his family. The Union is silly to
make such ridiculous charges.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDEST.-The lows
division Of c. R. l. & P. railroad was again
the scene of series of lamentable accidents
the second time within two months--on
last Saturday. A brakesman on Capt. Nc
Gull ough's freight was engaged in coupling
cars in Iowa City while the train was being
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

The regular monthly business meeting of
the Young Mems Christian Association will
take place Tuesday evening Nov. Sd, at Z!
o'clock. 1t is earnestly desired that all
members of the Association shall be present
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

JuSroRs.-Every member of the Junior
White Boys in Blue is expected to be pres.
ent at their hall this evening, and turn out
with their torches in the procession.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02
,ToHv PEETZ,


p. S.-We are requested to add that no
back door business will be allowed that it
is as much violations to admit people by
one door as another, aud that all such viola
tious will be strictly punished.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02
COMMERCIAL.
Chicago Market.


TsegrEphed to the ARovs.
Flour--Quiet extra spring 5, 75aS,52
Wheat-Quiet ,l4alit no. spring
Corn-Dul steady No / 50.
Oats-Quiot; at 454.
Rye-Quiet, lower; No ,O9.
Barley Unsettled, higher l,5Oal.
Timotby-2,5O.
Flax-2,30.
Clear Sides-lj.
Pr0visiOns-Q and firm.
Pork-Held 1880; new 1915.
Lard-Sold TO-
Shouldcrs--l04.
Hams-l9.
Whskey--Small sales LOO free.
LIVE STOCK.
UNION SroCK YARDS, Nov. 2.
Cattle-Rec'd 43 cars. Extra 8,O0a6,50, fail
to good 4,25a6, S74 stockers 2,75a4,26.
Hogs-Reo'd ~. Extra 7,SOa75; good II
Ihoice 7,0Oa7 so.
sheep-Reo'd 4 cars. Choice 3,75a4,25, good
3,5Oa3,75.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02
ct. Lonia Market.

Telegraphsd to tho Argus
ST. LOUIS, Oct. &c.
Flour dull, unchanged.
Wheat-dull lower.
Coru-lower S7ts95.
Oats--46a50
Rve-OweI l00a3.
Baroy-jc lower.
Provsions--frm higher
Pork lower.
Bacon--unchaged.
Shoulders Ia.
Cloar Sides l6.
Lard--no market.
Whiskey-l,O 5.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02
Daily argus.
Premium JOB Printing.

orders for Jon PRIHrISs will meet With prompt
attention at the ARGUS 0ETIeE, aud be executed
10 the very beat manner and at Reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02
GENERAL AGENTS or THE COM
PANN.
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HOMEOPATHIC sPHOITLCg

uAVEPROvED, FROMTHE MOST AMPLE
II experience, an entire success Simple,
Prompt, Efficient and Reliable. They are the
only Medicines perfectly adapted to popular use,
80 simple that mistakes cannot bo made in us
ing them; 30 harmless as to be free from danger,
and 10 efficient a. to DO always reliable. They
have raised the highest communication from all,
and will always render satisfaction
~ Cents
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02
ENERGY BRICK.

A TKINsON, MURDOCH 4 CO., will sell
n Brick, delivered, Tor eight dollars per
thousand, and are prepa' . TO make contracts for
any amount at eleven dollars per thousand, in
he wall, builderS measurement. tGn7du.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02
SOLICITORS AND ATTORNEYS.
VIM. +. CHANDLER, Washington, u. c.
GEORGE HARDING, Philadelphia, Pa.

This Company, National In its character, offers,
by reason ofits large capital low rates OF Premium,
and New Tables, the most desirable means oil IN
suriug lifo yet presented TO the public
Tho rates of premium being largely reduced,
nrc made AZ C,vorab to the insurers os those Of
the best Mutual Companies, and avoid all the
combinations and uncertainties Of Notes, Dl'i-
bends and the misunderstanding which the lat
ter are 20 apt TO cause the Policy Holders.
Several new and atuacuAc tables are now pre-
scntcd which need only 10 be understood to
prove acceptable 10 the public, such as the "
COME-PRODUCING POLICY and Hh-
TURN PREMIUH POLICY. In the Ter
,ncr the pulicy holder not only secures lhe-ih-
srrorco nnyable at death, but will receive II
living, after period of few years, an annual
income equal 10 ten Per cent. 90 per cent OF the
paT of HE policy. Ia ne latter, the Company
agrees 10 return to the assured the total amount
| II money be has paid ia, in addition to the
amount " h.s policy
The attention of persons contemplating lnsur-
ing their lives or increasing the amount Of insur-
ancc they already have Is called to tbs special
advantages offered by the National Life InsSr
ance Company.
Circulars. Pamphlets, and full particulars Civ
an ON appIicaflpu 90 the Branch Office Of the
Company in this city. or {, its General Agents.
E4s~ LOCAL AGENTS ARE WANTED in
ovory city and Town and applications from
competent parties for such agencies with suita-
ble cudorsemrrts, houId be addressed to the
COMPANY'S GENERAL, AGENTS ONLY in
| their respective districts.
GENERAL AGENTS or THE COM
PANY.
| JAY COOKE 4 co., New York, for New York
State and Northern New Jersey.
Il. W. CLARK d co., for Penney lvHnia and
Southern New Jersey.
JAY COOKE a CO, Washington, D. c., for
Maryland, Delaware, Virginia District Co
Iumbia. and West Virginia.
! J. A. ELISA Co.,, Chicago, H., for Illinois,
Wisconsin and Iowa.
HON. STEPHEN MILLER, st. Paul, for Min
uesotl.
septldoodw6m.
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officers 4:
MEDICAL ADVISORY HOARD.

