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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-16
MOFFAT,S LIFE PILLS AND PHF-
NIX B1TTERS

were first used in private practice in 1925. The
introduced 20 the public in 1885, since which
time their reputation has extended until they have
q sale in excess of all other Cathartic and Purify
ing Medicines. There is hardly family among
civilized nations who have not personal evidence of
their beneficial effects. Their great success s ow-
ing 10 their uniform reliability in of COnsti
patton. Bilious and Stomsehic diseases, whether Of
long or short duration They are entirely vegeta-
ble in their composition, and harmless TO the gent.
lest infant. One ingredient opens pores Of the
skin another is diuretic and stimulates proper
action of the kidneys; third is emolient loosen
ing phiegm and humor from the lungs; other prop.
critics warming and cathartie, and cleanse he
tomach and bowels from unhealthy secretiOns-
Their combined effect Is, to regulate the impaired
functions of the system, and to produce health. IL
is not asserted MOfats Pills are n esre-GH-thsi
they will cure all complaints but under ordinary
circumstances they may be relied upon TO cure
Nervous and sick Headache, Costiveness, Dyspep-
sia. Indigestion, Jaundice, Liver and Bilious com
plants. Colds, Scurvy, General Weakness, &c.
They are expressly made for these diseases. Mil
lions upon millions of cures can be cited. In no
single instance has a complaint ever come to our
knowledge, where they have not operated as re-
commended.
The printed circular around each box fully ex-
plains the symptoms and effects of each disease,
specifies treatment, furnishes evidence, &c.
We briefly referto Rev. David Elder, Franklin
n H.. who was cured of dyspepsia C.. X. Cross,
of Thornike H., cured Of Liver Complaint. II.
Hooley of Springfield, Pa, had SerOfuia, and had
10 use crutches; was cured in three weeks. Jas.
ID. Dolens, of Adrian, Mich, cured of Bilious
Fever. Rev. Henry Graham, Presbyterian Church,
Gansnagua, CAL, of Fever and Ague. Rev Ed.
ii. May, Twenty first New York, of Rheumstism
and Piles of IS wears standing. Rev. Samuel
Bowles Editor Of the Springfield (Mass-) Repub-
hean. Was cured of terrible costiveness. Hon. Ed.
Weber, of Rumney, n. H., Of Liver Complaint,
etc, etc, etc.
A box of Mofrat's Life Pills, with full circulars,
etc. will be sent gratis to any physic clergy
man. the receipt Of two three cent postage
stamps
Moffat's Life Pills IS cents per box. Moffat's
Pbonix Bitters- 81 per bottle They are sold by
all respectable dealers throughout the continents
and the Islands of the Ocean.
WHITE a ROWLAND, Proprietors,
Successors 10 DIR. John Moffat and DIR. William b.
Mofat
mch2SdwIy. I2l Liberty Sc, New York.
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An EFFEcrUAL WORK MEpIcrsE.-.BROWN's
NERAlfUGE COMFITS. Or Worm Losenres
Much sickness. undoubtedly, with children and
adults, attributed to other causes, is oceasioned
by worms The "Vsrmifuge Comfts," al
though efectual in destroying worms, can 10
no possible injury to the most delicate child.
This valuable combination has been success
fully used by physicians, and found TO be safe
ana sure in ersdicating worms, so hurtful to
children. -F a o. -t '.ra-.-
Children having Worms require immediate at
tenton, as neglect of the trouble osn causes pro-
longed sickness.
Symptoms Of Worms in children are often over.
looked. Worms in the stomach and bowels canes
irritation, which can be rsmovvA.onlx by the use
of q sure remedy. The coubin6 Aion of-Mszuon
ents used in making Brown's Hvermifuge tSaa.
fts' is such as to give the best possible effect with
safety,
CURTIS BROWN, Proprietors, New York.
Sold by all dealers in medicines, at IS cents pei
oox- may21dwly.
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LIFE--HEiA A 4 fH--s fKs NGTW.
LIFE--HEALTH TH--sTREkGTH.
THE GREAT FRENCH REMEDY.
Delamarre's Specific Pills.

