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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

The SURvEYoRsHTP--SToDD AND Cor.
EoN.--The contest for the office of Surveyor
presents the voter seeking thoroughly
competent practical officer no difficulties in
choosing. There is but one thing TO do
vote for Mr.. Stoddard. Ia nearly every land
litigation in our courts for twenty years in
which an accurate survey was needed, Mr..
Stoddard has been employed to make it
This shows the estimate the legal fraternity
place on his surveys, which though unotfi
cal, are yet regarded as the most reliable.
A stronger testimonial to his peculiar fitness
for the position could not be furnished.
Mr.. Gordon, his competitor, though pos
sibly fair theoretical surveyor, lacks the
experience in the field and cannot be- con-
-'dered ~aept ut the business, and even
he should be chosen, it 10 not at all prob
able that he would discharge the duties of
the office in person. Surveying being Mr.
Stoddard's business, whether holding the
office or not, the people know just what they
are doing when they elect him.
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Mail Routes.

Mail Routes.
CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL--arrivss st
4:3o A. M. and 6;SbP. M. Closes M 1870 A. N.
and . P. M.
PORT BYRON MAIL--via Wstsrtown, lamp
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and CordovA,
lie syes at $40 A. M; closes at $40 A. NJ,
and a rives at $40 p. M.
COAL VALLEY MAIL--(by cars) daily, leaves
IA. NJ, and arrives P. M. Orion and An
dover are supplied BY this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL--arrivss at 9:3s
A. NJ. and 1905 p. NJ. Closes ct B ?. M. and
l0P.M.
ALEDO MAIL-vis Camden Mills, AndAlu-
sia, Edgingten, Hamlet, Peryton, Alsdo, High
Point, New Boston, Ksithsburg, 0quswka, to
0quswks Junction, tesgetown), leaves daily
between s . A. M, and arrives at $50 P. M.
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, Haslit, Buff
falo Prairie, Illinois City, Drury, Copper
Greek, and Millersburg, goes by this route.
MONMOUTH MAIL-vis Presumption, Sues,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
Riehland Grove to Mon mouth, leaves Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at IA. NJ,
and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
day at p. NJ. Centre Ridge 10 supplied
on Tuesdays by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once week. Ar
rivss Friday evening, at 4 O'Clock, and leaves
Saturday morning, at Q O'clock.
SWEDONIA, via Rural, twice a week arrives
Tuesday and Fridays, at 4:SO P. M, and LEAVES
Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1870 A. NJ
This route terminates ct New Windsor.
Once hours from 7:c0 A. Nj. to 500 p. M.
m@~ Sundays, open from 2 TO 10 AM.
NJ. B. OSBORN. Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

WEIGH Il GREGG have an excellent lot of
teas, coffees, groceries, etc, for sale cheap.
BRIDGE Work AGAIN.-We learn from
the Davenport Gazette that the steam pump
at the bridge sbutmens Golfer was put in op
Grafton again on Sunday evening, and by
yesterday evening the water was nearly all
lifted from the dam. If the Golfer had not
leaked considerably, twelve hours of work
would have emptied it. Yesterday laborers
commenced clearing out the wall ways. 1t
was rather dirty job. The wall fouuds,
tons we're found covered with Shiny mud
1t is the intention of the contractors, Msssrs.
Harvey Il Liversy, to push the abutmens
forward to rapid completion, as there is no
danger now of another interruption from
high water. The Golfer is now free of water
and the contractors viii tomorrow commence
laying the stone for the foundation of the
aoutuent. The abusment will probably be
finished in ten days time, and then if the
weather permits, the pier next the shore will
be commenced.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