j. X. BARNES, Surgeon. General U. $. A.
Washington.
y. J. HORWlTE, Chief Medical DePartmeS
U.S.N, Washington.
y. W. BLISS, NJ. D., Washington.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02
RALLY ONCE AGAIN

KY FoUND.-A large iron door key has
been left at this office for the owner
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| Cures Fevers, Congestion, InAammations..25
Worms, Worm Fever, Worm CoIic...25
" CryingiColic or Feething Of lntants2o
q Diarrhna Of Children or Adults....26
" Dvscntery, Griting, Bilious Colic.,25
Cholera Morbus, Vomiting ...,.......25
7 Coughs, Colds, Bronchtls.....,.,.......26
z Neuralgia, T9othache, Faoeache,.".2o
0 Headaches, Sick Headache, Nertigo.2o
10 Dyspepsia, Bilious Stomach. ."...".,.26
II Suppressed, or Painful Periods....,..2o
70 Whites too Profuse PeriOds.........25
I9 Group, Cough, Difficult Breathing ...25
ii Salt Rheum, Erysipvlas, Eruptions"25
Il Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains.....25
10 &" Fever and Ague, Chill Fever, Agues 5O
IT " Piles blind or bleeding .................. 5O
IA a. Outhalmy and Sore or Weak Eyes...50
10 Catarrh, acute or chronic, Influenza oV
~ " Whooping Cough, violent cougns"'''HSS
q Asthma, oppressed Breathing .......'.5o
~ " Ear Discharges, impaired heGrlng.'o0
AZ scrofula, enlarged glands, swellings-5o
81 n 0aneral Debility physical weakness so
o. " Dronsy and scanty secreuOns. ..".-..BU
26 " Sea Sickness, sickness from riding so
81 Kidney Disease, Gravel. ~
q " Nervous Debility, Seminal Ennis
sions, involuntary Discharge "'.'.l.Oo
~ Sore Mouth, Canker..,... '','''''' 90
80 Urinary Weakness, wetting Ded""''S0
81 " Painful Periods, with Spasm''''''',,' 80 %
% Sufferings at change Of hfe;,,''''.''i'U w
~ =, TnHonsy SDasrrs, n litus' Daucel.6O
~ % nfnbthsria uIcsratci sore thrOat.....5O
FAMILY CASES.
Of az TO 70 large Walls, moroc-
70 or rogewoOd case, contain
inc a specific for every ordina-
w. disease a family is subject
TO- GA" ~ From $40 to $50
Smaller Family and Travelling Cases, Al
with 90 to % INSTRUMENTATION 30 70 %
Specifics for all Private Diseases, both
for Curing and for Preventive treat 90
ment, in walls and pocket cases.from " 10 90
PONDS EXTRACT,
Cures Burns, Bruises, Lameness'
Soreness, Sore Throat. sPralns'
Toothache, Earache. Neuralgia
Rheumatism. LumbagoV Files, sore
TSves" Rolls, stings, Bleeding of the
Lungs, Nose, Stomach or OF RiIesS
Corns, ulcers, Old Sores. Prlce oO
cts, to @1.2S.
W.. These Remedies, except PONDS En-
TRACT, BY the case or single box, are sent to
anv mart Of the country by mail or express, free
of charge, on receipt of the price.
Address HUMPHREYS SPEClFIC
Homeopathic MEDIClNE o.
Office and Depot, No. $50 BROADWAY, New 1otA'
DR.. HuupHHEYs is consulted daily at his ONCE
personally or by letter, as above for all forms Oh
disease. -l;,ire.
A full and fresh assortment Of these medicines
always at
ca. 3nNsER g,
ROCK ISLAND
| febl4d1y. -------
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

FourY Cents line will be charged for
e lcL insertion Of all articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-02

Jaw Cooke. Phila. L. A. Rollins, Wash.
e. II. CLARK, phila. Henry d. Cooke, Wash.
+. X. starr, Phila. ". +. Chandler, Wash.
" e. Moorhead, ph'a John d. Detrees, Wash.
George +. Tyler, ph'a Edward Dodge, N. Y.
]. II. Clark, phila. II. c. Fahnestook, N. 7.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-09
Es TON
THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 9, 1868.
Gan Eye to BUSINESS"

