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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-02

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
TN CONNECTION WITH THE 9ENERAL
practice, special attention paid to che diseases
of the Eye, the Ear, che Kidneys and the Pelvic
Organs.
Of1oe with Dr. Miner, corner of Brady and
Third Sts Davenport Iowa octlTdu
The Hillsborough recorder., 1868-03-04
HILLsB0RoUGH, N G, WEDNESDAY MARCH A. 1865 d.,

faces lay close together, both. so young and
fresh--se tender and sweet that they look
ed like sisters, instead Of mother and child.
A little while hersmained bending above
them. Great waves Of tenderness came
sweeping over his heart. They had never,
seemed 50 lovely and precious. Stuoping.
at length, for he could no longer RESTRAIN
himself, he touched his lips to the fair fore
head Of his wife. Then he kissed the little
one who had said, ere she went to sleep.
/" Tell him kiss me when he comes home.
mamma. won't your May be I'll know it
in my dreams" 4. .@''."... ..'s- fri" ''.a' ~.
Anangel must have toldit to her now,
for while yet the touch OF his lips was warm
on her lips, glad light flooded her coun-
.enancs. As the ligst faded slowly off. her
lips moved, and she said, still sleeping..ye
speaking out clearly y" Bless dear papa,
and make him good and happy" FL ... T.. r..
The fathers heart was too strongly moy-
ed already to bear this without losing his
self control. A sob heaved his breast. Then
clasplng his arms about his sleeping trea.
sures, he hugged them passionate!y to his
heat.
4" God bless you and keep you from all
evil, aud make me worthy Of you my dar-
lmgs"
This was the sentence, spoke in fervor.
that met the ears of his waking wife aud
child.
We cannot picture, in words. the joy
that filled the young wife's heart when the
full meaning .! all this came like a e eat
light into her soul. 80 ~''
She never sat lonely in the night watches
again, awaiting with Swallowed spirit fur
the loved but absent one, in fear of the We
ry thoughts that went out after him. And
lew and Tar between were the times that
the little angel Of their home asked that
Kiss might be given which she could feel
only in her dreams.
Little ones, pray for them who are dear
to your hearts. The angels are nearer to
YOU, because of your innocence, than they
are 10 thUse who are older and less pure,
and they can often give to your prayers
powsr for good that will fall in blessings
on those You love. - T.S Arthur.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1868-03-04

The Palestine Exploration Society have
sent out second expeditiun. from winch
most interesting results are already receiv-
ed. Besides surveying the whole Of Philis-
tia. and large part Of the Jordan valley,
and of Moab and Gilead, they have made
excavations in Jerusalem which promise to
throw much light on its ancient topography,
and settle many vexed questions. Thus the
courses Of the three walls described by
J"sephus may BY treaced, and perhaps the
exact site Of the Holy Sepulchre and ot the
Temple may be decided. The huge stones
in the foundation Of the Temple are being
laid bare, at the depth Of fninety feet. The
pinnacle Of the Temple" where Christ
was tempted is proved to have an elevation
Of ls6 feet; and the bridge between Zion
and Moriah-the " ascen" by which Solo
mon went up TO the house Of the Lord--is
proved to have been more than l56 feet
high. and may we'll have excited, as it
did, the wonder Of the queen Of Shebs.
Many acqueduets, eistsrns, and passages in
rocks ~" t..und beneath the Temple area,
aud are expected TO give valuable help
towards a knowledge of the arrangements
and services Of the Temple. The visit of
the Sultan to England helped TO smooth the
way for these researches.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1868-03-04

A MissIosaRY's SuccEss.-A remark
able instance OF success as a missionary,
is offered by the history Of an English
missionary, Mr.. Tucker, in Tinnestllv,
India. In twen,y-ens years he was instru-
mental in rescuing thirty -ons hundred per-
sons from heathenism and Romanism. lie
Witnessed the voluntary destruction, by
the worshippers. of fotty Pagan ten pies.
with the idols 10 them. lie established
sixty schools, and built sixty.six church
edI6ces. ..............
Miss Gresnough. aged seventeen year
was burned to iesih on Sunday night. at
Burlington. W., her clothes taking hrc from
the explosion Of kerosene lamp.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ABoUT.

