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TO OWNERS OF
I q Il ELS A III ID Ia XTL Il.

TOBIAS DERBY C0NDlTINN POWDERS
l. are warranted superior to any others, or
no pay, for the cure of DistemPer, Worms, Bots,
Coughs, Hide bound, Colds, &C., in Horses; and
Colds, Coughs, Loss of Milk, Black Tongue,
Horn Disteu.pe &c, in Cattle. They are per-
feetly safe and innocent; no need of stopping
the working of your animals. They increase
the appetite, give a fine cont cleanse the stomach
and urinary organs; also increase the milk Of
cows. Try them, aud you will never no without
thcm. The Into Hiram Woodruff, celebrated
trainer OF trottng horses, used them for years.
! Col. Phio. =. Bush, of the jerome Race Course,
| Fordnam, N. y, would not use them until he
was told Of what they are composed, since which
! he il never without them. lie has over twenty
running horses in his charge and for the last
three years has used no other medicine for them.
lie has kindly permitted me TO refer any one to
! him. over 600 other references can be seen at
| the Depot
Sold by Druggists and Ssddlcrs. Price, IS
cents per box. Depot 10 Park PlOcc, New York.
| auglylwlm.
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ITEMS.

Lucas, the Paris Lion-t tanner, came to his
death BY pretty face. He took his eyes of
'ne Mons to look at nice girl outside among
'"s spectators, and the next instant the
beasts were upon him.
says Grants administration has
as many bitches as lis horses have.
Somebody has JUS, found on, that ,bs
Harvard defeat was an &c, rs 80, crow
city.
Cleveland, o., editors get boque,s f-o.b
from California.
sharp and pointed Journal is the vick,.
burg Herald-edited by Swords aud publish
ed By Spears.
Train advised Brigham Young to build
srkish bath,
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BYR0NIC.

That radical apostle of puritsnism and
and other balderdash, jim Parton, has writ
ten an article on the Byron scandal in which
he argues that it is the duty of the public to
believe Mrs. Stoves SANDER, for the sake OF
the cause of morality, and to keep young
men from reading Byron's poetical produc.
tons. The Chicago Post thinks Mrs. Stowe
is a greater genius than Byron. In view OF
this brilliant argument Of Parton's, who can
that he is no. greater genius than even the
virtuous Harriet. If these pen and ink
quacks can Danish Byron's works from the
reading world in no other way than by Sian
derng their author, we fear their efforts vii
prove truitess. For demoralizing ehec
on the minds Of the Young, the sixteen cant
toes Of Don Juan would not begin. 10 CON
pare with such article as Mrs. Stoves,
it were not for the fact that few month
will see the latter consigned to merite
oblivion. Poor Byron il he could only Ri
from his grave, he would made shorter wo,
of these literary prostitutes than he did eve
with the English bards and Scotch reviewer
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-18
STERLING siLVER-WARE
And FINE ELECTRO-PLaTED WARE

THE Gorhsm Manufacturing Co., Of Provi-
i dence, Il. l., having the largest manufsc-
tory of solid silver ware in the world, with the
most improved machinery, and employing the
most skilled labor, are enabled to offer an une.
quaIled variety of new and beautiful designs in
dinner services, tea services, and every article
specially adapted for holiday and bridal gifts.
They offer also their well -nown and unrival-
led silver elecsro-p plated ware, in whchthey have
introduced new patterns Of rare elegance The
solid silver is guaranteed to be of sterling purity
by {. S. Mint assay. The electro plate is guar
snteed TO be superior to the finest Sheffield ware.
Orders received from the trade only, but these
goods may be obtained from responsible dealers
everywhere.
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a CARD.

A CLERGYMAN, while residing in South
n America ne missionary, discovered safe
and simple remedy for the cure Of Nervous
Weakness, Early Decay, Diseases Of the Urinary
and Seminal Organs, and the whole train Of dis-
orders brought ON by bsneful and vicious habits.
Great numbers have been cured by this noble
remedy. Prompted by desire TO benefit the af-
lioted and unfortunate, will send the recipe for
preparing and using this medicine, Ia a sealed
envelope, 20 any one who needs It, free Of charge.
Address, JOSEPH T. INMAN,
Station d, Bible House,
jan2odv3m. New York City.
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FALL TRADE.

