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I.ife at Cheyenne.

From the Cheyenne Daily Argus, April 5.
TuE "TIGER.r-There was unusual excite
ment ON Seventeenth street last night. The
Greenback room, after lying dormant Tor
some time, has been reopened under another
management, Martin having leased the same
for two thousand dollars per month. A
splendid brass band played operahc airs
with variations from the balcony, and at one
time there we're certainly a thousand people
assembled listening to the dulcet strains.
The scene was animated beyond description.
Hundreds elbowed themselves in and ont OF
the Greenback room. The faro, roulette,
and other tables were crowded with specta-
tors, and players bent on tempting the smies
of fortune. To give some idea OF the inter'-
or of the building, we viii mention there
were six billiard tables, sixteen iaro anu
| ronIatte banks, and one keno bank in opera
tom. The bar and Sternberger's cigar stand
had. of course, their circle of admirers,
and greenbacks were flying around like
| waste paper. Immediately opposite, the
| Gold Room maintained its usua! attractive
mowers. A select band of fiddlers-beg par
! don, violinists, we mean-made the night
| ioyous. while the cry of '.make your game
gentlemen" or "the game is made" from the
bankers, rose far above the din and tumui
of the crowd. 1t takes the Magic City OF ths
| West after all TO renew the memory OF th'
golden days of San Francisco, when tht
| Plaza was the great center OF attraction
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The n. Y. Tribune, unconsciously OF
course, has told us one Of the effects OF
Wade's accession to the presidency. 1t
says: "We have joyful hope that Ben.
Wade will be at home in the white house on
or before next moving g-day-May lst, 1868.
If the price of whisky does not rise and the
revenue collected therefrom does not exhibit
decided increase during the ensuing quar-
ter and thereafter, we viii join the World
in denouncing Republican revenue officers
as the confederates and tools of whisky
| thieves whatever the politics of the latter
| The price of whisky is to rise, because deal
ers are aware that Old Ben and his friends
will drink more than ever. He is full al
| the time now when he becomes president
| we may expect him to be absolutely drunE
most of the time. But he is the idol O
"the party of great moral ideas"
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PROM WASHINGTON.

A gentleman well known in this city, and
a former resident, writes to friend, from
Washington, dating his epistle on the llth.,
and says:
! 60 up to the capitol occasionally, to OBJ
serve the progress of the impeachment trial.
/ was there yesterday, and it was really dis
gusting to see old Ben Butler in full manage
ment of the radical affairs. He is q fair spe-
cimen OF low pettifogger, and resorts to all
that abject slang usually heard in police
court. His manner is undignifed and inn
pudent. With his exception, the managers
are fine, learnedlooking body of men, Civ
ing Ben very much the air of a clown in
the company of superiors. Poor old Thad
sits there, looking weak, sick, and wan. He
takes no part in the performance, except to
occasionally check Butler, and urge him in
a low whisper, to behave decently. Judge
Curtis, on the side of the President, is fine
looking man, having more sound law and
logic In his brains, than all his opponents
combined His words come forth slowly,
firmly, and TO the point, carrying weight
throughout the senate. wish you could
have heard him conclude his speech yester
day, and noted the striking contrast between
| him and Butler, in grace, eloquence, and
manners. For three hours he held mis- au.
gust assembly spell bound, the most wonder
ful silence reigning, excepting when Butler
would occasionally endeavor TO interrup
him, which attempts ineveitahly caused i
murmur of dissatisfaction from the man,
spectators. If you have . eontemptibi
| opinion of Butler, you would have forme,
one even worse, had you heard him cross
question General Thomas yesterday, in hi
most vnlgar and insulting manner. The oil
General preserved most provoking coolnes'
never losing the department a true gentle
man, and proved more than . match for th
spoon-lifter. The trial creates very little el
! citement in the city. sassa
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ko cents on the dollar in payment and issu-
inc fall paid certificates therefor. There
night be some reason for interfering with
such sales, but the difference between SO
cents and dollar is really too small to jusfr
fy all this clamor. On Saturday last, an
other bill was fled in the name of Henry
Blood W. Q. R. /. 4 P. Co. in Judge oru"
mond's court, in Chicago, to set as,as
consolidation of the C. s. r. l. and M. !" ="
railroads and to enjoin the directors o' .ne
consolidated company from ex'enoihg tue
road and to place the property in the hands
&C . rece;ver. to be operated for the beneht
IS .nob parties as may come out ahead some
80 hence. We take it for granted, this
sn;t like the others, was instituted in the IN
terest of some Wall street operation, for no
real and permanent stockholder could desire
to throw the entire property into the hands
of the courts and the lawyers it would be
like setting barn on fire to get rid OF the
rats.
This community, however, has no spec
isl interest in these questions, except SO
far as they affect the building of the road,
unless it be in its proper management, ana
we think there is no danger that any reciev'
er would charge higher rates than are now
being paid. So our people say to all parties
settle your quarrels to suit yourselves, sc
Won give us an immediate extension OF the
| road to Council Bluffs and connection with
| the great Union Pacific railroad, and wher
that is done, we wish to be heard on the SUB
| iect of rates and if we of this vicinity can
| not get satisfactory hearing on that mat
| ter we can at least try to get some o'ne
comp to assist you in doing the busines
which legitimately belongs to your road.
| We heartily concur with the Chicago 1r'
b,s.e of the 18th in which it says:
nThe consolidation of the Rock Island an
| Northwestern Roads, would be most disastrous
the interests of both Iowa and Illinois. To o
feet such consolidation, it rs necessary TO emoai
| rass the Rock Island Compsny with injunction
and restrictions and arrests and dilatory proceed
| ings of every imaginary kind. The Rock Islam
managers have thus far successfully comhatt
the corrupt and Infamous efforts to get control
their property for the purpose of destroying
and it is be hoped the authorities OF the state
J Iowa will relax no effort to compel the eonstru
ton of the road to Council Bluffs, and to defei
the directors of the Rock Island company agalr
the sttacks of the corrupt combustion opposed
! them
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Card from Henry Darts Sons .