At the hour of midnight, last night, the
cry of Are was raised in. the vicinity OF the
lnarkcthouse. Flalnes were,s soon discovered
shooting up from chicken-coop, on the rear
of the lot at the corner of Tenth and WASH
ington avenue. Some scoundrel, utterly
reckless of the terrible consequences likely
to ensuc, had thrown, or deposited y large
cotton ball, saturated with kerosine into the
afor@ad outbuilding, and the destructive
missile was doing its work when discovered
and cxtinguished.
The theory we have respecting ths affair
is that some thief or thieves DESTROYS OF ply
ing their infamous calling, pursued this
course that the neighbours might he drawn
from their houses and an oversight OF their
moneys and valuables. Fortunately the pur-
pose failed.
Two suspicious characters, loafng in the
neighborhood, were taken in charge, but as
they could not be connected with the at
tempted incendiarsm, they were turned
loose.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21
WHO WANTS 4 sITrATION!

We shall set aside space in prominent
part of the Bulletin for q department of
Wants" wherein "Want Advertisement
of two lines, will be inserted one time for the
trifing sum Of fifteen cents and the same
amount for each subsequent insertion.
This arrangement places it within tho
reach of the poorest laborer or house-girl to
make known his or her wants to every read
ing person, mar, woman and child, in the
city.
Be il remembered, then, that fifteen cents
will pay for an advertisement in the Bulletin
that will be read by everybody, and that will
secure situations for the laborer, the mechanic,
the book-keeper, the cook, the chambermsid,
tina waiter, the hostler--employment, In short
for those of every named trade or calling.
"Rooms for Rent" Houses Wanted, v
Lands and Lots for Sale or Lease-thc thou
sand wants of the community, that can be ex-
pressed in two lines, will be made known
through the Bulletin for fifteen cents
Come on with your advertisements.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21
prRI,c SCHOOL EXHIBITION.

The second annual exhibition of the Cairo
Public Schools will commence on Saturday
evening next and conclude ON the Monday
evening following, Attic Athenenm. We
are somewhat familiar with the programme
provided for both evenings, and can safely
assure the friends and patrons of the school
that the entertainment will be of chaste
and engaging nature. Mr.. Birmingham the
principal is an adept in such afhirs, and, in
the exercise of an excellent judgment, has
providcd an intellectual feast that will be
sure to excite very general relish. Few, il
any Of the presentations of last year will b.
repeated this, unless IL be, In an advanced
and greatly improved state, the gymnastic
exercises.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21
SHOOTING ScRAPE.
A xsSlstAs...n,l, KILLED.
rfe-vA-.

A murder, istst ,pnprovokcd and fiendish
in its nature, ooa1rsed in THE city, on satur-
day evening last, in the cellar of an eating
house, kept ut 90 Ohio Levee. colored
man named William Nelson, just of the
river, called at the place indicated and pur-
chased ten cents worth of bread, for which
ne settled with n white man who was present
acting xs keeper of the house or help. Shortly
afterwards, espying some eatables on the end
of the counter, he partook of quantity
worth Astcen cents. At this juncture the ne
gro cook Of the establishment, whose name
Is Henry Gay, approached Nelson and de-
manded pay for the demolished eatabies. Mel
son replied that he intended TO pay, but
would pay 'the white gentleman" Hereat
Gay took umbrage and declared that If he
did not pay him, then and there he would be
sorry for it. This Nelson declined to do,
protesting at the time he would pay the white
man. Without farther parlcy or provocation
Gay opened u drawer, gathered therefrom a
loaded pistol, took deadly aim and sent a
bullet crashing through Nelson's brain.
The occurrence coming TO the knowledge
of Coroner Corcoran, he Immediately sum-
moned jury Of inquest, who returned ver-
die, in accordance with the facts, nc above
| detailed.
Marshal Hogan took Gay under arrest and
conveyed him 10 Jail, where he awaits the dis
position Of u competent court, .......ru
The body Of the deceased negro was in
TERED, at the expense of the county, the only
effects found upon it being ten cent piece
which was clutched in the hand-no doubt u
part Of the fifteen cents, the Withholding OF
which cost him his life,
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21
THE GERMAN SCHOOL, HOLIDAY EsrERrAS
MINT,

