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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-04

REMEMBER, the entrance to our Office at
pres mt is through the new book store or by
the alley in the reaf.-.NOline Union
The GALLEY in the rear is the pink Of han
diness, for such of their patrons as would be
ashamed to be seen going in the front way.
The old eockloft hallowed by cqmuli of to
bacco guilds aud dirt furnished the same
privacy to pations. Any one seen going up
the side s.sirs might be goiDg to prayer
meeting, to one of the numerous lawyers,
domciled up there, or to his own sleeping
| apartment. So he could not on actual evi
dence be accused of having any mission to
the garrett at the top of the building. The
fcomfort of customers was provided for in the
construction OF the new establishment in THU
particular to which the onion calls the at
.ention of its friends, 80 that any fear of be
ing eaugh, 10 the embarrassing situation o
pAttonixing them might be obviated.
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DEATH Oh Col. WHITAKER.-Col. spier
Whitaker, long time a resident of Daven
port, and uncle of Hon. Jas. Grant, died on
Thursday, after long illness in the 72d year
of his age. Col. W. was native of North
Carolina. He was born in Halifax, in that
State. He reno, ed to Davenport in 1855,
and commenced the practice of law with
Judge Grant, He had been resident OF
Davenport ever since, excepting an interval
during the war. He was much respected
for his legal erudition, and the decisive hon
esty of his character. A meeting Of the
Scott County bar was called, to pass suita
bic resolutions of respect on his death.
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THE ARGUS.

The only paper in Rock Island which does not
stand the extortiou of the Western Associated
Press, but publishes better, fuller, and more
reliable dispatches than they can send
1t is the only paper which gives full and correct
market reports, on which perfect dependence
can be placed.
IT HAS MORE THAN TWICE THE BONA
EIDE CIRCULATION OF ANY OTHER
PAPER PUBLISHED IN THIS PORTION
OF ILLINOIS.
1t 10 the best afternoon daily between Chicago
and San Francisco.
1t is the only local paper in the Railroad and
manufacturing centre Of Rock Island.
1t is the medium for official publications Of Rock
Island County, and also Of the City of Rock
Islaud.
1t is the official paper Of the War, Post Office,
Interior, State and Treasury Departments.
Therefore il offers
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AIKEN. at the sign Of the Golden Eagle,
has just received heavy, all wool, black
beaver, which he proposes to sell at 81 SO
per yard. Also heavy double weight dog
skin beaver for $3.50 per yard Don't go
without such goods ST such prices. d3t.
FEsTlvAL.--The Episcopal Church Aid
Society intend holding festival, at Darts
Hall, on Thursday evening, Dec. 10th. and,
judging from the affairs of this kind given
BY this society heretofore, the forthcoming
one will fully equal, If not surpass any Of
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Bamberger is Offering double width Beaver
Sacsings at $3.50 per yard; Ladies Fur Sets,
$3.50; Nubias soc; Ladies' Japan Switches,
35c. pripts as low ~ 9c. He invites the atten-
ton of the ladies to the winter styles of Sacks,
Wraps, shawIs and Knit Hoods, just received.
Gentlemens Clothing made to order 70 per
cent. cheaper than any other house in the city
Good fts warranted. New cutter.
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THE BEST MEDIUM for reaching the PEG
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Transient Advertisements One Dollar per Square,
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A MERiToRIoUs ARnCLE.-We are tired
of this idea of "pufipg" humbug medicines
that are constantly thrown into drug stores,
and are merely an imposition upon commu'
nifty. But, when an article comes into the
market that is really worthy of comment,we
are happy to make public acknowledgment,
trusting that some benefit may arise there.
from. DR.. r. V. Pierce, Of Buffalo, N. Y,
is the proprietor of DR.. sage'S Catsrrh Rem.
edy, aud we take pleasure in calling atten'
ton to it because we know it TO be a good
article, aud sure cure for that loathsome
disease, Catsrrh. 1t is sold by most Drug
gists, or may be obtained for Sixty Cents
through the mail by addressing the proprie
tor as above Cleveland Herald.
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Just opened, Linen Towels, from zoe apiece up /;
hemstitchel gaulkerchiefs, from loo to Si'So
apiece; also, Hosiery, Gloves, Hoods, Nublaa,
&c, at very low prices.
The best assortment Of Lace Collars, Lace
Handkerchiefs, Dress Goods, Shawls, de-, to be
be found in Rock Island is at Wadsworth COS
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Weather Cold and Windy

