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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

ESTERpRIsrNG.-rhe enterprise of the
radical organ is something wonderful. Yes
tsrday it gravely informed the public that
"our popular dry goods merchant, c. M. Al
ken" was going to build house 20x3O, out
near Cases brick yard. Also that somebody
was going to build house 2lx3l on Davis
addition-both of which were pure fiction.
Mr.. Aiken owns a brick house, in town;
there is no such place as Davis addition,
and DO such firm as Davis i Allen.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

CoNTEMPrIBLLE.-When the Union at
tempts to be witty, it generally finds itself
landed in quagmire of insolence and vul-
garity. Its contemplate allusion to the
visit of the Scott County Teachers Institute
will no doubt be remembered on the other
side of the river.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

For THE MIssoUBr.-A large quantity of
plows and other agricultural implements
was placed On the levee, to-day, for shipment
to points on the Missouri river. They will
be sent from here to St. Louis, and there
transferred
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

RIVER NEws.-The steamers Davenport
and Peter Balen passed up this morning, en-
route for Dubuque. The Reserve will follow
them tonight, or tomorrow morning. The
Hawkeye State is expected down this eve
ming. The Phil. Sheridan arrived from st.
Paul, this morning, having been the first
steamer of the season to reach that northern
point. The New Boston went down this
morning, her freight principally consisting
of dry goods. The Keithsburg will be the
regular packet for Fort Madison in the
morning:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10
LOW MANY THOUSAND OF PERSONS
III do we daily behold. both male and female,

LOW MANY THOUSAND OF PERSONS
IL do we daily behold, both male and female,
who suffering out a miserable existence from
the effects of secret indulgence, from virus
absorbed into their system from yenerisl dis
ease. Look at their paid, emaciated and disfg-
ured faces, and their broken down constitutions,
depicting disease ara its horrible consequences;
disqualfying them from marriage, or the enjoy
ment of life. 1t is, therefore, important for
those sufferers to know that, by calling upon DR..
'. HATES, they can be efectuslly cured He
IS 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 End DIR.
HATES, at his old established Office 1873 Syea-
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 5 o'clock p. N.
Sundays from 9 A. N. till IL A. NJ. All cont
Dental. 0ct23dswIy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

APPARENT TO THE NAKED EYE.-After a
long seclusion, the sun came forth to take a
smile at precisely twenty minutes past
ognized, but now appears quite natural to
the naked eye
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

EMIsRANTs.-Quite an emigrant train
reached our city this morning, Transporting
nine families and their effects. Upon inqui-
fy we learned that the colony was organized
at Willow Creek Town, in Lee county of
This state, and was destined for Gates coun.
", Nebraska. Considerable suffering
mas been experienced ON account of the cold
weather. The train crossed over the river,
and will proceed in the direction of Council
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

Bluffs. An accession to their numbers is
expected shortly after they halt, also from
Lee county. They were compelled to wait
nearly two hours, before the lords of the fer
ry were prepared to accommodate them, fill
ing up the streets, and losing much time
and patience.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

we learn that the stock pens near the Dav.
export freight depot took fire, yesterday Of
ternoon, from the sparks of passing loco
motive, but prompt assistance prevented
much damage.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

Police CoURT.-Christophe Runey, from
the country, was found in an intoxicated
condition, yesterday afternoon, by Policeman
Woods, and lodged in Jail, He was this
morning fined S. and costs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

GRAY, CRoPPER & Co. have an advertise
ment in this paper to which the attention of
builders is directed, They are prepared to
fill any orders promptly and well.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

RAILROAD MATrERs.-The meeting of the
representatives of the new Sterling railroad,
the Western Union, and the Peoria, at the
Rodman House, on the 9th, amounted to
nothing definite.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

SoCIABLE -NIGHT.-The First Spiritual
Society of this city. will hold their weekly
sociable and dance at Norris Hall this eve
ming. Good music will be in attendance.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