1t has already been made known by posters
that tho German school will give an enter
tainment in the Methodist church, ON Christ
mas Eve. The preparations are such as to
warrant the conclusion that 1t will be in every
respect worthy of the high repute of that
excellent school, and the very gentlemanly
and scholarly principal, Mr.. Appel. The
exercises, scenes and spectacles will be diversi-
fled and of character that will furnish cbaste,
unique and interesting pleasure and pastime
10 all, whether German or English. The
church will be dcnscly throngcd, no doubt, as
II should be, because, in the first place, the
school deserves the counteaance and encour-
agement Of everybody, and because, secondly,
the affair will be of pleasing and delightful
kind, when placed squarely OH itsown merits.
We will all go-certainly.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

Mr.. Thomas Emsley, an English gentle
man of capital, residing at Leeds has made a
very considerable Investment in the stock of
the Cairo Gas Company. Almost every day
we have increased evidence that far-seeing
men have the fullest confidence in the future
growth and greatness of Cairo. The country
now is under financial shadow that covers
Cairo with the rest; but this dispelled, and
the enterprises boxing to our advancement
completed, nothing can stay the progress OF
our city towards the high position assigned
il by its intelligent friends. 500 f.EUG-
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21
Total amour. Of Tax Book. 6

This sum falls many thousand dollars short
of the levy for last year, bccauso,' in the first
place, the per centum of assessment is less,
and because, secondly, of lower valuation
Of the taxable property.
The city of Cairo pays nearly four-ffths
Of the entire amount of the taxes lcvied--its
realty being valued at about s2,loo,ooo, and
the personal effects ut about S60o,0oo.
The town of Thebes, with school tax OF
50 90 or the $780, pays tax Of less than
$500; the town of Santa Fe, with the same
school tax, pays SEQ 90, and the town Of
Unity--once hecounty seat--with an equally
burdensome school tax, pays four dollars qnd
eight cents many Of the choice corner lots
in that village being valued at twenty-five
cents .rh sSrE ,TsHfr
The levy of the present year will wipe out
the Court House tax, and should there be that
prudent and judicious management Of, county
affairs which we have occasion to hope for,
the taxes for 1869 will be otherwise materially
lessencd. God send IL, for this people has
been previously burdcned with taxes Of late
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21
DEATH OF CAPT. ABRAHAM WILLIAMS.

We avail ourselves of the earliest opportu-
nifty afforded us 10 record the death of that
noble man and highly esteemed citizen, Capt
Abraham Williams. He died on Sunday,
the 9th instant, on board the steamer Mollie
Able, near Bayou Sara, La., Of compiled
ton of diseases from which he had long been
suffering, more or less intensely. HIS body,
brought hither in charge of his nephew, W.
NJ. Williams, was despatched To Covington,
Ky, whore it now reposes beside the ashes
Of his honored mother.
Very recently Capt Williams embarked
in manufacturing enterprise in this city,
upon which he built high hopes of success,
and which under his intelligent direction,
would no doubt have answered his most SAN
guine expectations. We refer to the cree
| ton of costly distillery into which he had
| incorporated such improved and patented
appliances as promised to insure the ends ut
which he aimed, beyond any pcradventure.
Among the earliest settlers of Cairo, fun
der its present auspices,) Capt. Williams en-
tertained nm abiding faith that the place was
destined for one of the leading commercial
marts Of the American continent, and in testi-
mony Of the sincerity OF that faith he never
relinqti,hed his foothold therein, or for a
moment despaired Of the future, however
discouraging the aspects of the present,
Few men had more friends or more sincere
ones than Capt Williams His was noble
Heterogeneous, yielding to the softe9t
touch Of sympathy full of good will for his
fellow men, and nurturing no bitterness for
his enemies. We have known few such
mon few SUCH therefore have We mourned
Great heart farewell forever
The work on the Mississippi bridge at st.
Louis heg been resumed and viii be vigor-
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21
ALEXANDER COUNTY.
ITS Taxable Property and Revenues.

