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The national Republican., 1869-01-23

TINTED STATES PATENT ofPl(E.
u wAsHISuToS, D. @, Jan. II. 1852,
On the petition Of CHARLRsH fosDE, O. Mobile,
AlAbAms, praying for the extension q patent
Improvement In Dredging Machines:
II Ia ordered that the said Petitio be heard at
may oppose this extension, obiectons, dep4si.
tions aud other papers should Pc hed In this once
twenty days before Inc a"' ELisih Ii ipsi fooTg,
The national Republican., 1869-01-23
Financial.
EIRsT NATIO NAL BAEE
WASHINGTON
D. Cooks, tof Jay Cooke : Co. , President,
W. 8. HuSrINoroE. Cashier.
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY

FINANCIAL AGENT OF TIE UNITED STATES.
lsrH STREET. OPPOSITE TIE TREASURY DEPART.
sEST.
Government with Treasurer United States,
AEoNE MILLION DoLLARs.g
We buy and sell all classes Of GOVERNMENT
SECURITIES at current market rates.
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make COllsstiOnS on
ALL THK PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED
STATES.
FAVORABLE TERMS. and give CAREFUL AND
PRoHPr ATTENTION TO
ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS.
and to any other business entrusted TO us.
FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVERN.
MENT LOANS at all times shOOrfully furnished.
W. s, HUNTINGTON, Cashier,
WAsHINdToE. March 20, 1865 mh7l-du
lay COOKE aCo..
BANKERS.
FIFTEENTH STREET. OPPOSITE TRR
TREASURY,
buy and soil at current market rates a tssp
constantly ou hand a fell supply OF
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
sEvEN-THIRTIEs,
COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES.
Orders for Stocks, Bonds, &c, executed, and Col
Iestions made on all accessible points.
| sApl-d
The national Republican., 1869-01-23

TINTED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
y WAsHIN0ToN, D. O., Jan. 4, 1872
On the petition Of JAsEs M EsESsoS, Of lowell.
ent granted him on the 18th day OF April, 1855, for
an improy yement In Ships Windlasses.
ID Is ordered that said petition be heard at this
oaiee on the 10Th day OF March next. Any person
may oppose this extension, Oblections, deposi-
lions and other papers should bo hled In this once
twenty days before the day u hearing
ELISHA fO0TE,
ianll, MO- CommiAAioneT OF Patents,
The national Republican., 1869-01-23
For Sale or Rent.

EoR RRBET-TURNlsHBD SUITES AND SINGLE
II Rooms at No, o, InEle Place, q street south,
between First and Second streets east. Capitol
Hill Hot and cold water. jan19-bs
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-04-03
= CaEsD Tn TIE, EiU7r,.

\ TX pll rONCp> q JLDEN tERI DICAE
~ Pills for Females. Intlihlc in correcrin,
'rreguiar't eS remo'irs "bsrTc'iors Of the monthly
Iu'1-. fr.in whatever c',!se and always succcs.rl
49, preventive One phi, il n dose Female. 10.
una ~ situated or tnoSc srppos;ng themselves So
are c'Nt ND against using these Pills, while ii
thnt cond' tion lest they invite miscarriage after
"hlih aiinontiIn the pr iipinr assumes no re.
SD"blbil ~ atholrh their mdncss won d ~ even.
any mi chief 10 health Others is. the Pin. arc re-
cAmnl' nf"d A. a most raUih remedy for ibe a.!
deviation of tho sni'rii,c from any rrac. ar'tle,
Whatever: "a well as 10 pf.vn an incro'ss of fam.
~ when health will not permit IL; queiirg lG
nerves and hringins back the rosy colo Of health"
10 the cheek of the most celeste
Fall aud explicit dir ctnn' accompany each box
Price $ per box. box's SIS
Sold in Petroleum Centre, by y. MILLER b
co Sole Agents" for Petroleum Ccairr, Pa.
Iadie By sending them s. to the Petroleum Ces.
trc p. o. chi have the Pills 90 It cOnd, ni yI by
mail to any part Of the country. free Of ,rge
sold also BY r. y g. g G ark Tusvills
Pa, a. X Griffith, OIL City: Fleming II Mo.
nuno Frank in; DR. J L. Acomb, 1idioute; f. T..
llazal'on. Warren md by 'onc Druggist" in every
town In the Q iittd States, and by
jul : u. HOWE, Prop'r, New York
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Opinions Of Experienced Drug
gStS.