SHIPMENT OF SAws.-Donaldson & Kyle
this morning shipped some of their superior
saws to Camanche, Muscatine, and several
points in Wisconsin.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

sIGsIFrcAST.--We ara oredibly informed that
Mr. Relcher, of Port Byron, has been notified by
Postmaster General Randall that his old com
mission Tor postmaster of that town is ready for
him whenever he chooses to call for it. It win
be remembered that Mr.. Belcher was removed for
declining to follow Andy johnson when he "slop.
ped over" Randall evidently foresees Andv's
early exit to Tennessee and attempts to restore
himself to favor by adopting the restitution pol
icy. 1t won't do. There some sins that can
be atoned for in this way, and RandalPs are Of
that kind Rock Island sad Moline Union.
The vulgar attack on Post Master Gener
al Randall, by Belcher's organ, may, perhaps
induce him to hurry up the commission
Belcher procured the removal of Mr.. Zieg
Ter in 1861, much against this wishes of the
people of all parties. In 1866, when con
gress attempted to bully the President into
an abandonment of the restoration policy of
Mr.. Lincoln, Belcher came to this Office and
said to the editor of this paper, candy John
son is right and he ought to sustained
Congress is wrong. Congress is attempting
to destroy the Union--to accomplish inst
what the rebels failed to do" He said a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10
Mail Routes.

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-arrives q
7:45 A. NJ. and $40 P. NJ. Closes at 1850 a. M
and 1880 P. NJ.
PORT BYRON MAIL-vis Watertown, Hsnp'
ton, Rapids City. Port Byron and Cordern, ar
rives at sos A. NJ. Closes $50 +. ID.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL-arrives ut sos A
NJ. Closes at 7:15A NJ and $40 p. M
ALEDO MAIL-vis Camden Mills, Andalu-
sia. Edgington, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, 0quawka, to
Oquawka Junction, {Sagetown), leaves daily at
A. NJ, and arrives at $50 P. NJ. Mail mat
ter for Pleasant Ridge, Hazlitt, Buffalo Prairie,
Illinois City, Drury, Copper Creek, and Mil
lersburg, goes by this route.
MAC0MB MATL-via Presumption, SueE, VII
ola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and Mon
mouth to Macomb, leaves Wednesday and Sat-
urday at A. NJ, and arrives Tuesday and Fri
day at P. VI. Centre Ridge and Richland
Grove are supplied by this route.
GOAL VALLEY MAII--(by ears) daily, leaves
between and A. NJ, returning ut about
P. NJ. Rural mail matter is sent to Coal Val.
Icy.
CAMBRIDGE MAIL-yia Coal Valley, Orion
and Andover to Cambridge, leaves Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, at A. NJ, returning
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at P. NJ.
Office hours from 1880 A. NJ. to 500 P. M.
-Sundays, open from to 10 AM.
M. B. OSBORN, Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10
SIMILIA SIMILIBUS CURANTUR,
HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIES

lave PROVED, FROMTHE MOST AMPLE
III experience, an entire success Simple,
Prompt, Efficient and Reliable. They are the
only Medicines perfectly adapted to popular use,
so simple that mistakes cannot be made in US
ing them; so harmless to be free from dan ger
and SO efficient to be always reliable. They
have raised the highest commentator from all,
and will always render satisfaction
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10
Railroad Trains.

Railroad Trains.
LEAvE-Chicago,R Rock I.Iand Pacific going
East. az 8. 40 A. NJ and 500 p. M.
.ioius West--at sos A. NJ. snd 6.45 Pm.
Western Union, and Sterling & Rock Island
At $40 A, NJ and 8. IS P. M
Coal Valley, about 700 A. H. and LOO P. NJ.
ARRfvE-Chicago, Rock Island Pacific,
from the East, ut 7.45 A. III. and $40 P. NJ.
From the West, at sos A. NJ. and 7.45 P. NJ
Western Uaiol, al Sterling Rock Islan d,
st 900 A. NJ. and 1925 P. NJ.
Coal Valley, about l 1 A. NJ. and P. NJ.
~ Trains run by Chicago tine, which Is
about Is minutes faster than Rock Island time.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

FORTY CENTS a line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10
pailp argus.
premium Job Printing.

ORDERS for Jon PRINTING will meet Win prompt
ittention at the ARGUS OFFICE. and be executed
IN the very best manner and ut reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10
NOVELTY CORN MEAL MILLS.