A forecast Of December. 1t is forewarnlng 70
those who are thinly dressed to 90 to May Bros.
and prepare for winter. They have full line
of Empress Cloth, Mcrinos, French and English
Alpsoas. and all kinds Of Dress Goods, Chin
chlllas, 90 per cent. lower than any other house.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-04

The rooms Of tho Young Meme Library Assoc
citation are open from 10 A N. until 10 P. NJ.
every day except Sundays. large and well
selected assortment Of works now on hand,
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pro-
cpr.d of the Secretary. may6dly.
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READY GLAZED SASH.

TN CONNECTIONS With my Planning Mill, I
L have opened Ware Room for the sale Of
PINNED and Glazed Sash, whsre will keep oon.
ssantly on hand all sisss of these articles which
esq sell ct mush cheaper rates than they eas
be purchased for elsewhere. l obtain my Glass
from the manufactures ut Pittseurg thereby
saving the profits which others must pay whs
buy in this market. All Buildera, Farmers and
others In want Of Sash will consult their own in
tsrest ~ giving me call before purchasing else
whore o. Am Offering unusual ENDORSEMENTS FOL
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To the Afflicted.

DR.. Knapp, who has visited Rock Island over
twelve years, and who cures all CHnoNc DIS
EASES, a. will bs seen by his advertisement in
another column, can be consulted Nv the Rock
Island House. Thursday, December 9Th. Con-
sultation free
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udd Eallnws

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, /. 0. F., meets
every Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
southeast corner of Illinois and Eag,e Sts., at
~ O'Clock r. NJ.
CD. KNOX, n. G.
G, W. HAMILTON, R. :.
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G. W. HAMILTON, R. :.
Fine Solid silverware.

A choice assortment Of the latest patterns
suitable for wedding and other presents. just
received at Rutenbeck 4 Co.'S, % West Second
street, under the Newcomb House, Davenport.
SaTuTh.
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Auction !-Rodman House furniture to
be sold at auction on Wednesday Dec Sth,
at Gould's old stand, corner of % and Perry
St., Davenport, Iowa. dat.
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Teas! Teas

s. NJ. Harri. is selling the best Imperial,
Young Tyson and Japan Teas for Sl'4V' at
Lundy's Auction Room. noY22dlw.
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Some novelties in ooiored all wool and white
cotton bed and cradle covers, at bargains.
Also, dress goods, furs, millinery goods, OIL
cloths and carpets, very cheap
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The ferry boat was much hampered with
with ice in making her trips yesterday,
which she did very slowly.
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HENRY FISHER, late with Chas. Fisher,
has bought out the barber shop lately owned
BIZ Steve Mascher one block below the Court
House on Orleans street; where he will be
glad to see his friends. Henry, as every
body who has submitted himself to his
tonsorial hands knows, is an expert barber,
and those desiring good clean shave with
sharp razor, should give him call. de
could not get shop up town near his old
friends, and SO wss obliged to take the we'll
known stand on Orleans street.
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MakOnte.