g!StS.
Read the following opinions of ex-
perienced druggists and physicians:
MESSRs. J. W. DOWNER X CO.. Having
used your Yosemite Bitters for some time past and
having had frequent calls for them by our CUSTOM
err, and from our own examination OF them. We he.
lieve them to he much better in quality than an
other Bitters in the market, and We are confident
that they will answer your most sangnine expecta.
tions. aud fully meet The demands of the public.
We would recommend them to the pnhie for trial.
especially 10 iuvnIids suffering from weakness snd
adisOrdeIed stomach.
Respectfully Yours.
A. D. MILLER Il CO., Druggists
This certincs that we have n.nh the Great Yosa.
mite Bitters prepared 10y J. W. Downer & CO.. OF
this place, and believe that they are, what they
are represented to be pure and wholesome Stem
Rch Bitters. and pleasant tonic beverage for the
use of invalds suffering from weakness of the
Stomach, Dyspepsia. &c, DC. We think them TO
he as good. il not better. than any Btters now in
the market, and cheerfuy recommend them 10 the
public.
Respectfully.
7. b. McNAlR h CO., Druggists.
nave useu, anu ouSer'eu tue cuecS OF the UTeht
Yosemite Stomach Bittera. prepared by j. W.
Downer Il Co., Petroleum Centre. and think them
preferable to any now in use. for the relief of those
difficulties for which they recommended.
J. M HARDING, NJ. D.
Oil City, Pa, Dec 26tb, 1868.
Having carefully examined the s'Y0semita Bit
ters," Manufactured and sold by Messrs. J. W
Downer Il CO.. am convinced that they chem
ically pure. and having knowledge of their com
ponent parts, feel safe in recommending their use
10 the afflicted.
J. A. LOBAUGH, NJ. D.
OIL City, March 9th, 1869.
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i,IO p. III. '
I'NAiNS cning West on Pittsburgh, Fort wa,ne
ana Chicago Railway pas II mcwooi NJ 90
hed a, 3.- a. HI. and @, ii 5 90 aid 1905 y.
~ Pass tr'stlinc II 1U.IO m. and iC,G5
5'3o and -.,i5 y, ILL.,, and arrive nj Chicago .,
100 and ., 80 p. IN. end 6.2O and Il,2Oa 10
March. ISuS.-tf. I,,,ts,,,ssi, u.
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EVERY FATHER

TSilAN O.. havo the largest stuc.l II REyus
yGRs iiS Senanp, .,aais
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

In Dress Goods, FianneIs, sbawls, Blankets
Knit Goods, DC, &C. H'ving marked down my
entire stock of Winter Goods, will guarantee
prices lower than the lowest.
offer large stock of Ladies Furs ut and be-
low cost price.
Embroidered and plain Linen Handkerchief,
Lace and Linen Collars, Gloves, Hosiery, D.srt
Trimmings, dc, at prices that will defy compe.
titiOu.
Meas and Boys' Clothing, ready made; Misc
made to order in the most approved style, cheap
er than any other house in the city.
Give nc call.
4. BAHBERGER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

ALL who are in any way indebted
TO the ARGUS are earnestly request
ed to settle before the lst day OF
January. Those who have any ac-
counts against us will also please
present them for payment, as We
desire to begin the year with a
clean page OF our ledger.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

Tho Constitutional Convention.

There ia strorg pressure being brought to
bear upon that august assembly to have the fol-
lowing preamble and resolution passed, viz:
WHEREAS, Economy il the highway to wealth.
and il being our u most desire 10 advance the in
terests Of this community, be il therefore
Resaloed, That I'll good citizens should pur-
chase their Dry Goods, Millinery, &c. Of New.
burger, as he desires to sell out and offers bis
Goods very low.
Whether the former is true, we know not, but
We will vouch for the the truth Of the latter
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

DEcmEp,-The Commissioners have de
oided in the right of way matter through
Williams & Whites property in Moline.
They awarded them $40 500 damages for q
right of way through the property, and by a
settlement with tho company they have Is
months to remove their building,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