The New York Erening Post says the fall
trade has opened much better than was an
tiCipated, and is already lutte brisk. But
a novel feature Of this seasons business is
that Southern buyers are regarded as the
most desirable customers. Western mer
chants not being esteemed as fsvorites JUS;
now. The New York dealers claim that the
West is living beyond It's means and its PEG
pie are running into debt.
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DO Not Neglect the Security of
Reliable Insurance.
POLICIES ISSUED WITHOUT DELAY
}. M. BUEORD, Agent.

600 oorins dir d.c any 's wss i. , the
medical faculty have pronounced incurabIc, that
DIR. RICHAU'S G0LDEN REMEDIES WILL
NOT CURE.
DIR. RICHAU'S GOLDEN BALsAM No
will cure Syphilis in its primary and secondary
stages, such as old Ulcers, liberated Sore
Throat, Sore Eyes, Skin Eruptions and Soreness
of the Scalp, eradcating disease and mercury
thoroughly.
DIR. RICHAU'S GOLDEN BALsAM Mo-,
will cure the third stages; Syphlitic and mer-
cureal Rheumatiim, etc. And defy those who
suffer from such diseases to obtain a radical cure
without the aid Of this medicine, which does not
prevent the patients from eating and drinking
what they like. Price of either No. or 2, So
per bottle, or two bottles, 50.
DR.. RICHAU's GOLDEN ANTID0TE.
A safe and radical cure of Gonorrhea, Gravel,
and all Urinary arrangements, acoompsn MED
with full directions. Warranted to cure Price
So per bottle.
DR.. RICIAU'S GOLDEN ELIXIR D'AMOUR
A radical euro for General Debility in old or
young, imparting energy to those who have led
a life Of sensuality. Price SIS per bottle, or two
bottles 50.
On receipt of price by mail or Express, those
remedies will be shipped to any place. Prompt
attention paid to all correspondents. None gem
uine without the name of DR. RTCHAU'S
GOLDEN REMEDIES. b. d. RICHARDS.
sole proprietor, blow in glass of bottles. Ad
dress, DIR. B. d. RICHARDS
No. 228 Varick street, New York. Office
hours from A. NJ. 70 9 p. 81. Circulars sent.
Correspondents answered.
may lldwly
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ATTEND TO IT. DEMOCRATS.

It's to be hoped that the democrats
throughout the county will commence at
once the work of organizing for brisk and
resolute campaign. To this end, let it be
seen TO that township meetings are held eV-
erywhere to appoint delegates to the county
and let only lire men be ap.
pointed, who can be depended upon to be at
their post on the day designated.
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Batehelor's Hair Dve.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best IN the
world the only truo and perfect Dye harmless,
reliable, instantAneous; no disappointment no
ridiculous tnts remedies tho III effects Of bad
dyes invigorates and leaves the Hair soft and
beautiful black or brown. Sold by all Druggists
and Perfumers, and properly applied at the Wig
Factory, 10 Bond St., N. I.
Apr27dly.
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gives
Ii FE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH
TO all who use it aud follow my directions. 1t
never fails to remove Nervous Debility, In pot
ency or want of Power, and all weak ness arising
from "a ceNSo- q Indiser~tio~, r~-NNDi"s i Toes
of memory, unpleasant dreams, weak nerves,
headache, nervous trembling, general lassitude,
dimness of vision, flushing Of the skin which,
if neglected, will surely lead on to Insanity or
Consumption. Whom the system is once affected
it will not recover without help. 1t must be in
vgorated and strengthened, to enable the fuifer-
or to ful6ll the duties of life.
This medicine has heon tested for many years,
and it is warranted q certain "ure, no matter
how bad the case may be. Hundreds Of certif-
Gates can he shown. Price, one dollar per bot
tie, or six bottles for Eve dollars.
Sold by nll Druggists.
II you cannot peOoure it send statement of
your case and enclose the money to Bryan 4 Co.,
"a Cedar Street, New York, and it will be sent
you. On receipt Of Five Dollars, bottle nearly
equal to seven small ones will be sent to any ex-
press Office in the United States, charges paid.
Private circulars sent on application. Enclose
stamp. decE ld2taw1wly.
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SITUATION IN CUBA.

a special to the Cincinnati Commercial
says: General Jordan, of the Cuban In.
surgent army, offers a former officer Of For.
rests staff the position of Chief of Artillery,
and says three thousand Americans, proper
ly differed, would drive the Spaniards from
the Island, and urges as many of Forests
old men to come as possible,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-18
REDUCTION OF GOVERNMENT EXPENSES