Prepared by Garaneiere & Dupont, No. ii Rue
lombard, Paris, and highly recommended by
the entire medical faculty of France.
Are most energetic and efficient remedy in
cases of Spermatorrhna or Seminal Weakness; ;
Nightly, Daily or Premature Emissions; Sexual
Weakness or impotency: Weakness arising from
Secret Habits and Sexual Excesses; Relaxation
of the Genital Organs; Weak Spine; "Lime" or
"Brick Dust" deposits in the Urine; milky
Discharges" Dc, and all the CHASTITY train Of
Symptoms arising from overuse or excesses,
Apamphlet, containing full particulars, with
directions and advice, printed in French, German,
Spanish and English, accompanies each box, and
will be sent by mail, free of cost, to any who
will write fori it.
Price, 81 per Box, or Six Boxes for SIS.
Ask for Delamarre's Specific Pills, and take no
other.
Sold by all the principal Druggists, or will be
sent by mail securely sealed from all obsery ation
on receipt of the specified price by any advertised
agents, or by the sole proprietor. OSCAR G..
MOSES CO., ~ Cortsndt Street, New York.
GLENN 4 HINCKLEY, C. A. BENSER,
Agents for Rock Island, hi.
BURNHAMS 4 VAN SCHAACK, Chicago
Wholesale Agents for the Northwest.
ian2dly
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How the Ready Relief Acts /!

In few minutes the patient will feel slight
tnoiing irritation and the skin becomes red
dened; if there is much distress in the stomach,
the Relief will assist nature in removing the
offending cause,-a general warmth is felt
throughout the entire body, and its diffusive
stimulating properties rapidly courses through
every vein aud tissue OF the system arousing the
slothful and partially paralyzed glands and
organs to renewed and healthy action perspira-
ton follows, and the surface Of :he body feels
increased heat The sickness at stomach, colds,
chills, headache oppressed breathing the sore
ness of the throat, and all pains, either inter-
nally or externally, rapidly subside, and the pa
tient falls into tranquil sleep, awakes refresh
ed invigorated, cured.
1t will be found that in using the Relief ex.
ternally, either on the spine or across the kid
neys, or over the stomach and bowels, that for
several days after a pleasing warmth will he
felt, showing the length of time it continues lis
influence over the diseased parts.
fT Price of r. r. r. RELIEF, 30 cents pel
bottle. Sold by Druggists and Country Mec-
chants. Grocers &c.
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The GREAT ENGLiSH REMEDY.
Sir James Clarke's Female Pills.

Prepared from Prescription of Sir James
Clarke, M. D., Physician Extraordinary
.rgr to the Queen. e. --s. .re
This invaluable medicine is unfailing in the
cure OF all those painful and dangerous diseases
to which the female constitution is subject. II
moderates all excesses and removes all obstruc-
tions, from whatever cause.
TO MARRIED LADIES
1t is particularly suited. 1t WILL in short time,
bring on the monthly period with regularity and
although powerful remedy, does not sontain
anything huriful to the constitution. In all
cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections, Pains in
the Back and Limbs, atigue on slight exertion,
Palpitation of the Heart Mysteries and Whites,
il will effect cure when all other means have
failed. Full directions in the pamphlet around
each package, e H' at
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Beware of Counterfeits. Observe the name Of
JOB MOSES on the paekage-purehase none
xithout it--ail others are base and worthless inn
itations. ...s r~t Fr . F. -.s.s...- d
n. B. One dollar, with fifteen cents for post
age, enclosed to the sole proprietor, J OBJ MOSES,
n Cortlandt Street, New York, will insure a bot.
tie Of the genuine, containing Fifty Pills by re-
turn mail, securely sealed from all observation.
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GILMAN.

PAeE's CLIMAX SALvE, for Burns, Sealds, Scro-
fua, Salt Rheum. Sores, Broken Breasts, Frost
&c, whether upon man or beast, is the most won
perful article ever produced. Other good articles
alleviate; this cures Ii allays inflammation, sub
dues pain, and heals burl.s without II is
worth its weight in gold to any family, and should
says every time
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Ladies who are suffering from certain com.
plants, known only TO females, should at once
get DR.. Velpau's Female Pills. They produce q
most charming effect. Sold by all Druggists.
dec24dlm. HTIaa (
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CON PHO n!