TN CONNECTION with his Planning MN, tne
Com Ma.l MiIl.. and has constantly on hand .
Superior quality Of white and yellow kiln dried
meal, by the barrel or hundred pounds. Highest
msrEst price paid for Corn. The patronage Of
the public is respectfall solicited.
- -. j. A. BIDDIS0N.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10
UNITED STATES BONDS.

HOLDERS Of Seven Thirties must attend e
IL them before they become due, or they viii
lose the right to exchange them for Bonds.
Conversions can be made at any time at the
First National Bank, or at the Banking House
of Mitchell 4 Lynde, in Rock Island
mchl7dw2m-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

FAMILY CASES.
Of 35 to 70 large Walls, moroc-
co or rosewood case, contain
ing a specific for every ordina- ~
~ disease . family Is subject
to, and books Of directions,
From $40 to ss5
Smaller Family and Travelling Cases,
with 90 to IS walls. from IS to SS
Specifics for all Private Diseases, both
fer Curing and for Preventive treat
msnt, in vials and pocket ..frsn 50 to e6
PONDS EXTRACT,
Cures Burns, Bruises, xameness,
Soreness, Sore Throat, 0prsins,
Toothache, Earache. Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Lumbago, Piles, Sore
Eyes. Boils, 0tings, Needing of the
Lungs, Nose, Stomach, or Of Piles;
corns, Ulcers, Old Sores. Price 50
cts. to e1.z5.
Va These Remedies, except PONDS EX-
TRACT, by the case or single boz, are sent to
any part of the country, by mail or express free
of charge, on receipt of the price.
Address HUMPHHEYS' SPECIFIC
HEN7EOPATHIC MEDICINE CO,
Office and Depot, No. 5e2 BROADWAY, New York
DR.. HUMPHREYS is consulted daily at his Office
personally or by letter as above, for all forms Of
disease.
For sale by HARRISON & SHARKS. Daven-
port, Iowa, and o. GR0TJAN, Rock Island
febI4dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

Taken at Post Hospital, Rock Island Arsenal, ft
the week ending April ., 1868.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
Tuesday, September 22d, A. D. 1868,
SHERIEE,S SALE

DY virtue of an alias order of sale issued
ID out of the District Court of Lyon county,
Kansas. and to me directed. will offer for sale
at public auction mt the court house door, in
the town of Emporia. In said county, on
Tuesday, September 22d, 1868,
at one o'clock p. m. of said day. the following
described real estate, tO-wit: The southeast
quarter of section number twenty co., i'm
township number nineteen 49, of range num-
Der twelve (12, in Lyon county, Kansas, to
be sold as the property of Al. Reeves to salts
fy Judgment in favor of q ID. Humphrey.
Dated this both day of August, A. ID. 1863
A r. BANCROFT,
34-3S Sheriff Lyon county, Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
Everybody Look Ont i

HOE CHARLES BuEDREM will be If that.
u houses once week. r. SchnidIinr ~ e.
VIII start o wagon Mondays Tuesdays. Tvss.i.
the vending OF fresh meat to the co1.nfrv ne 80
pie. They have no ice box but fresh meat 81, 90
cry day. Ali kinds Of produce bought. - =
n u. VIII be on time as established bers-
toiore' 11-26
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04

LEIs' POWDER is an excellent remedy for
Hogs. The farmer will rejoice to know that a
prompt and efficient remedy for the various
found in LEIS' CONDITION POWDER. For Dis
temper, inflammation of the Brain, Coughs, Fee
vers, Sore Lungs, Measles, Sore Ears, Mango,
Hog Cholera, Sore Teats, Kidney Worms, &C.,
a fifty-cent paper added to Il tub of swill and
given freely, is q certain preventive. 1t pro-
notes digestion, puriies the blood, and is there
fore the BEST ARTICLE for fattening Hogs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
ROAD NOTICE.