The New York Tribune says the brightest
announcement it has been able to make for
many a day is that the forthcoming report
Of the Treasurer Of the United States will
show that the expenditures Of the govern.
ment for the late fiscal year were Sass, 600,
600 less than the year before. 1t then re
marks that it has no comments to make, bu
would merely ask its readers ito remember
that in the face of this enormous economy
in the national expenditures we have been
steadily reducing the principal of our debt
Wait until Congress meets, Brother Greeley,
and you'll see your greenbacks take unto
themselves wings and fly away, in manner
that will make your old white hat tremble
to its polished foundation. Oh for the
good old democratic days when a hundred
million year run the whole institution, and
"se,tedn money besides
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L'oR BLACK WORMS and Pimpes on the
l. Face, use Perry's oomedone and Pimple
Remedy, prepared only By DR.. b. C. Perry, 40
Bond St., New York. Sold everywhere. The
trade supplied by Wholesale Medicine Dealers
mch CdeOds mw3m
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LADIEg,
Dr. Harvey's Golden Pills,

four degrees stronger. They are intended for
special cases. Price, Ave dollars per box.
Private circulars sent fres. Enclose stamp.
If you cannot procure the pill enclose the mon
sy and address BRYAN 4 CO., 90 Cedar street,
New York, and on receipt thoy will be sent well
sealed BY return all.
doo2l d2tawdwly.
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BELLS SPEClFlC FILLS
For the speedy and permanent cure of Seminal
Weakness, tho result Of Youthful Indisoretion,
which neglected, ruins the happiness, and units
the sufferer for business, social society or mar
riage. They can be used without detection or
interference with business pursuits.
Price one dollar per box, or four boxes for
three dollars. If you cannot procure these Pills,
enclose the money to Bryan b Co., G. Cedar St,
New York, and they will no sent by return mail,
well sealed. Private circulars to Gentlemen sent
free on application. Enclose stamp.
dcc2l d2tawkwly.
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Extract from Letter to Dr. Brandreth. from c.
j. Fay Esq, P. nj, liammonton, NJ.
"ln 1855 WAS in poor health and my friends
as well as myself supposed that my
earthly voyage would soon terminate But after
taking one COX of Brandreth's Pills, began to
feel better. Well, sir, when had used up IL
boxes l was we'll, healthy NANNY weight
having gone from Isl pounds up to lj2 pounds.
then ordered supply, and between that time
and the present | have retailed three thousand
dollars worth of these invaluable pills, and am
quite sure that l have thereby been instrumental
in saving thousands Of lives.
"Yours, truly, CD. FAY, T. M"
Sold by all Druggists. Observe my name in
white letters in the government stamp.
h. BRANDRETH.
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THEY NEVER FAIL.

We have discovered peculiar hardening pro.
cess, by which uniform accuracy and sdsptsbili-
ty to particular soils secured.
may4dw6m.
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nrMocRArrc COUNTY CONVENTION

The Democrats of Rock Island county |" 'Ho
digerept election districts, are requested TO as
somb,o at their usual places of meeting in each
,,.,-;o. ,or at whatever place the local or town
shin committee. may do'ignate,) 0" Thursday the
,,,lna dag Of October merit for the purpose oil
o,oo,irr delegates to county convention to meet
g., po,k Island on Saturday The ninth ddy Of De-
,o5,,, at ! oclock p w., to place in nomination
candidate, for members of the constitutional
convention county Judge, county clerk, county
treasurer county superintendent of schools
con n,y surveyor, and to transact any other bu'i-
ms, which may lCgitmately como before it.
Each township will be entitled to one delegate
and also ore additional delegate for every 90
i.,o,cr.,ic votes cast at the last presidential
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o, rms Is large -Four Story Brick House directly
Eye the new depot Of the N. S. 4 c., X. /.
sNi0Ads, julyld6m.
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syuczAx NOTICES.

ITO REMOVE Moth Patches Freckles and Tan
l. from the face, use Perry's Moth and Free
kle Lotion. Prepared only by DR.. u. q. Perry
Sold by all Druggists.
INCH 6deo q emMSm.
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Bryan's Life rnvigorator.