u u - u M
For the radical cure Of Asthma, Bronchitis Ca
tarrh, and all affections of the Lungs. Throat,
and Air Passages; for general and special de-
rangements of the Nervous System; for disord-
ers of the Blood and for all functional disorders
of the Stomach and Bowels,
The Prepared Prescription increases the
strength and deepens the color of the pale blood
1t subdues the Chills and Fever and diminishes
the ExpectOration Ii checks the night sEeats,
always, in from seven TO fourteen days The ap-
petite is invigora'ed, and the patient rapidly
gains flesh; the cough and the difficult breathing
are speedily relieved; the sleep become. calm
and refreshing: the excavations regular and
uniform. All the general symptoms of Con-
sumption, Asthma, Bronchitis. &C., disappear
with a really astonishing rapidity.
The Prescription shouli be used in every Pis-
ease, by whatever name known, in which there is
exhibited any arrangement of either the Nervous
or the Blood Systems. IT is unequalled in Fe-
male Disorders, Scanty or Suppressed Menses,
! whites" &c-
The Prepared Prescription is both the Best and
the most Economical Medicine that can he taken.
Tine average dose is two teaspoonsful, taken once
a day. The patient never requires, under an,
circumstances, to use Cough Mixtures for the
| Cough: "ExpcctOrsnts' for the Expec iOa ton
! 'Toncs" for the Appetite or the Weakness; Iron
| for the Blood Anodynes for the Nervous Irrita-
ton; Acids for the Night Sweats: or Whisky or
ticn is upon the Constitutional Condition. and,
through this Condition, upon the Whole Series
of Symptoms.
Statements from Patients, &c.
COLLEGE Hill, CINCINEATI-I was in the last
stage of Consumption. In ten days after taking
the Prescription, my Chills, Night Swests, Fever
&c decreased and finally altogether disappeared.
| A mere skeleton before am now well stored with
flesh. Ny restoration is a marvel t. all who
know me.--MRs. c. l. WRIGHT.
Your Prescription saved my daughters life,
and has probably saved me hundreds of dollars. "
Rev. f. HuNPHREYs, Remsen, n. Y.
I've bless God for the benefit we have received
| from your Prepared Prescription. Rev. j.
| PEREFRISE, Blossburg, Penn.
every one to whom have recommended it
has benefited much by its use e-"-Rev. c. ID.
JONES, Racine, Wis.
The PREPARED PRESCRIPTION" is put
up in 81 bottle, and is sold by
: GLEIM & HINKLEY,
}Hv c. A BENSER,
Rock Island, H.,
Wholesale Agents for the Northwest,
BURNHAMS 4 VAN SCHAACK, Chicago,
and by Druggists generally, orders may be
| addressed to the sole proprietors, OSCAR 6.
MOSES CO., 81 Cortlandt Street, n. Y. Con-
sultation free. circular, containing testimoni
ais of many successfully treated, will be
sent free, by mail, to all who will write for it.
jau2dIy weow.
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DR.. Maggiel is the founder of a new medical
system. The quantitarians whose vast internal
doses enfeeble the stomach and paralyI the bow
els and with whose external remedies the ulcerat-
ed and eruptive surfaces Of the skin are deluged
in vain must give place to the man who restores
his health and appetite with from one to three
harmless pills, and cures the most virulent and
scrofulOus disorders with from one to three bexes
of his matchless salve
DR.. MaggiePs Pills and Saive have ushered in
a new medical era. No more nauseating avalan-
ches of drastic drugs need be poured down sick
peoples throats- One of Maggiel's Pills rectifes
the disordered condition Of the stomach and liver
cleanses the head and restores the nerves in q
space of time short enough to be almost classed
as marvellous.
In fact MaggiSPs Bilious. Dyspeptic and Diarr-
hes Pills cure where all others fail. While for
Burns, Scads, Chilblain, Cuts, and all abrassions
OF the skin, Maggiels Salve is iufAllible.
CAUTIoS.-Purchase none without name Of J.
Hsydock on the wrapper, proprietor, and the
trade mark ]. Magiel, NJ D. Sold by all drug
gists, at rs cents per box, and J. Haydock, pro-
prietOr, New York. mchl2dvIy.
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USE Laliamand's Specific for Rheumatism
Gout and Neuralgia 1t effsctually destroy. al
poison in the blood, and performs radical cure
nov27dly. - .aa-.1-- 4
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Proofs of the Superiority OF The
AM MERICAN
WALTHAH6
WAT CHES.