Having sold the entire stock, fixtures and
good will of our retail grocery business to
Messrs. Welch 4 Gregg, who have removed
the same to the room under Darts Hall,
formerly occupied by Phil Helm, where they
will continue the retail grocery trade, we
desire 20 return our thanks to our customers
for the very liberal patronage We have re
ceived at all times during the eleven years
of our dealings with them, and to assure
them that Welch & Gregg, who were long
time in our employ, will continue the busi-
ness in a prompt and honorable manner
that cannot but please all who may deal
with them.
We shall continue in trade at our old
stand, doing an exclusively wholesale busi
ness, aud viii at all times be pleased TO see
our friends, and trust that We will continue
to merit the confidence We have so literally
HENRY DART's Sons.
Rock Island, April 9th, 1865. d6taw3m
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Ofice-holders and bondholders are clam.
orous for continuance of radical rule, be
cause they are accommodating fortunes, and
fast becoming an aristocrate rule class, but
can any human being give an honest reason
why business men and laboring men should
desire it? Every hour adds to the gains Of
ofice-holders and the already rich, and i'm
poverishes the many. "Phe brigands thrive
but the people perish" How long shal
partisan prejudice bind the people IL
chains
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Great Bargains are now being offered at
the Boot Shoe Leather Il Finding Store of
A. J. Swanson, Rock Island H., who has
in store large and complete stock Of Boots,
Shoes, Leather and Findings, which he Is
offering at wholesale and retail, at prices as
low US can be found in any eastern market.
He continues to make to order, all
kinds Of Boots and Shoes Of the very best
material and workmanship. Satisfaction in
all cases guaranteed. Also agent for the
Grover & Baker Sewing Machines. Rooms
second floor, over the store. Sewing, En-
Bordering, and Stamping done to order.
A. J. SWANSON.
April L. wewdlaw.
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Forney weeps over the pestilent and
worthless scoundrel Ashburn, whom he de
scribes as a valuable man." He says he
was murdered by the usual "fends in hu-
man FORM" "simpIy for his fidelity to his
country" and that the deed was perpetrated
"at his own home' A little of the glamour
is removed when We consider that this
Ghome" was a negro brothel.
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Xxx. K. Xxx.