The UNIONS ZEAL FOR DEsocRAcY'-
The Ring organ is greatly incensed BY the
course of the ARGUS in this campaign; not
on ito own account, Of course notl It's
bowels of sympathy and affection are sur
red for the Democratic candidates lts
natural fair-minedness 10 greatly outraged
that the ARGUS should repel the false charg'
es, and ward off the ungenerous and cow
ardly blows directed against Mr.. Thomas.
instead of running to the rescue OF candi
dates who are no. assailed. This disinter
ested counselor would see all the batteries
Of malice and falsehood concentrated on
Mr.. Thomas, aud have the ARGUS quietly
withdraw from the scene; and because it
don't do il, in the name Of Democracy it
holds up its snow.whte hands and exolaims
that we have "lost sight entirely of the 9th.
err candidates on the ticket who have borne
the burdens of democracy for lol these
many years." Advice we all appreciate,
and we can scarcely command language in
which to convey our sense of obligation for
this. But, as in a great many other cases
| where an attempt is made to thus cheaply
serve another, we regret exceedingly that
we cannot adopt the course marked out for
US. 1t probably the. one which we should
pursue, AID we grieve that circumstances
forbid oui adopting it. But We do hope our
neighbor will appreciate and not misunder'
stand our position, and not hesitate at any
time in he future to offer its counse!s,
which are always wise. whether they so
strike thae to whom they are offered or
not. Please pardon US, for we are so
sorry.
Besidef, if our neighbor will agree to
make rip into the country every day or
two till election day, and electioneer for
the Republican ticket, as he did last Satur
day and Sunday, we promise to give him
still more reason to complain of us IN thi'
respect. We are assured on reliable author
lily tn6t tnat "Trip w tho oPPo' VAN " '
county made Mr.. Fogg at least dozer
votes, and only a few places were visited
Now, when electioneerng is so efectivel,
done for the Democratic portion of the tick
ct at the head of our columns, by Repuo
lican organ grinder, it is hardly necessar,
for US to say more than encourage tn
grinder aforesaid to extend and multiply hi
visits. Men who are Disguised into SUP
porting one man by being appealed 70 7
support another, undergo but one repent
ance or conversion; they stick. But thos
who are persuaded by powerful reasoning
persuasive eloquence to change, may b
changed back by the same process. W
therefore say to our neighbor, go ye into a
the country and declare for Reid an
Beardsley as ye did in the regions roun
about Hampton, Port Byron and Cordov'
last Saturday and Sunday, and great sha
he your reward from the Democracy, fC
great will be the increase Of the Democrat
vote.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

TAXES WATER HEREAFTER.-Der Demo.
crat of Davenport makes the announcement
that Mr. Frank Jervis has joined the Good
Templars of that city, after this fashion:
"Gone among the Cody" Mr.. Frank l..
Jervis, formerly editor of the True Radical,
land Democracy was last evening, under the
especial auspices of Hon. Hiram Price, &C
cepted as q member of the Temperance
Lodge. AS there is more joy in Heaven
over one sinner that repenseth than over
ninety and nine just persons who need no
repentance, the happiness in the Lodge must
nave been great. On the whole the other
wise jolly companion, as repensant sinner,
under the pump handle, among the cody,
will be jovial fellow.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

PUBLISH THE NANEs.-The Union SAYS it
personally knows q number of the signers of
the Thomas card who have repudiated him
on learning the 'fscts" 10 connection with
his nomination. Give the names. Their
publication might go great way toward in.
ducing others to sepudisse Mr.. T.-R. l.
Argus.
A. F. Russell, of Port Byron, is one, O.
N. Whitford, Of Cordova, is another. These
we know, have repudiated the democratic,
anti soldier. Thomas movement. Elder
George j. Rove, Of Rapids City, is reported
to US as auother.-R. /. Union.
0. n. Whitford's name is no. on the card
to Mr.. Thomas, and we are reliably informed
that Mr., Russell whsse name is on il has no
inssssioa Of voting for Reid, and We have
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26
Coma in ont Of the Cold.