Barrett Chapter No. Is, A. NJ, meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays
Of each month.
HENRY BURGowER, II. P.
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LECTURE.--Frank |. Jervis, of the Dev
export Democrat, who has prepared two ex.
cellent lectures, WILL it is reported, deliver
one on this side of the river shortly. Mr..
Jervis has succeeded in drawing the largest
audience Of the season to a recent lecture
which he delivered in Davenport. He 10
literary man of uncommon talent, and pro-
found research and his lecture was thor.
oughly entertaining and original A man
who has succeeded in drawing better audi
ences than Bayard Taylor, or Geo. Francis
Train, in Davenport, should surely be able
to fill the Hall on this side We hear IT
reported beside, that his lecture will be de-
livered under the auspices Of the Temper,
ance organization of this city, but canno'
vouch for the truth of the report.
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RgMovALl - Like the sweeping down of
spiders, webs from garnet with long
handle broom, like the mighty dragging out
of nothing. at.all, is the funning hegira Of
our sweet neighbor, Selah /
Two odorous gentlemen of the ebony per.
suasion were engaged part Of the day con
vevng from dinRy loft in the third story
of Mitchell Il Lynde's block, pile of much
worn cases filled with battered Rabbits
metal! This dragging out of rubbish into
the light of day the Union man dgnihes by
the name Of removal, He grows lacrymose
over being compelled to abandon his dirty
quarters, for place where the air is freight
ed with the clearly odor of fresh plaster and
new paint.
1.-The sacred dust of years has settled so
deeply, evenly and firmly on our old files,
books, desks, maps, pictures, that it, seems
like sacriIege 10 disturb 1t
One would Judge from this that the
doughty Napoleon of the "otfcial" sheet,
sheds tears when compelled to throw of the
linen rendered sacred by six months CRIME
and nigritude and to put on clean shirt.
The LAST Boar OF THE SEASON The
last boat for the year 1869, the New Boston,
left our levee on Thursday afternoon at four
o'clock, for Montrose slough, where she ia to
lay up for the winter. She arrived in safety
at her destination yesterday afternoon. A
word about the Northern Line Packet Com,
pany. Last year the Company lost $3.50,
600. This loss was duo principally to the
fact of the low stage of water and strong
oompetiGon of the White Collar Line, com
peliug both companies to carry passengers
and freights at cutting rates. This year the
lines consolidated, or, more properly, the
White Collar Line melted into the Northern
Line Co., and with high water daily thro
line from St Louis to St. Paul, and the abl'
and efficient management of so experienced
a steam boatman as Capt. Thos. J. Butord
the Northern Line Co.'S stock has been mos
remunerative. They have now Il first elias
boats, and have three new ones in process
of construction. One Of these is to be EN-
ploved in the trade between this point ant
Fort Madison. 1t is 30 feet long, and is I
be constructed with q view to speed as we!
as safety. Extensive preparations are nov
being made for lively campaign next sea
son.
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NOVELTY CORN MEAL MILLS

| N CONNECTION with his Planning Mil, III,
L subscriber 10 still conducting the Novelty
Corn Meal Mills. and hss constantly on hand
suPsrisr quality Of white and yellow kiln dried
meal, BY the barrel or hundred pounds. HighsR
uarkst price paid for Germ. The patronage .
re pshIis 10 respectfully solicited.
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The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-12-22


pilot and Capt. Brown. (of brig Fred Thompson.
thing that could be done would be to smother the
flames; accordingly closed everything up tight, and
spread sails all the after part of the vessel
Found very soon after that smoke was forcing through
sides and stern and with 1t depositing great guam
titles Of tar on the sails Ali the sails aloft
then ordered 10 be uHbent and sent on shore, to-
gether with everything movable deck; at Il NJ,
everything about the same; concluded that FIRE
must be in lower hold; at p. NJ. heard the be-
tween decks fall in. At6P. NJ, the fire broke out
about ten feet from stern post and just above the
copper. 1t raging fearfuly and the whole after
Eold was a mere shell. Immediately cut down stand
ing RIGGING from fore and main masts and sent it
shore. In a few minutes the flames burst up
through poop deck which soon enveoped the whole
after part Of the ship; being afraid of falling spars
ordered everybody into the boats. and then went
forward and slipped the moorings, this WAS about
SIP. NJ. On our way to the shore, about fifteen min
utes after left the ship she sheet Of fame
fore and aft; the spars all falling after. By
II midnight she burnt down the water and had
drifted about ten miles to westward. am certain
she was set fire by some Of the crew, and every
one is Of the same opinion. Left Bakers Island,
Nov. 18th, in brig Kamehameha ", arrived here
with all the crew Dec. 10th of the crew have
been sent to jail and will be rigidy examined to find
out who the guilty parties.
Report OF HAw. BARK R. W. wooD, English, mas
ter-sailed from Honolulu, Sept. 9th, 1862 arrived
at Reierson Island, Sept sd. Sailed from there the
day for sawarrow, where we arrived Sept. 9th
sailed the same day to Savage Island, and arrived
there, Oct 5th; sailed from there Oct 18th to
Danger Island arrived there Oct. goth; sailed from
there Nov. sth to Penreyhn, where we arrived Nov.
10th. Sailed from Penreyhn Nov. 9th, for Homo
lulu, and arrived here Dec. 18th.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-12-22