From the Selma (Alsl Times and Messenger,
April /, 1865.
Attention, I. o. V, Subdivision No. 10
Sag Den No. 2 of the Bleeding Heart and
Maneled Frame. Special Orders No. B.
You are hereby commanded to meet in
secret conclave next Saturday night at ii
o'clock, at our place of rendezvous. Blood
Vengeance Death !!
By order of Sub Royal Turk and Bearer
of the Grown.
April /, 1868.
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At WadsWarth,a.

Just opened, new Cloaks, Shawls, Cloak
ings, Silks, Grenadines, Tarletans, French
and English Prints, Canbrics, Percales,
Pulled Muslins, Parasols, Gimps and other
styles of Dress Trimmings. Dress Buttons OF
ali shades and qualities, Gilt Head Bands,
MarseiIle Trimmings, Kid, Isle, Silk and
Doe Gloves, 0rr's and McNaught's Thread.
of all numbers, Towellings, Napkins, &c.
Their stock of Carpets is the best in the
CITY
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Use Pain killer

For Cholera and Bowel Complaints for
Boils, Cuts, Bruises, Burns and Scalds, Old
Sores, Sprains, Swelling of the Joints, Tooth.
ache, Pain in the Face, Neuralgia and
Throat, Sudden Colds, Coughs, &c. Use II
for any of these. and you will never do with
out Il. Its success as a valuable family
medicine has induced others to initiate and
counterfeit the Pain Killer to great extent
Beware Of Couuterfeits. mch24dwl I'm
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New Goods.

Fl. II. Mayo begs to inform his friends and
the public generally, that Mr. Mills has just
returned from the East with large assort
ment of the finest and most fashionable dry
goods. ... ..s. ..- .a
These goods having been bought for cash,
he is enabled to offer to the public at the low
est possible rates.
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The Great Success Of Hoffs Malt Extract
Health Beverage has been immense in our
state, as well as all other states of the Union.
Its superiority as Tonic has been stated
by the report made to the New York Aca-
denny of Medicine by the Special Commit
tee.
It's invaiuabiiity as remedy for diseases
of the Chest and Lungs has been proved by
hundreds of cases, as well as by the testi.
mouials Of the most eminent physicians.
Hoffzs Malt Extract has been used in
many hospitals. Among Others, in the Mil.
itary Hospitals of Washington, d. c.; Per.
kius's Institution, and Massachusetts Asylum
for the Blind, Boston; Girls Lodging House
New York and has always shown its bene
fits to Invalids and exhausted Dyspeptics
and to persons affected with diseases OF th'
Chest, Lungs, and Bowels.
Sold by Druggists and Grocers.
so 7-s ....r o. GRoTJAS, Agent,
sr Rock Island.
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Eonce.

Thankful to the public for the patronage
extended to the City Drug Store during my
ownership thereof, and having sold the same
10 nv voung friend, John Bengston, do
most respectfully request continuance OF
the same patronage. l am sure that all
business entrusted TO him will be faithfully
attended to. SAMUEL HISCKLET-
Rock Island, April 3, dwtf.
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The National Intelligencer shows that, 1t
the radical Interpretation Of the rule Of sue
cession to the presidency be strictly entorc-
ed, every member of the senate will have a
chance to enjoy that position before the next
inauguration.
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Nav Bros.

have Just received the new style of spring
Delaines. Calicos, French and Domestic
Giughams, Auipacas, dc.
Also a full line of Brown and Bleaehed
Muslins which they will sell at the lowest
market price.
Mch0 ii " m
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When the Hanlons were in Cincinnati re-
Gently, one of them was disabled by fall,
and another shortly after committed suicide
in a shocking manner. These reckless
brothers were the pioneers Of the numerous
school of performers who amuse audiences
by risking their own lives.
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81 THE HISTORY or aa
The War Between the States,

an It's Causes, Character, Conduct and Respis'
.BrHoS ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS.
hook for all sections and ell parties. This
absorb;nglv interesting book by THE GREAT
sTArEsn2s' Of the South, prssents the most
complete and impartial analysis Of the causes o.
the war which has ever appeared from ooutn,
ern pen which il treats without party pias, an
with such modesatsou and abil;fy as to command
the respect Of all. It should be read by every
hody. S. NJ. HARRIS,
Ilineis Street, Rock Island
Agent for Rock leland County.
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"Whats all this firing for?" asked re-
publican of democrat, as they were cross
ing the green, yesterday noon. ""hy-your
party has been swamped to day, and its
friends are firing to raise the corpse ?'--N.
II. Req.
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Go TO the Best.