Bamberger is offering double width Beaver
sackings at $3.50 per yard Ladies Fur Sets
$3.50; Nubias, SOC; Ladies Japan Switches
Csc: Prints 40 low % gc. He invites the atten
ton of the ladies to the winter styles OF Sacks
Wraps, shawls and Knit Hoods, just received
Gentlemens Clothing made to order 20 PEI
cent. cheaper than any other house in the city
Good fits warranted. New cutter.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

CONVICTION OF MoRY THE MuRDERER OF
DR.. HERsHE Our readers will recall the
details of the murder, early in the spring,
of DR.. Hershe, near Muscatne, Iowa, by
Fred. Mory tenent of the Doctors. Mory
has just been tried in the Distric. Court of
Muscatne county and found guilty of man.
slaughter, and sentenced to six years inn
prisonment and the payment of 500 fine.
The defense of insanity was interposed with
but little success.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26
ANOTHER YKIpER JOINS THE PACK.

One of the over the river newspaper sym
pathieers with the Ring candidates of the
Republican party in this county, the Jour-
nal, either from FESTIVE anxiety 10 Join in
q new chase, or belief that the Ring Or
gan on this side is not equal TO the emsr'
gency, has struck the trail and Joined the
chase against Thomas. The bark Of this
fresh dog has sonorous ring
abou. i, that affords little variety to the
chase, at any rate. The Journal says
The Republicans are justly, exercised
over there at the conduct OF porter VINO
has come out "independeu'ly" for'the office
Of County Treasurer. Mr.. Thomas Ia the
name of the individual, who has held the
trea.urership for two terms, and who would
fain continue TO pocket its emoluments 1890
He announced himself as a candidate, by q
notice TO his friends in the newspapers, sub
iect to the action Of the Republican conven.
ton. He came before the convention, was
beaten in a fair AID square figh, by sol
der and mechanic, beaten because there
were not men enough in the convention who
desired his continuance in the office. lie
pleaded unfairness and duplicity on the
part of delegates as an excuse to send his
friends out through the county to get sigma
lures of Republicans to request that he
come out Independently for the treasurer
ship. He then published the announcement
Of his apostacy, saying that LOT men had
requested him to make fool Of himself
and he must fain comply. Nobody saw the
paper containing the signature OF these l07
men Nobody knew what Republicans had
thus been beguiled or were baguiling. II
was only known that Thomas was working
to split and overthrow the party that had
shown confidence in him by electing hin
to fll the treasurership twice in succession
The use by public journalist of INJECT
i've and such polite epithets as "fool," &c.
presents on a question Of taste for thos'
who may dissent from the propriety Of sucl
terms But there are some statements il
the above extract which are not historical.
correct. Mr.. Thomas has never sent hi
friends out through the county to get sigma
lures Of Republicans to request TO him Il
become an independent candidate; he mad
no publication about it; and as to the nun
Der and character of the signera Of the ca
nobody has any doubt except those who low
| to feed their deIuded souls with doubt Of
the subject. Charity would lead US to sup
pose that the Journal in this matter gets it
cue from the Union Of this city, and merel
reproduces its statements; yet it does it II
such an original sort of way as to make
appear to be made on some other authority
For volunteer in the campaign agains
Mr. Thomas the zeal Of the Journal is war;
and deserves some recognition.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

Mr.. W. A LEARY, heretofore in charge
of the Davenport Office of the Mississippi
Valley line, to-day takes formal possession
of the office of the Western Union line in
this city as the successor of Mr.. J E. Elem
ing, Mr.. Leary is skillful operator and
will be a fit successor of Mr.. Fleming.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26
At Aiken's

Just in by express fall assortment of
Kid Gloves 10 all sizes and and colors. Al.
so Hoop Skirts in the most desirable shapes
"a full stock of Amans Society Yarns and
Flaunes, Black A paca of every grade and
price. In these goods we challenge compe
tition.
c.. N. AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

ROCKFORD ROAD TELEGRAPH,-The II.
r. l. & St. L. r. R. Company will to'mor
row commence the construction Of their tel
egraph line from Sterling to Camden, and
also from Beardstown to St. Louis
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