THHERE viii be petition presented before
i the County Board at its next regular meet
ing to be held in Emporia on Monday, October
9th, 1868, praying for the establishment of the
northwest corner of the town site of Americas,
or as near practicable thereto; thence run
ming northwest on the most practicable route
to the northeast corner Of the southeast quar-
ter of the southeast quarter of section
81; thence west so rods; thence north
Is mile to the northeast of the southeast quar-
ter of the northwest quarter section 81, town
Il, range 10; thence on most practicable route
to intersect the Council Grove road on the east
side of the Morris county line with nearest di-
rectiCn. 1886 JOHN ANDERSON.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
R E MO

Miss M. M. DIXON
"AS moved her MILLINERY STORE to
IL the NEW STONE BUILDING on the cor
ner Of Commercial street and Seventh avenue,
opposite DR.. Trueworthy's Office, where she
variety Of the LATEST STILES constantly
on hand. She also has one of the best Of Sew
ing machines, and can do stitching on short
notice. 11-22
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
FashionabIa.

q: Z. Hall has one of the incest and best So.
.ecuons OF Clothes and cassimeres ever offered
secured the services OF j. Feeny OF Ieayen'
worth, FashiOnable Tailor. Garments msIs
give satisfaction, or charge Also viii Viz ~
os ate and cleanse old clothes without inirry -
Ine CLOTH Come. gentlemen and iadies. esfy -
fashionable. feese ss,1 Aaoss
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
Tuesday. September 22d. 1868.
!SHERIFF,S SALE.

DY virtue of an alias order of sale issued
ID out of the District Court of Lyon county,
Kansas, and to me directed, will offer for SALE
ut public auction, at the court house door in the
town Of Emporia, in said county, on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1868,
ut 1 O'Clock p. M. of said day, the following de-
scribed real estate, to-wit: The southeast quar-
ter of section No. twenty (20, } in township No.
nineteen (19.) of range No. twelve { u, in Ly-
on county, Kansas, to be sold as the property
of a. J. Reeves to satisfy u Judgment in favor
Of c.. Ii. Pratt.
Dated this both day of August, A. ID. 1868.
a. II. BANCROFT,
34.3S Sheriff Lyon county, Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
r. APrp vALuR.
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of ad-
~ ministration have been granted to the rsrf
dersigned on the estate of n. G. VeffIon, late
of Lyon county, deceased, by the Probate Court
of Lyon county, Kansas, dated the 18th day of
August, a. u. 1858. Vow all persons haXing
claims against said estate are hereby notified
that they must present the same for allowance
within one year from the date of said letters.
or they may be precluded from any benefit of
such estate, and that if such claims are not
presented within three Years from the date of
said letters, they shall be forever barred.
Z. p. BANCROFT,
Administrator of the estate Of Y. C. Vernon. de-
ceased. S4-36
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
NOTICE.

WHEREAS John F. Buckner, my son, hav-
w ing left my residence without just cause
or provication; and whereas, said John F.
Buckner being minor under the age of 81
years, all persons are forbid employing or har-
boring or trusting the said John +. Buekner,
as I will pay no debts of his contracting, but
will proceed to collect from parties employing
the said John +. Buckner, according to the
statutes in such cases made and provided.
Dated this eth day of August A. d. 1868
35-37 FILDING BUCKNER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
iSHERIEE,S SAFE.

10y virtue of an execution issued out Of the
district court of the Sd Judicial District,
sitting in and Tor Riley county, Kansas, and to
me directed, l have levied upon, and will offer
for sale at public auction, at the court house
door, i'll the town of Emporia, Lyon county,
Kansas, on
Tuesday, September 22d, a. D. 1868,
at O'Clock p. III. Of said day, the following
described real estate, to-wit: The undivided
one half of the southwest quarter of section
five $50 In township No nineteen (19,) of
range No. eleven II, } situate in Lyon county,
Kansas Said real estate TO be sold the
property of William Il. Irwin to satisfy .
judgment in favor of Todd, Booth & Co.
Dated this Goth day OF August, A ID. 1868.
a. II BANCROFT,
3i-3S Sheriff Lyon county, Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
EXECUToR's NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters tesla
IN mentary have been granted to me upon
the estate of Thomas Bryant, deceased, dated
the 9Th day of July, 1858, and all persons hav-
exhibit them to me for allowance within one
year from the date of my letter or they may be
If such claims are not exhibited within three
years from the date of my said letter they will
be forever barred. AUGUSTUS L. PAIGE,
1881 Executor Of the will of Thos. Bryant.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04