Go to to the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get a thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad-
dress Ienclosing stampsl the Bryant Strat-
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
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NEWCOMB HOUSE,
(LATE LEcLAIRE,)
davenport Iowa
davenport,

This Hotel. situated in the centre Of the busi-
ness portion of this city and but one block from
the Ferry and Steamboat Landing, win be opened
for the reception of guests on Wednesday, the
18th of April, 1893. 1t has recently undergone
thorough repairs snd extensive additions, smong
which is Dining Hall 4e17O 0 feet, Office 24Hio
feet, large, pleasant parlOrs, sample rooms for
agents, and ample Recommendations for over two
hundred guests. 1t being furnished completely
with new, modern styled furniture and steam
cooking ranges, the prOPrietOrs feel warranted in
Offering to families, tourists and the travelling
public an attractive, desirable stopping Pia'e'on
of the best in the west
..-. rENNIMAN, sIGLEY & CO,
ap,lsdwlw. Proprieters.
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nxIfEn STATES R0xpS.

TToLDERS Of Seven -Thirties must attend to
IL them before they become due, or they viii
lose the right to exchange them for Bonds.
i Conversions can be made at any time at the
First National Bank, at the Banking House
of Mitchell a Lynde, in Rock Island.
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FOR SALE.

A NICE COTTAGE, with four rooms, dry
N rock cellsr, good well, and stabling tor
four horses; also . garden with good variety OF
fruit---on Rock River street, near bxchAnge.
For particulars enquire of James DIXON, at
his store, on Camden Eosd. mcnA7aam.
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FOR SALE.

BUILDING ROCK in any quantity to suit
D purchasers, at my quarry, on Camden AS-
enue. D. OA
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TWO Houses & LOT FOR SALE

. GnoD LOT. corner of Rock River and Wash
"A ing.on Streets. 60 by $50 feet, en- which
are ,ro frame houses and other convenient build
mss. is offered for sale, on easy terms.
Fnouire at Peter Fries Liquor Store, on the
,o,,aa spr7d2w.
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DISSOLUTION.
READY GLAZED SASH.

Tn CONNECTION with my Plahlng Mill, I
j have opened u Ware Room fgr the sale of
Pinned ana g LACED Sash, where will keep con-
stantly on hand al sizes Of these articles, which
/ can sell at much cheaper rates than they can
be purchased for elsewhere. / obtain my Glass
from the manufactures at Pittsburz,, thereby
saving the profits which others must pay who
buy in this market. ALL Builders, Farmers and
others in want Of Sash viii consult their own In
terest by giving me call before purchasing else
where, as / am offering unusual Inducements for
tiris trade. - Sd ..v.-a J. A. BIDDISON.
The evening Argus., 1868-04-16
Odd Follows

Rock Island Lodge No. ls, /. o. o. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at a o'clock P. N.
GEORGE STocxER, N. G..
f. ID. SWEENEY, r. S. ..
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Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. ls,R. A. NJ. meets a
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tues
days of each month.
j. L. RAMSEY, II. P.
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RRICK YARD FOR RENT.

rI,HF UNDERSIGNED have Brick Yard
near the one which they are nov using
which they wish to rent, furnished or
C. ATKINSON a SONS.
Rock Island, April 6, diff.
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

COUNTY SuPERISrESDRST's 0FFIcR,
90 Rock Island, April 2, 1868. !
desire to meet as many teaohers as can come,
at my Office i'm this city, Fridsy, 18th inst, at
? p M. TO consider the time and place for hold
ing County Teschers' Institate. niIs, -
sss 81 evasias e W. III. 6ESf,
I .pradv7w. -sm County supssiutssdeat.
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miles below Sioux City, and both the boat
and cargo will probably prove total loss;
The boat wos owned by H. J. Hazelett and
J.N. J. Koutz, valued at $50, 900. Koutzs
interest was insured st $4,000.
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The Great Success Of Hoffs Malt R1trac.

FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
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Roots Shoes, Leather 4 Findings.

HENRY DARTS Sons.
Rock Island, April 9th, 1865. d6taw3m
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Young America
NEW FIRM.
HEN & KELLEY.