This country has reason TO be proud Of this
splendid specimen Of American operative genius
and enterpriEe- That it will work a revelation
in the watch manufacturing of the world no
can doubt who examines the operations VI the
Waltham establishment, for il turns out watch
movements at just about one half the cost of i'm
ported movemeBts-beside the uniform reliability
of the machine made watches must give them Q
great advantage over all others wherever known.
poor time piece, of the machine make. viii be
az rare in the future as good one of hand make
has been heretofore, for machinery is bit-ary in
its performance, and can make a perfect article
just easy one that is worthless II will be
a cause Of congratulation IL this highly useful
American Enterprise shall have the effect Of
driving out Of market the thousands of trashy
foreign articles miscalled timekeepers,by furnish
ing so excellent and economical substitute
" Y TYnos.
We have he'd one of the works # this Com
pany in q case for some considerable time, and,
comparing them with former frst-class works Of
different manufacture possessed by us, they have
established in our opinion their superiority over
any ever introduced for correctness as time-pie-
ees."-7Ee World.
Eve notice with regret writing Of the Paris
Exposition) the absence of specimens Of Ameri-
can manufacture. which, although only compare
lively OF recent birth among us, is already pro-
dueing results of the most satisfactory character.
The watches manufactured by the Waltham Com
pany are certainly, far strength, durability
and excellence of time-keepers are concerned, as
good as anything produced by the French or
Swiss man nufsctures- s-h--A. y. Herald.
The beauty, the precision. the greater cheap
ness, the uniform excellence of watch conseruct-
ed by machinery 80 exquisite that the mere spec
tacle Of its operations is poetic. gradually give
| the American Watches public preference which
will not be deceived."-HarTer's Weekiy.
Every Watch faliy " arr anted.
For sale by all frst-class Dealers in the United
States and British Provinces.
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RAOWAY g. CO.,
81 Maiden Lane, New York.
TYPHOID FEVER,

This disease is not only cured by DR..
Radway Relief and Pills, but prevented.
If exposed to it, put one teaspoonful of
Relief in a tumbler of water. Drink this
before going out in the morning, and
several times during the day. Take ono
of Railways Pills one hour before dinner,
and one on going TO bed.
If seized with Fever, take 4 to of the
Pills every six hours, until copious dis
charges from the bowels take place also
drink the Relief diluted with water, and
battle the entire surface of the body with
Relief Soon a powerful perspiration
will take place, and you will feel q
pleasant heat throughout the system
Keep on taking Relief repeatedly, every
four hours, also the Pills. A cure win
be sure to follow. The relief is strength
ening, stimulating, soothing, and quietinG
it is sure to break up the Fever and to
neutralize the poison. Let this treat
ment be followed, and thousands will be
saved. The same treatment in Fever and
Ague, Yellow Fever, Ship Fever, Bilious
Fever, will effect a cure in "a hours
When the patient feels the Relief irrita-
ting or heating the skin, cure is positive.
In all cases where pain is felt, the Relief
should be used
Relief so cts; Pills 25 cts. Sold by
all Druggists
See DIR. Railways Almanac for 1858.
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IL. R. r..
90
OUT OF
1 o o

OF DEATHS, that annually
occur, are caused by Preventable
Diseases, and the greater portion
of those complaints would, if
Railways Ready Relief or Pills
Gas the case may require were
administered when pain or un,
easiness or slight sickness is ex.
perienced, be exterminated from
the system in a few hours. PAIN
no matter from what cause, is
almost instantly cured by the
Ready Relief. In cases of Cho-
le,a, Diarrhoea, Cramps, Spasms
Bilious Cholic, in fact all Pains,
Aches and Infirlnities either in
the Stomach, Bowels, Bladder,
Kidneys, or the Joints, Muscles,
Legs, Arms, Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, Fever and Ague, Head
ache, Toothache, &C., will in a
FEW MINUTES yield to the
soothing influence of the Ready
Relief.
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sTOPTRE ROl3REh