JUDGE RIcHNAN is to be appointed, it is
said, to fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation Of Judge Dillon. In case this
appointment be maze the Gazette recon-
mends j c. Bills Esq. member of the
Scott Co. bar as most fit TO succeed Judge
Richman in the District Judgeship. The
Gazette says of Mr.. Bills.
Mr.. Bills has long heen esteemed as q
lawyer Of great ability, and possesses 10 g
high degree that thoroughness of Legal
learning which is Indispensable in really
good Judge The unenmity with which his
elevation as suggested, is desired by the
members of the Bar of this city may be
accepted as the best possible evid, nee # hi'
fitness for the position. Those who b g
know Mr. Bills esteem him, also, most highly
a ~an tiausn ard as N ritizan nf uunuqa
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wo us1EEs EdEw.

We would call the especial attention oil ou'-
meas men to the fact that the ARGUS Once does
RuItng. Binding and Blank Book WORK, OF every
description. We keep Paper', Envelopes, O''u
H,ard Tags. and all such stock On hand, ana
print them to order, The ARGUS ofFicE II 'n'
oply place in this vicinity where first class JOB
Of printing can be 3ono--and where it Is done
neat, quick and cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

PosrroSLp. The bsnquetin hono- Of the
Rockford, Rock Island & -. Louis railroad
has been postponed until January 18th The
railroad people say they cannot possibly be
ready for it before that time The several
committees also desire more time TO com
plete arrangements. So the postponeme"s
il agreeable all round. If the banquet IS
given on the scale which has been in part
projected, it will require some $500 or
s.. 600 to dcrray expenses 1t is to be
hoped, therefore, that every one VAL respond
literally when the Finance Committee call
upon them to- subscriptions. The cost oil
the banquet must necessarily be betrayed
by individuals, "a We doubt whether the
! Council have real or implied right to ap
propriate the public money for such a pur
pose. Be liberal, therefore, everybody.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

CHRr5raAs day VAS celebrated 10 Rock
Island with considerable enthusiasm, though
with hardly as much Of the prodigaI plenty
Of the season as on former Christmases.
The Christmas eve festivities Of the several
church Sunday schools were oyeraowingIy
attended, and were hugely enjoyed by the
itlle ones. On Christmas day there wes
service held in all the churches, and ser
mons preached. Five O'Clock mass was
celebrated at the Catholic church, with very
fine music
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27
STERLING SILVER WARE
AND
AND FINE ELECT RO-PLaTED WARE

THE Gorh atm Manufacturing Co., of ProVi-
l. deIce, Il. f., having the largest manufsc-
tory of solid silver ware in the world, with ths
most improved machinery, and employing the
mest sktled labor, are pabled to offer an uns-
auayd variety Of new aud beautiful designs in
dinner services, tea services, aud every sfttoie
specially adapted for holiday aud bridal gits''
They offer also their well-fnoHn and nnrivst
LED silver electro plated ware, in whiehthe! osSs
iutredur, new pattern. If rare elegance. The
solid .ilyeris guaranteed to be Of sterling purlt,
bus Mint assay. The sleetro- plate 10 guar
sa,eed to he superior to the tnest shefeid ware
Order, received from the trade Only, bat these
s,od, may be obtained from responsible dealers
| ss.rv here
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

THERE is to be a Masonic ball at Geneseo
this evening. It's to be fine affair, and
will be at the Geueseo house, under the sd
pervision Of the Messrs, Miller, which ID
sufficient guaranty of the enjoyment of al
who attand
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27
At Wedsworth G. Co s.

Just opened Linen Towels, from 2Oc apiece up
hemsttchel Handkerchieis, from lje to $3.50
apiece also, Hosiery, Gloves, Hoods, Nubias,
40, at very low prices.
The best assortment Of Lace Collars, Lace
HandkerchieGs, Dress GOODS ahawls, Sc. to he
be found il Rock Leland is at Wadsworth Cos
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27
Bargains Can DO had at May Rros

Having large assortment Of Furs, Blankets,
Cloaking, shawls, Knit Hoods, French Mer'noes
and Empire" Cloth, PopHns, Aipacas, B4lmoTHls'
Hoop Skirts, de-. on hand, are bound to reduce
the same before invoicing, and offer the goods
regardless Of cost. Cailand secure yJur bargains.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library Asao-
citation are open from 10 A. NJ. until ~ P. M.
every day except Sundays. largo and well
selected assortment Of works now on hand.
Tickets thtee dollars. v hicn osn always he pre-
cured OF the Secretary may6dly.
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4. BANBEEGER,
For Christmas Gifts,