The Collectors book for 1865. has been
completed and delivered into the hands OF
the Sheriff. Mr.. l.. II. Myers. From the
footings thereof kindly furnished US by our
very accommodating County Clerk, Jacob
G. Lynch, Esq, we produce the following
figures, which, no doubt, will prove of inter
est alike to the Taxpayers of the county and
all Others concerned in the substantial pros
perity Of Cairo. I...
The taxable property in the county Is val
ued at 50, 1886, 1913. OF this amnont s679,6os
is personal property; s3is, AIS lands, and the
balance, 81, Os,6l5, town lots. -,fl.s.
In the city of Cairo the levy equals ~ as
to the 500; throughout the country por-
,ions of the county it will exceed 50 90, be-
cause of heavy school taxes. Unity, Santa
Fe and Thebes, for instance pay school tax
of three per cent Cairo pays one half OF one
per cent.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

RxMoyAL.-Carl l.. Thomas, sign and or
namenta painter has removed his paint
shop from the Perry House to the hall in the
building on the opposite corner, luP stairs,)
Give him a CALI Heis an industrious work
man and can please almost anybody. See
his advertisement. ff- Ht dec2l II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

Coon, BETTER! Bgsr'll-CIoAHs FOR
raE MILLIoNl-I would call the special at
icntion of dealers in general to my large and
well selected stock. II embrace, the fines,
brand. the country can produce.
Having been practically connected with
the trade for over fifteen years, il Is not as
suming too much 10 say that can furnish
the refined smoker with cigar that can
scarcely be equalled in delieacy Of aaS@E ~
suy imported articles To be found anywhere
In the country. If ii. MEYERS
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

Gayer x Waldsmith, Stall No. 10 City
Market mindful of the wants of the public,
have, at great expense procured two show
beevcs from Missouri PASTURES, and twoinag-
aiaccnt sheep from Louisville, which they
will serve TO customers Christmas morning
Finer cattle were never slaughtered in Cairo,
as everybody will attest who secs them,
Competition is deiiedl Come one and all
and see what luxury may be found In
IT, +.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

~ For your Christmas goods 20 Ia l.. Blum's
100 Commercial avenue, where you can buy
IS per cent. less than anywhere else in the city
They have on hand nice assortment ofdress
goods, such NJ Poplins, Merinos Hmpress
Cloths, Turin Cloths, black and colored AL
racas, etc, shawls, Cloaks and fancy goods
embroidered and lace Handkerchief, and
Collars, Alexandra Kid, Li.le Thread Glove,
and fine Workboxes. They have also sn cle.
CANT assortment OF Ladc, and Caildren,
furs which will BE- sold remarkably cheap.
dec2l dit
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

Young Mr.. Bonner, lately employed in the
Express office died in this city, a. the resi-
dence of W. +. Pitcher, yesterday morning.
He died of bronchial ailment, Of several
weeks duration. His remains were conveyed
TO Villa Ridge for burial.
He was young gentleman of exemplary
habits, commanding the respect of every one
who enjoyed his acquaintance.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

Sheriff Myers has entered upon the duties
Of his Office ms constable of Alexander county.
His bond in the sum of sl64,oO0, contains
the names of number of the leading pro-
pcrty holders of the city. He has no city
deputy, an only one in the country, Mr..
Green Massey Mr.. Dick Fitzgerald is, very
properly, continued as jailor.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

A committee, appointed by the City Coun-
ell. are now engaged in canvass of the
financial situation of our city. The compost
ton of this committee is such as to give us
hope that their labors will readily accom-
plish the end so much and So generally de-
sired.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

On Christmas Eve there will no doubt be
a gay and festive crowd at Scheels Hall to
participate in. the holiday ball then and there
% be given. Music of the best kind, good
prompters, good behavior, and the strict es-
clusien Of all improper characters, will in
sure the affair success The invitation to
come is extended to all Admission 81 90.
dec2ld4t
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21
CAPT w. NJ wrlLrAus.-This gentle.

CAPT. w. NJ WrLLrANs-This gentle
man will, we understand carry forward the
business commenced in our city By his uncle,
now deceased, Capt Abe Williams. While We
deeply regret the cause OF his coming, we bid
him an earnest welcome In years gone by
lac was of as, and known as an active, enter
prising, nffsble gentleman. The Interests OF
the deceased Captain and the business in
Land could not have been confded 10 better,
safer, Ar more thorough-going hands Wei
come, Billy, double welcome home again.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

ness and appropriateness of .ner goods is in
surfing immensr'salcs. Call there and examine
the goods. That you will fail TO find the
very article you want, we can scarcely place
or,nnc tho nossibilitics 1t
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

On Tuesday, the 9Th day Of january, the
material and fixtures Of the Cairo Democrat
Office, embracing large English and Ger
man newspaper Office, large and we'll sup
piled English and German job office, all CON-
ple,e and in good order, will be sold At Trus-
tees sale to the highest bidder. Persons
ssishing 10 embark in the printing business,
or persons already in that honorable calling
wishing to enlarge their offices, are now fur
uishcd rare opportunity to crafty their
wishcs. Sale positive, and terms, cash.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21
TrRxgY RlFFLE AT THE CASINO.