DoGs.-The dog-tax of 81 per head is one
of the most difficult to assess, of the~taxes
levied by law. 1t requires no little address
on the part of the Assessor, not only TO dis
cover the dog, but what is more to the point,
the owner-as either the one or the other is
sure to disappear on the assessing day
appointed for the various localities of the
district Sudden and unexpected descent
upon place was the only way by which any
results could be obtained by the Assessor,
who, even then would find his presence tele-
graphed from house to house, causing a
stampede among the CANNES. On one occa-
sion, having made an early morning visit to
the locality makai of the prison, to corral
the dogs in that neighborhood, he OBJ
served in the distance a number of old wo-
men making for the swamp, followed by
their pets,-the crowd increasing with fresh
accessions as it hurried along. By "a flank
movement, the Assessor headed them of,
and succeeded, amid the walls of the femi-
nine owners, and circumstances OF. their in
ability to pay the tax, in getting on his list
name for every truant dog.
On another occasion, at Maunalua, he
picked up dog at an old mans house that
had not been rated. The old man denied
all ownership, and admitted the propriety of
the Assessors demand that the dog should
be killed, according TO law. He proceeded
to dig hole in which to bury the animal;
meantime, the Assessor went into the house
TO make up his roll on the other property.
When about to leave he asked the old man
If the dog had been killed, and received
reply in the affirmative "Where is hep
"Out there, in the hole under. the tree"
True enough, there was the fresh-made grave
of poor Tray, but unfortunately the tail
remained above ground, and as the Assessor
mourufnlly contemplated the scene, the said
tail began to wag beautifully. "Why, this
dog is not very Dead at all eventsl How
is thiss" "oh, yes,p replied the owner,
she is dead, sure enough; it is the icind that
moves his TAIL" Tray, who had been sur
rounded with mats to give him breathing
space, was soon reproduced, and by going
upon the list had another year added TO his
life
The Assessor, Mr. W. r. Castle, returns
for the district of Honolulu, 1900 dogs
One individual returned twelve as his quota,
and another eight Who can wonder, after
this number of dogs returned for taxation,
that Honolulu should be notorious for its
nocturnal bark.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-12-22

ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRIAN FRIGAfE DosAC.
H. I. r. Austrian Majesty's steam frigate
DOMAIN, Admiral Baron Won PETE. command
ing. arrived at this port on Monday the goth
inst, 81 days from Yokohama, Japan. She
encountered two heavy cylones during the
passage, in the last of which she suffered Sc
rious damage, the memoranda of which will
be found in another colamn. The DondW car
ries 16 guns, and her engines are 300 horse
power. At 10 o'clock A. NJ, on Tuesday. she
saluted the Hawaiian flag, which was returned
from the Battery on Punch Bowl. She has on
board the members of the Imperial Legation.
consisting of Contre Admiral Baron Won PETE,
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PlenipO-
tertiary Baron Won Trautteaberg. Secretary
of Legation; Pfsterer, Officer Board of Trade
Sch5nberger, Czerey, Commercial Reporters.
The following is the list of her Officers
Contre Admirdi-Baron Won Petz.
Captain-Cbevalier Won Wiplinger.
LieHtenants--Kolb. Baron Minutillo, Hent-
schel. Desehauer, Count Auersperg, Poglayen,
Prasch, Bartseh, and Baron Benko, Aid de
Camp.
Lieutenant Of Harines-Count Won Beust.
lSsqF SurgeOn-Dr. Wavra.
lSurgeons-Drs. Janka and Fried.
Paymaster-Raschin.
Eagineers-Engerth. Won Benedict. wOndra,
Schnabel. Lauer.
Cadets-Labres, Wiedemann, Count Hahn.
Hlouscheck, Pittner, Weisse, Chevalier Won
Benigni, Albrecht.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-12-22
SAILED.