Do You ask, what robber? Why, Father Time,
of course, who is stealing the color from millions
of heads Of hair. Alas
HE CAN'T BE STOPPED.
What then? His rsvages can be repaired
In LESS THAN TEN MINUTES!
1t is soon done. No trouble; no danger of in
juring the ibres. Not stain.
CrisiadorG's Hair Dye,
confers a superb black or any shade Of brown
with all but miraculous rapidity.
Manufactured by J. .CRISTADoR0, IS Maiden
Lane, New York. Sold by all Druggists. Ap.
piled by sll Hair Dressers. . jan9dwlm.
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NM r. NsE INCREASE OF SALES
kILCOCK'S POROUS PLASTERS.

Where one was sold a few years ago, q
thousand arc sold now.
They strengthen, warm and invigorate the
part upon which they are applied, and relieve
nervous affections of the bowels, lpmbago, pains
of the side, and usually all local pains In sffec-
ti0ns of the kidneys they are of great service.
LAME BACH,
NEw YoRK, Nov. IS, 1859.
T. ALLCocK 4 Co.-iENrLENIy / lately suf-
fered severely from a weakness in my back. Hav-
ing heard your Plastcrs much recommended for
cases Of this kind procured one, and the result
was all l could desire. A single plaster cured me
in a week. Yours respectfully,
j. G. BRIGGS.
Proprietor Of the Brandreth House.
Principal Agency, Brandreih House, New Y York
Sold by all Druggists. jauadwIm.
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g, p. WRIGHT.
GALE & WRIGHT.

DRoDUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS
/ PA South Water Street, Chicago. Post of
ace Box $40. Orders and Consignments solicited
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ROCK ISLAND 4 CAMDEN
ACCOMMODATION HACK. h q

THE UNDERsIGNKD WILL RUN AN Ac-
i commodatiou Express Hack between Rock
Island and Camden for the benefit of the travel
ing community. Also, will carry packages, do.
crfands and assist al who wish TO patrorIrs him
in his line Of business.
Hack will leave Koek Island at s A. NJ. and 2
Pm Returning. il will leave Camden at 10 A,
NJ. and { p. ~. ---F srr e1sE
Passage can be secured by applying at the
Rodman House, Rock Island House, Hermann
House, Farmers Hotel and Farmers Retreat,
Rock Island, and at the Camden House. Camden.
--.rFGa j. C. p. MITCHELL, Proprietor,
sept23dtf. Reck Island, ri.
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Sudden Colds, Coughs, Influenza, Diptheria,
Hoarseness Sore Throat, Chills, Fever and Ague,
Mercurial Pains Scarlet Fever, SC, &c, take
from four to six of Railways Pills and also take
q teaspoonful Of the Ready Relief in a glass OF
warm water, sweetened with sugar or honey !;
battle the threat, head and chest with Ready
Relief, (if Aaue or intermittent Fever, battle the
spine also } in the morning Won will be cured.
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WARNOCK & RALSTON,

(Successors TO Warnock 4 Kelly
MANUFACTURERS OF SOAP AND CAN
WI dies, and Lard Oil, Rock Island, III ossn
paid for Tallow and Grease. mch3-dtt
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Perry Street, between Third aud Fourth iSts,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
WITH FACILITIES UNS SURPASSED, added
w to the experience of more than twenty
years, hopes to merit large share of patronage.
rov29d1y.
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DUsIMHss CARDS.
PETER FRIES,

DECTIFIER AND MANUFACTURER OF
II Domestic Liquors, Importer and Dealer in
Poseign Wines and Liquors. Front street, oppo-
site Ferry Landing, Rock Island, I'll.
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> Flour, Sugar and Saw Mil Machinery, House
Castings and Iron Railing, Lard Kettles, Bells
and Brass Castings. Boring apparatus forged
and finished for boring Artesian Wells of any
Kind, made of the best material-Inade to order.
Farmers who will be in want of Cane Mills
this year, would do well to give their orders soon,
IN order 60 have their mil in proper tine.
j have large mill patterns, that can be only
made TO order.
Any one in want Of heavy castings for any
purpose would do well to give me a call, before
yoing 10 a distance--to get what can be made at
home just as well, and with much less expense.
Repairing dcue on short notice.
wM. H THOMPSDS.
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