Real estate is low in the South, and, &C
cordine to the New York "Herald," now is
the time for the gentle swains of New Eng
land to secure farms which will rapidly rise
ia value and win for them bouncing proft.
The "Herald' says that war of races can
not destroy these farms which are 'going"
at fifty cents al acre; and that prosperity
will certainly return to the South within
two wears. "In such investments there is
no risk, for landed property is certain to
increase in value on the admission Of the
States, even Oh negro basis"
The "Heralc" evidently remembers the
advice of SAM WELLER always to "keep an
eve to business" but it is unreasonably
saneuine when it assumes that Northern
capitalists will risk their money in the fields
that. in two seasons, have ruined 30 many
Southerners. When the negro question Is
settled and reconstruction is over, lands
will still be cheap, and then the "Herald'
may keep an eye to business with some hope
of success. But while war is brooding and
peace seems far off, the young and indus
trious New Highlander will be deaf to the
voice of even the unapproachable BENNETT.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-09
The Pacific Railroad.

This railroad hae been entrusted to two
companies, and the undertaking will be
completed more rapidly than was at first
expected.
The Union Pacific Railroad, building the
eastern half, have pushed their track to the
slopes of the Rocky Mountain ranges, hav-
inc built about FIVE hundred miles in less
than two years. The Central Pacific Rail
road. on the western end, have carried
their track across California and over the
Sierra Nevada into the Salt Lake Basin.
This is included in one hundred and fifty
miles, but it is more than equivalent to all
that has been done on the eastern section.
The crossing is made at an elevation OF
seven thousand feet, and in few days
trains may pass from the wharves of Sacra-
mento to the mines of Nevada.
Already the Pacific Railroad is financial
success. On the western half the business
with the best roads in tie eSdn aHa &c
profitable as to be almost incredible. Traf-
fc will increase as the lines are laid, and
no estimate can well be formed of the i'm
mense business which will pour over the
road as noon as it is completed from ocean
to ocean
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-09

So rany plans have already been pro-
posed for the solution of the financial enig-
ma, that few persons have any clear idea of
the merits or peculiarities of each partiou-
lar scheme; and, as the discussion of our
monetary prospects is likely to occupy a
large share of the attention of Congress
during the present session, it will be useful
to give synopsis of the most important
| propositions which have come under our
observation.
The Hon. R. j. WALKER proposes The
issue Of foreign loan for $3.50, 100000 at
six per- cent, payable at the foreign capi-
tails at fixed rates of exchange; constant
reduction Of the debt by small but increas-
ing annual instalments until the whole is
paid; resumption of specie payments
upon the completion of the foreign loan; a
reduction in the national expenditures, e1-
elusive of interest, to not exceeding $780,
O0O, 900 year, 80 as to admit Of decrease
in taxation; a consequent revision of the
tariff so as to 60 back to the system of 1916,
an abolition of all excise duties but those
on malt and spirituous liquors, wines and
tobacco, an additional tax upon the national
banks of one half of their net profits above
seven per cent; permission to all persons
or corporations to establish banks of which
the reserves should be specie and not legal
tenders.
SENATOR MORRILL,, of Vermont, proposes ::
To pay, on and after July 4, 1869, in coin,
all legal tender notes presented for pay
ment; to sell all coin in the Treasury e1-
ceeding $75, oOO,O OoO,-after paying interest
falling due on January l and July l in each
year,-within thirty days after January l
and July respectively, receiving in pay
ment therefor United States, national bank,
or compound interest notes, or three per cent.
certificates; to require oil national banks
having on hand les.' than twenty per cent in
spscie of their respective capitals, here
after and until July l, 1859, to keep and
hold in coin all interest received by them
on United Statss bonds deposited by them
with the Treasurer of the United States,
ard that oil banks shall redeem in coin on
demand, on and after July 4, 1869, all their
currency of the denomination of FIVE dol
lars and under, and in coin or legal tenders
al notes of higher denominations, under
penalty of forfeiture of charter and the
authorization of new national banks with
an equal amount of capital to be located in
such States as have less than their true pro-
portion of the whole amount authorized by
law.
The CHICAGO TRIBUNE, the leading jour-
nal of the West, suggests: A repeal of the
act authorizing the monthly cancelment of
s4,OO0,OOO of legal tenders; conversion
at will of greenbacks into ten-forty bonds;
conversion at will, at par, of any class of
bonds into greenbacks; an authorization to
purchase fve-twenties at their market price
and to issue -forties in the place Of green
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-01-09

ton, consultation and action. The ADDRESS re-
cites the terrible evils which have fallen upon
the Southern States through the unwise legls-
lation of Congress- describes the demoraliza-
ton of industry, the destruction of civil order
and the Inauguration Of famine. 1t protests
against the reduction of those States to mere
African provinces, where barbarous ignorance
blindly rules, directed by partisan adventurers
and stimulated by the worst passions OF men.
and where the governing population is deao
weight, unable to contribute dollar to the
public treasury. The address concludes WITH
reference to the recent elections, and an ur-
gent appeal to the people Of Missouri to unite
in the hope of re-establishing peace, civil Or
der and prosperity to their State under differ
ent political rule.