Phil Helm, formerly proprietor Of the es.ab-
Eshuent under Darts Hall, and James s Kelley
formerly conductor on the Chicago, Rock Is!sId
Pacific railroad, having purchased Of Mr.. +:
Ridenbargh, his lease Of Young Americs, ana
fixtures and stock OF hand, respectfully give no.
tice that thew will continue the business usual,
at the same place, and they hope the old patrons
of the house will continue to call and see them.
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stock and reject as spurious oil which has
not been taken in accordance with the tech
nical views of Judge Cardozo, the railroad
interests will be thrown into utter confusion.
The directors of the c. g. N. w. r. R.
Co. sold several millions of the stock of that
company in the same manner, realizing less
than SO cents on the dollar therefor, and
such sales have been frequently made and
never before complained of. There would
have been no complaint in this case, we pre-
sumo, had it not been for the fact that q
"ring" was formed on Wall street to get the
control OF the majority of the stock, with the
view OF using the road to carry out their per
sonsl ends at the expense of the minority OF
the stockholders, by sacrificing the true in
terests of the road for the benefit of anotbe,
railroad in which they had greater inter
est. The "ring" happened to be buyin,
stock to carry out its designs just as the di
rectors were selling stock to get means t
complete the road, and when the "ring
found it had been furnishing the means I
thwart its own purposes, a terrible howl wa
raised In the country and in the courts !
drive the directors from their position. Th,
far its efforts have signaily failed, and q
though it may cripple the directors som
what in building the road, yet its early con
pletion can hardly be prevented. The Hu
son River, G. A. & St. louis, and vario,
other railroad companies have procured su
scriptions to their stock in the regular W,
agreeing to accept and actually accepti1
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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-06-05
A CONSERVATIVE JUDGE OF ELECTIONS WARNED
THE PRINTERS UNION OPPOSE THE
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.

WASHINGTON, June 4.-The negroes gathered
in squads IN remote parts of the city this morn
ing, nut we're prevented from making functions
by the police.
Ore white man killed another last night-cause
drunkenness.
The Senate, after electing George @. Graham,
of California, secretary, vice Forney, adjourned
in honor Of Bpchauan.
HOuse.-The bill appropriating lands in Mime
sofa, at the Falls Of st. Anthony passed.
On motion of Stevens the House now concurred
In the Senate amendment TO the Arkansas BILL
and asked committee of conference.
The tax bill was resumed.
Allison, discussing revenue frauds, said that
fraudulent practices had gone to such an extent
in Richmond that even the Judicial ermine had
been stained. The section comforting the ap.
pointing power on the commissioner was discussed
10 recess. raf
The departments are all closed to-day, 10 honor
Of ex-President Buchanan, and the city is per-
fectly quiet.
The Democratic majority in Oregon is now
stated at 1000.
Mr.. Calvert, conservative Judge of elections in
the first ward received the following:
-" Str-You are hereby notified to leave the city
within "a hours. We are on the track of one
more. A DETERMINED RADICAL
1t is stated that others have received similar
missives.
The Printers Union passed a resolution oppos
ing international copyright
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-06-05
SOUTHERN ITEMS.

The Bulletin reports the health of Indianola
never better.
The tilot announces that Judge VIM. NJ. Han
cock, of the circuit bench in southeast Mississippi
lie out tor the new Constitution.
Gen. Rousseau is at present enjoying a short
visittO his old Louisville home, and is receiving
the warm and cordial greetings of his many friends
there.
The editor Of the Louisville Courier has seen an
egg, which, when broken, was found to contain a
hard ok. as il boiled. In the center Of the yolk
bullet was found. How it got there is perhaps
Known orly TO the her.
The Ouachita Telegraph of the Sd says it has
never known. a. this season of the year. such uni.
versal satisfaction at the condition OF the crops
From al! parts of the country, and from the most
iDveterate croskers, 1t hears nothing but pleasing
accounts Of the prospects presented by the fields
In the port OF Galveston, says the Dispatch, are
now four German vessels, the Iris, Carl George,
Fortuna and Texas all from Bremen, and carrying
the new flag of the North German Confederation.
THIS flag has three equally wide stripes, black
above. white in the middle and red below, being
a combination of the old Prussian and Hsnseatic
flags.