USIoS SQUARE. 1880 The eject6ent case
against the city of Rock Island, in the Unit,
ed States Court, for the recovery of Union
Square by the heirs and assigns Of Jonah
" Cesa deceased ia m he tried again. The
city secured verdict at the frss .riaI.--
Under the ejectment law the plaintiffs have
the right to another trial. Dispositions ore
being taken before the clerk of the Circuit
Court to be used at the next trial. William
Bracket, Esq, of the firm of Bracket l.
Waite, of Chicago, appearing in behalf OF
the plaintiffs and II. c. Connolly, Esq, in
behalf of the city.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26
READY GLAZED SASH.

TN CONNECTION with my Planning Min,
1 have opened Ware Room for the sale Of
Pinned and Glazed Sash, where will keep con-
stantly on hand all sizes of these articles, which
can sell At much cheaper rates than they San
b purchased for elsewhere. / obtain my Glass
rom the uanufsctories st Pittsburg thereby
ssvtng the profits which others must pay who
ouy IN this market. All Builders, Formers, and
others In want Of Sash will consult their own in
ssfsf By giving me cali before purchasing else
vssrs . an sKerisg saasusl indsssnsats for
this sfHds. i. 4. lIpDIseH,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26
To-Day's Advertiser ts
DENTAL NOTICE.

NOTICE ia hereby given, that the License for
IN the use Of Rubber in dentistry held oy
DR.. Jane. NJ. McCauley, Rock Island, Ills, 10
hereby revoked and declared null and void.
All persons are hereby cautioned against pur-
chasing Rubber Dental Plates Of said James NJ.
McCauisy or of any parties NOT licensed by
this Company, as BY so doing they render them
selves equally liable to prosecution for infringe
ment. A reward will be paid for information
that will lead to the conviction OF any parties
Of unlawful use OF our Patents.
Boston, Sept ., 1859.
JOSIAH BACON,
Treas. Goodyear Dental vulcanite Co.
oet25d2M.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26
LOCAL COLUMN.
FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.


have now in stock full line of the above
goods in all the leading colors. Also new in
voice Of Aannes from the most celebrated Illinois,
Indiana and Pennsylvania Wooden Mills. Car
pets and oil cloths at bargains.
n NRWBuRGER
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26
no BUSINESS nGNN.

We would call the especial attention of bust
ness men to the fact that the ARGus Office does
Ruling, Binding and Blank Book Work, Of every
description. We keep Papers, Envelopes, Gard
Board, Tags, and all such stock on hand, and
print them TO order. The Argus OFFICE is the
only place in this vicinity where first class job
Of printing can be done--and where it 10 done
neat, quick and cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

A choice assortment of the latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents, just
received at Ruterbeck Il Co.'S, 20 West Second
street, under the Newcomb House, Davenport.
GoTuTb
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

TIE Union tries its hand on another
statement about the police muddle, admit
ting that what it said yesterday WAS incor
rect. Repeated efforts may lead to eventual
reliability.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26
Wadsworth 4 Co.

Are now prepared to show the finest stock OF
drees goods, shawIs, cloakiugs, warps and fancy
dry goods ever offered in Rock Island. They
have also on hand the best assortment of carpets,
ruattings floor oil cloths, rugs &c, to be found in
this vicinity, and at prices to suit all.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26
Young Mems Library Asaoeiation.

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 A. M 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 pre-.
onred of the Secretary. may6diy.
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Odd YAllcwR

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I. 0. 0. F., meets
every Monday o~--i-s ct oid Eolows' Hall,
southeast corner of Illinois and Eagle Sts., at
u O'Clock P. NJ.
c. B. KNOX, N. g.
c. W. HAMILTON, r. S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

CLEANING WV. b. Sargent, one of the
sufferers by the late fire, has force at work
strengthening his place up, and thinks that
he will be as good as new in three days.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

R.R. DIRECroR. +. Butter6eld
has been appointed director of the d. Il St.
P. r. r from De Witt.
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i4s|. $4,000
DIED.