Dec 15-Schr Odd Fellow for Hawaii.
Schr Isabella, for Hawaii.
U S Flagship Mohican, Admiral Turner, for
San Francisco.
Am VIII ship California, Willis, for Cruise
l6-Schr Moi Keiki, for Maui
Schr Manuokawai, for MBui.
schr Fairy Queen, for Kauai.
Schr Kamaie. for Molokai
schr Mary Ellen, for Maui.
An VIII biz Helen Snow. Campbell, for Cruise.
Am VIII ship Marengo, Little. for Cruise.
1s-Haw VIII bk Count Bismarck, Dalman for
Cruise.
Am VIII Blk Massachusetts,, Wilcox, for Home.
Am VIII ship JOsephene Cogan, for Cruise.
Br ship John Dimmock, Winchel, for
New Bedford.
Schr Jenny. for Kauai
Schr Warwick, for MolOkai.
20-schr Active, for Hawaii.
2l-Am schr Lewis Perry, Sands, for San Fran
ciso.
Haw Blk A J Pope. Plasse, for Bremen.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-12-22
Correspondence

Honolulu, Dec 81, 1869.
To Aessrs Lee d Ryldnd, Great Eastern and
Royal European Circus.
GESTLEMEN:-At meeting of the Board
of Representatives of the Honolulu Fire De-
partment held last evening. the Secretary
was instructed to communicate TO You their
thanks for the generous benefit TO their Re-
lief Fund received from you, and to tender to
you a complimentary benefit to take place at
such time as may be most convenient to you,
on which occasion the Department will make
every effort In their power IN any way that
you may request to insure success.
i have the honor to be,
your obedient ser'vi,
CHAs. T. GUIIcK,
Secretary.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-12-22

TIE memoranda of the loss of the ship
Robin Hood at Bakers Island will be found
in another column. There seems to be no
doubtin the minds of the Captain and others
acquainted with the circumstances, that the
ship was set on fire by some of the crew.
1t is to be hoped thatif such is the case the
guilty parties may be brought to justice
At the request of the U. S. Conaul, four of
the crew were arrested on the arrival of the
Kan'ehdnehd, on Monday and lodged in the
Station House to await an investigation.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-12-22

VALUABLE CARGo.-The ship John L.
Dimmock, Capt. J. NJ. Winchell, sailed for
New Bedford on Saturday the 18th inst, with
the most valuable cargo of oil and bone taken
from this port during the season. Her cargo
is valued lat the Custom House at s277, 379,
20. The reporter of the Advertiser only made
little mistake of some $50, OOOln stating the
value of the above cargo, which is coming
pretty close for him.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-12-22

HoSOLuLu, Dec. 2Ist. 1869.
To c. T. Quick, Secretary Honolulu Fire
Department.
sR:-We have to acknowledge receipt Of
your favor of to-day, in which you commu-
nicate the thanks Of the Fire Department,
for their Benefit at our Circus. and likewise
tender Complimentary Benefit TO us.
Be kind enough TO make known to the
Department, our high appreciation Of their
proposed reciprocafion. and that We shall be
happy to appoint SATURDAY EVENING
NEXT, as the most convenient time for the
Benefit.
We have the honor to be
Your obedient servants,
LEE q RTLkED.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-12-22

We notice that the Schooner Flying Dart
soon to sail for Tahiti, has shipped some three
hundred sheep from the ranch of Mr.. Paiko,
near Cocoa Head. Should the vessel make a
good passage, there can be little doubt but the
venture. which is somewhat new, will prove a
remunerative one. There seems to be no rea-
son why profitable trade in live stock should
not spring up between here and Tahiti, there
being great scarcity there and an abundance
The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-12-22

AHAAISA AT KAwAIAHAo.-Ther will be an
ahaaina Of the KawaiahaO Sunday Schools on
Christmas day. at the Church. Appropriate
religious services will be held at IL o'clock A.
NJ, consisting of sermon by Rev. H. n.
Parker, and singing by children, after which
they will pass out to the tables prepared under
the trees for their refreshment- There will
also be table prepared for the foreign resi-
dents who may attend the feast These gath
erings of the children are both pleasant and
interesting, and as this one is intended to col
lect funds to cancel the Sunday School debt,
we hope it may be successful in every particu-
lar
The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-12-22

F. BERNARD, well known for some years
as a store keeper on Nuuanu street, finding
himself somewhat involved took his depar-
ture for the BONN Islands in the whale-ship
Josephine, on Saturday last, much to the
chagrin of his creditors, who were indignant
at his sudden departure. His liabilities were
at first stated at from four to six thousand
dollars, these amounts have gradually dwin-
died down to about $1,000, which is divided
about, in sums of from $40 to $500.