In all new countries we hear of fatal diseas-
es among Fowls, styled Chicken Cholera,
Gapes, Blindness, Chambers, Megrinls or Giddi-
mes, &c. LEIS' POWDER will eradicate the
above named diseases. In severe attacks, mix
small quantity with corn meal, moistened,
and feed twice a day. While these diseases
prevail, use little in their feed once or twice
Il week, and your poultry will be kept free from
all disease. In severe attacks OftentimeS they
do not eat; it will then be necessary to admin
lister the Powder by means of a quill, blowing
the Powder down their throat, or mixing Pow
der with dough to form Pills.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04

by certify that the foregoing is a true and cor
rect copy Of the original ConcurTent ResoIutfon
now on file in this Office -A
In testimony whereof, have subserihed NV
name and affixed the great seal Of the STATE The
IL. 81 10th day Of July, A. d. 1868. 80,
Il. a. BARKER
oV-u Secretary Of State.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04

Cows require an abundance of nutritious
food, not to make them fat, but to keep up
regular secretion of milk. Farmers and dairy
men attest the fact that by judiciOus use of
greatly increased, and quality vastly improv-
ed. All gross humOrs and impurities of the
blood are at once removed. For Sore Teats,
aDnlC I,EIS, CHEMICAL. HEALING SAL-VE-wiH
heal in one application. Your CALVES also re-
uuire an Alternative aperient and stimulant.
Using this Powder will eXpel all grub worms,
with which young stock are infested in the
pring of the year; promotes fattening, pre-
vents securing, &c.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Constitution Of the State of Kansas.

Constitution Of the State Of Kansas.
House Concurrent Resolution No. %. amend
ing the Constitution of the State of Kansas.
ReSOtred by the House Of Representatives.,
list. That the following amendment to Sec
ton four, of article fifteen, of the Constitution
| of the State of Kansas, is hereby proposed, and
is submitted to the electors of the State OF Kan
sas to be by them adopted or rejected, in pur-
suance of section one. of article fourteen, Of
said Constitution. Said section four, of article
fifteen, shall be so amended as to read as fol-
| lows:
SECTION All Public Printing shall be
done by State Printer who shall be elected
by the Legislature in Joint Session, and shall
hold his office for two years. and until his sue
cessor shall be elected and qualified. The
of State Printer shall be on the third Tuesday
OF january, A. ID. 1869, and every two years
| thereafter. All Public Printing shall be done
at the Capital, and the prices for the same shall
End. This proposed amendment shall be sub-
mitted to the electors Of this State for their
adoption or rejection at the general election ON
tuesday succeeding the first Monday I'm No
vember, A. ID. 1868. Said election shall be
governed by, and the returns made in all re-
spects in accordance with the general Election
laws of the State which shall then be in force
3Td. The ballots used at said election for the.
purpose OF voting for or against this proposed.
amendment shall be written or printed as fol-
lows: For amendment to Section 4. Article
| ID, Constitution" or against amendment 80
Section 4, Article 10. COnstitution.o
/, John L. Merton, Chief Clerk of the House
OF Representatives, do hereby certify that the
| foregoing Concurrent Resolution proposing
amendment to Constitution Of the State OF Kan.
sas was adopted by the House OF Renreser4g
tiEes on the 1th day OF February, A. ID. 1865:
JOHN T. MOTION,
Chief Clerk Of the House of ReDresentafiyes
Concurred in by the Senate February Ia.
u lSoS. Il. G. MANNING, -
/ vofG
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04
Legal Advertisements.
School Lands for Sale.

TREASURER'S OFFICE, LYON COUNTY,
EMPORIA, Kansas, August 81, 1868.
NYOTICE is hereby given that will offer
~ for sale ut my office in Emporia, on Satur.
day the 18th day of September next, the follows
ing described school lands, situated in Lyon
county:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-09-04

N. B-BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITERs
TO prevent myself and the public from being
imposed upon by worthless limitations, observe
the signature of the proprietor upon each pack
age, without which none are genuine.