Go to Aikcn's, at the sign Of the Golden Eagle.
His display of Fancy Goods of every kind is un'
surpassed, and the prices are low enough to
meet the requirements of the highest pur'e.--
Particular attention is asked to his stock Of
Hemstiched, Ebroidercd, and Lace HANDKERCHIEF
Lace Settl and ChilnigettGs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

How CAMPBELLs Rock WAS BLOWN TO
P1EcEs.-Campbelrs rock, which must have
been part of the earth's surface atthe creation
and been trod over by INDUSTRIOUS ansedtlu
| Wan creatures before the tyicklug ryu,et
from a mountain lake became the mighty
| rigertha flows the whole length Of cur and,
| is now no more. 1t is broken into pieces
hardly larger than eggs, and scattered over
the entire boi Of the Mississippi river. This
huge proIruding tooth Of original earth was
SO very hard that nnumerabe drills of the
finest TEN pered steel, along with the patience
of the contractors would have worn out
before it could have been removed in the
ordinary way. So @ little human ingenuity
Was set to work on this hinty subject, snc
resulted in the following very eficacious de
s vice. Cordwood was piled all over the rocl
several feet high and a FIRE started In
= short time the rock was IN white heat.
60 crowd Of men were then stationed around il
@ who delayed it with buckets of cold watel
e The sudden contraction split it from end
e end. A couple Of sand blasts were then pC
in the assure. and the rock was blown in'
q the finest atoms, aud it would be hard
discover new where Campbel's rock on'
- stood. The entire excavation will be cor
: ple,ed in few days, and it is thought th
he this week will see the work finished, al
'e the water rnnning through the Golfer.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

WALTER GATES has still on hand large
stock Of holiday goods Not half the beau
titul things i'll his stock have been selected,
SO that holiday buyers have yet an extensive
assortment to select from.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27
Weather Colo and Windy

A forecast Of December. It is f0reWarning to
those Who are tLuly dressed to 60 TO May Bros.
and prepare f winter. They have full line
of Empress Cloth, Merinos, French and English
AIpacas. and all kinds Of Dress Goods, Chin
chiiIas. % per cent lower than any other house.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

DANCE At HAMPTON Hampton, in the
matter Of winter eujoJments, is somewhat
like Rock Island was twenty five years ago,
They put the long winter evenings in one
continual round of social enjoyment. They
sre making arrangements for a grand bal
at Thomas i Bakers Hall on Friday eve
ming next. We hear Of number OF Rock
Island people who contemplate attending.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

Nor one solitary arrest IN this city during
Christmas. This indicates one of two things,
perhaps both in equal proportions, VIZ:
that Rock Islanders are Il very pea.eabie
people, or money is very scarce
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

ANY one wishing to look at nice bIac4
silk will do we'll to call at Aikeu's, sign OF
the Golden Eagle. He has them all prices,
from $3.50 to $500 all bought cheap Sinee
the recent decMne IN cold. II
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

THE RAILROAD BANQUET $500 Members OF
the various committees met at the council
room on Saturday evening and had an III
formal desultory talk over the programme
for the approaching railroad banquet. Bat
the details had been so little digested by the
members present, aud there was so much
dependent npon facts yet TO be escertaned'
that i, WAS deemed advisable to adjourn tor
uore definite action till this evening, when
the various committees are requested tc
meet at the Office of VIM Eggleston, Esq.
promptly at 7 O'Clock, when the hnanee
committee will be ready to give the meeting
some idea Of the amount Of money TO 81
| relied on for the object in view.
A very encouraging beginning was made
on the spot after the adjournment OF TIT
meeting held Saturday. Something ore
$500 was promptly and cheertuIly subscribed
bv the few present Messrs ". d. Crock
EFT, Capt. jerks, and s. ". McMasters
were added to the finance committee, an
the business of soliciting subscriptions wi
be vigorously prosecuted ill the neede
amount shall be raised.
All the members Of the various commit
tees are requested to be present this ever
ing, ready with a practical suggestion, i
order that programme may be agree
upon in oil it's details. The time is shor
and all need to know just what is e2pec'e
Of them.
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Decrease