GIEsE-At the residence Of his father, in this
city, Monday OCT. 26th, 1869, GusrAvE GiEsE, in
the 22d year Of his age.
The funeral Of the deceased will take place
from the above place tomorrow morning, at y
o'clock. Friends are respectfully invited.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

"HuRRY UP Your CAKES" and 60 to the
Warner mills for Buckwheat Flour-war.
ranted to be the "pure quill"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

THE Knights of St. Crispin had social
gathering in Davenport last evening, Oct.
25th, the anniversary of the Order.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

A JusT CoAPLAINT.-The Union com.
plains of Mr.. Fogg and Mr.. Norton for mis-
representing its candidate for Treasurer
The complaint of the Ring striped organ is
Just, provided these gentlemen have offended
as charged. We know not why they should
emulate the Ring fraternity in this respect
The latter having done large business in
the line of misrepresentation should be al.
lowed to monopolize it. We do not accept
the statement of the Union as conclusive
evidence against Messrs Fogg and Norton,
but if they are misrepresenting Mr.. Reid we
hope they will desist, particularly as this
sort of thing is very distssteful to the organ.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

The largest assortment of Beaver Astricans
and Chinchias ever seen in Rock Island can be
had at extra low prices by calling on May Bros.
A full line Of all Kinds af trimmings.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

SKATlNG.-The young people of Des
Mones, Iowa, were indulging in skating
yesterday.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

FRESH Buckwheat Flour can be had at
Welch & Gregps
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

For nice sugar.cured hams, go to Welch
& Greggs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

FoRrr CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

THE mercury at Muscatine on Monday
morning stood only Ice above zero.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-26

FoR fresh Buckwheat Flour 20 to the
Warner mills.
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NOTICE.

7 WOLF hereby gives notice that he will, as
l.. formerly, devote his attention to his Dry
Goods business exclusively, and thanking the
public for past patronage, asks for continuance
Of the same. A handsome assortment Of Dress
Goods, Shawls, Ladies Furs, aud Blankets, 10 to
be found there, and will be sold very cheap.
Union copy. 0ctlSdtw.
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DAILY MARKETS.

For the very latest market reports from
New York, Chicago and St. Louis, see our
first page.
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FOR SALE,
5000 REWARD.

r 0sT in Davenport, Rock Island or on the
IL Ferry, between z A. II. and o'clock, p. NJ,
on this day, between $1,000 g $1,000, in roll
of bills one $500 note and the balance IL 500,
and $50 notes. will give $2ee reward for ths
return Of ths money to me at the Rodman House,
Dock Island,
ya,s ak-aH =. ]. HAR1.
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C. W. HAMILTON, r.
Masonic

Barrett Chapter No. IS, R. A. NJ, meets al
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays
Of each month.
HENRY BURaowER, II. P.
Gro, L, CARLTON sec'y
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THE RODMAN HOUSE.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.

ALL PERSONS having claims against the
n Rodman House are notified that they can
have them settled by calling on ). A. Walker,
at the office of W. II. Hayes Co., in Bufords
Block.
All persons indebted to the House are also re-
quefted to call at the same place and make pay
ment. j. S. HUTCHINS.
Rock Island, Oct. 90, 1859, DIFF.
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Premium Job Printing.

Orders for Job Printing will meet with prompt
attention At the ARaus opYIcs, and be executed
In the very best manner and ut reasonable rates.
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DUsTMHss CARDS.
II. c. CONNOLLY,

TToRNRY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUB
-. lie, Rock Island, Ill. Once over the fo"
Once.
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II, K. PARMENTER,
PETER FRIES,
M,CAULEY l. BELDING,

,uRaroAL.pd MECHANICAL DENTISTS,
= successors to DR.. J. W. Veliel: Teeth l, s1-
traotsd without pain by the use Of NitrOSs Va o
or Laughing dss. Once on iihn'' '"'
fatally occupied by DR.. Velis.