Every evening, until Christmas, there will
be a turkey rattle at the Casino. Parties
desiring fine, fat holiday fowl (and who
does not y should drop in and win it. st
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

The Rev. DIR. Dodge, OF the Baptist church,
il delivering a series Of lectures on the works
of Nature and their relation TO man, in the
church building corner of Washington ave-
nue. and Eighteenth street. The second lee.
turc will be delivered next Friday evening.
The Doctor is abundantly competent TO han
die the subject in hand intelligently, and to
good purpose. Turn out and hear him
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

The Radical Congress proposes to over
haul the State governments Of Kentucky
and Maryland. -.rf.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

Now is the time, until January the first
TO buy your smoking tobacco at half price
Of Ii. Meyers. |
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

Charley AFTER is out in Missouri on hog
hunt. As he took the right kind Of ammu-
milton it is probable he win return with all
the game he wants
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

1t is rumored that Grant will tender the
Seeretlryship of War to Mcclellan. Doubt
t,l
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

re. CARROTS celebrated Scotch Snuff can
be bought at SIS 90 per box, at II. Meyers. If
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

Nowhere better than from the magnificent
stock of silver-plated ware, watches, jewelry,
etc, to be found vt Taber Brothers, Ohio
Levee, can elegant useful and pleasing holt
day presents be procured. Intending to close
up the department assigned to silver-plated
ware, they hold oNt almost irresistible in
ducarnents in that line On Christmas Eve,
At the auction room Of Dan Hartman. their
entire stock of this character of goods will be
disposed of at auction, thus aif,ording the ci,i.
gems OF Cairo an unparalleled opportunity to
secure anything Legitimate 20 such line Of
goods
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

The beautiful and attractive stock Of holt
Gay goods on show at w. b. Rockwell d Cos,
is attracting the attention and admiration OF
everybody The ladies and gentlemen, and
persons Of smaller growth, thronging their
well-alled establishment, furnish conclusive
evidence that in their selections Of jewel
Gases, work-boxes, wfiting-desks, watch
stands, card-cases, albums, richly bound
books, and the thousand articles calculated Ia
ssseinate the individual Of taste theyc have
Leen happily suessssful The beauty. cheap
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

The work on the Mississippi bridge at St.
Louis has been resumed and viii be vigor-
ously prosecuted. .....
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21

Century Toboeco q cost, at H. Mey0F'' u
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-21
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PROPOSALS.

win be received until II o'clock, an, December &c.
for the following work on the -
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-07-31
New York Eeerns.

New YORK, July 29.-The match race
between the yachts Matte and Martha,
yesterday, resulted in the defeat OF the
Martha, the Matte winning in one
minute and thirty-one seconds. An ac-
cident happeRed to the jib of the Mar,
tina, or it is likely the tables would
have been turned.
The yacht Sappa left Brooklyn yes
terday for Cowes, England. Arriving
at the Hook the wind was considered
unfavorable for IN immediate start upon
her long sea voyage, and the Sappa &C
cordingiy returned and cast her anchor
within the Horse Shoe, awaiting more
favorable wind.
Great preparations are being made
for the annual cruise of the New York
Yacht Squadron, which will rendezvous
at GlepcOve on the 9Th of August. Sew
enteen yachts arc already entered.
The failure Of A. Bell Il Sons, bankers
and exchange brokers, already an
nounced, was caused by heavy losses in
oil speculations.
The Irishman Mallory, arrested ON his
arrival hero on n steamer few days
since, on suspicion Of being murderer
wanted in Ireland, has been discharged
A father, daughter and son, named
Schlinck, and q man named Henry
Guht, were yesterday arrested for beat
ing nearly to death one Young, in East
New York. Young is not expected t.
recover.