FoR RENT. "a dwelling house containing
six rooms, located in desirable part Of the
city For further information, enquire Of
j Monroe, near high school building, or at
this office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

@. J. LoOaIs, "a East I'd street, Dsver'
port, Iowa, has still on hand heavy hoi'
day stock of fne gold jewelrY. Gold
watches with the best American and SWISS
movements, and jewels and plated ware
dd tnfaitam. He desires to close out
this stock during the holiday', and therefore
will make liberal reductions. For haId'
some and elegant New Years presents
bargains are to he had at LOOMS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

PoPuLARlrY.--John Lillis got caned al
the most popular citizen of Davenport, h
St. Autbouy's far. Miss Katie Carroll 20
the gold watch, and the Liberty Engine Go
received the flag.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

STORE KEY ForXD.--A large brass key
found on Buffalo street, between Orleans
and Illinois. is Al this Office, The owner
can have it by calling.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

A ,hoce assortment of the latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents, just
received st Rurenbeok Co.'S 26 West Second
street. under the Newcomb House Davenport.
SaTuTh.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

ST. MARarERrE's church, in Davenport
hava a festival of two evenings duration, be-
ginning to .morrow night for the benefit OF
their new school house.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

Tne Fluke defalcation matter in DaVen
port, still drsgs its weary length along. 1t
has now reached its twenty second day, and
ia good for week longer,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

The "a Ward Schoo! House s UNDERGOING
long needed repairs, they are painting and
whl.swashing it and replacing such Of the
furniture rs is out Of repair
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27
EaEnnlc.

Barrett Chapter No. IL, A, NJ, meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tuesday
OF each month.
HENRY BORROWER, II.
Gro. l.. CARLTON, seo'y
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27
MASONIC NOTICE.

There will be regular communication OF
Trio Lodge, No. 81, A. F. Il A. NJ. this
evening at o'clock, all members are re
uuested to attend.
VS.. SWEENEY. Secretary
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27
Odd FslioUh

Rock Island Lodge No. ls, l. 0. Q f., meets
every Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
southeast corner Of illinois and Els 80 Sta, at
Z! O'Clock p. NJ.
C. b. KNOX, N. q.
c. W HAMILTON, r. 5.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

JONI IIoYr, the mu9ic dealer, has sold
seven octave square steinway piano to the
Sisters Academy Of Davenport
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

FoRrY Cxvrs line will be charged for
each insertion Of all articles under this head
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

The Halcyou days are upon US. Ethereal
mildness Of spring in mid winter IS luxury
scarcely inferior to green peas in February.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

For delinquent city tax list see the inside
Of this paper.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

CHoicE white kettle rendered leaf lard a.
Kellerstrass Il VogeIe's pork house. DIT
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

THREE HUNDRED barrels choice Minnesota
Flour at reduced prices, at kctierstrasS d
Yopeles grocery store, on the Ievee, DIT
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

SOME fine venison has appeared in ou'
market.
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LOCAL CoGUEGN.

FIyrxRs CENTS Hns will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
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Wanted.

An agent for Zell's Eneyeiopediu, the Compen.
dunn ot hamai knortedye. Those who have not
yet subscribed address
J. w. MARSH,
Genl, Agt.
QuISCY, Ills.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

LEvEE, NEAR FERRY LANDING.
The subscriber at his shop on the Levee, near
Wultmau's, invites the attention OF has frlends
nd the public generally to his large and comp lese
stock Of Brass aud Iron Goods, suoh as steam
Coeka, Valves. Water Gsuges, Whistles, Oil Cups.
Beer Cocks, Pumps, Gas aud stesm Pipe OF al.
.ires, Zinc. Bsbbitt Metal, ETC., etc.
Steam and Gas work promptly Setandsd to aae
out IN in workmanlks msunor
Gas axtursr of sl kinds for sails
Gas Gttera supplied.
He has sorew cutting machine which cut,
screws upon gas and steam pipe from Of ar
| inch TO NOTES.-The largest msebine west OF
| Chic ago. ~rr
Successor to Jacob Riley.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-27

CHICAGO, Rock ISLAND Il PAcIFtc.-Ihe
earnings for the first week i'll December are
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pjailp Argus.
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Monday Evening, December ", 1859
Uranium Fob Printing.

Orders for Job Printing will meet with promP.
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in the very best IL anner and at reasonable rates
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