For all arrangements of the Urinary Organs. Il
o;vos
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Nearly Six Hundred Pages of the
Choicest Reading for SO Gents.
THE ROCK ISLAND HOUSE,
p. NJ. DoSSEILAN, PROPRIETOR
52 Sherman Street,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,

PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER DAY. SINGLE MEALS
FIFTY CENTS.
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ERRORS OF YOUTH,
BELLS SPECIFIC PILLS

Young Men, the experience of years has de-
monstrnted the factthst reliance may be placed
in the efficacy of
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Brandreth's Pills.


Their peculiar adaptabiity to all constitutions
as cleansers + the bowelssnd the bloc dhas es-
tsbGshcd their great merit. They restore the
liver, the spleen and even the heart to healthy
action when other remedies have been used with
out producing any benefit. They do not expose
those who use them to any danger, being as safe
as salutary.
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B. d. DUroRp, Chairman

Il. ID. DUfORp, CHAIRMAN
Cordoya R. X. Mccormick.
Port Byron-Dr. Il, h. Rogers.
Coe-John b. Larue.
Canoe Creek John NJ. Walker.
Zuma--John Shafer.
Hampton--Lucius Wells.
Moline-Steuart IIoon.
Coal VAllsy--Lewis Wilson.
Black Hawk Jacob Adams.
Bowliug-James Mcdonnell.
Edgiugton--R. d. 0lmsted.
Buffalo Prsiric--JOhn kistlcr.
Andalusin-- Samuel Kenworthy.
Drury-J. r. Underwood.
Rock ISLAND, Ill, Sept. Il, lS6V'
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1t hoped that the democrats in every town,
shin will see to It that those meetings are held
ami an organization made for the coming eiec
ton. Let no township 60 unrepresented in the
convention.
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81, 900 F5 ocnps t de aDy 's rs of the
medical faculty have pronounced incurabIe that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-21
HELL GATE.

Prof. Maillefert formally began work on
Ways Reef Hell Gate the 18th OF July, but did not
commence active operations until the al OF August
From the Government surveys II calculated that
1900 cubic feet OF rock would have to be got out OF the
way TO obtain the depth OF IS feet at low water ured
by Messrs Maefert Co.'S contract. Prof Naillefer
up yesterday noon. had discharged onsthe reef 279
blasts viz 24s canlsters OF gunpOwder OF liz each
canisers OF Oriental Compound" OF Is each, and "a
canIsters OF Giant powder tnitro-glycerine mixed
with sand The results OF these blasts have not dsap
pointed expectations. There have been raised up and
carried ashore q scOw loads OF rock OF 70 cubic yards
each or 575 cubic yards In all As quantities OF fraR
Inents remain scattered the bottom, or have been
washed away by the tide these 575 cubic yards or 5000
tuns do NOT the total execution which has been
done Prof Malefert says that ridge OF hard quartz
Of about u thickness the whole length OF the
reef Its top about below the surface at low
water The Professor intends 10 continue blasting away
each side ofths ridge until he has reached the pre-
scrlbed depth, aud then tOppe the quartz with
few heavy charges The remainder OF the reef II
duced so that there Is % feet every part OF H. and
places Is feet and more Day before yeser
day the Professor exploded simultaneously ~ charges OF
nitro gycerne distributed at different points upon the
reef The sight which followed OF an immense dome OF
water 900 feet In diameter, bursting almost Immediately
into fountain OF spray and rolling great waves 10 the
shore truly magnificent The Professor has also dis
charged blasts tSheldrake and removed thence two
scow loads OF Fragments On Pot Rock blasts have been
made visit 20 Astoria day VIII enable any person
ordinary intelligence 10 c0mprehend the plan on which
the professors operations are conducted. hs Prof.
Maefert not contracted advance science but to
sunken rocks he be pardOned for being I'M
scientific provided he clears the channel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-21
TRIAL OF FIRE LADDERS.

The relative merits of two rival inventions
in the way OF fire ladders were tested yesterday after
noon at the American Institute Fair Grounds on Third
ave. The first was Perry & watsons machine called
the American Extension Ladder. At 81 p m, this ma
chino was run to tall building on rhlrdaye fronting
the telegraph wires by four men, represented to be IN
experienced hands and man was placed on inc ROOF OF
heiuo three minutes. The was taken of the roof
oftsr which the machine was lifted away from the build
atH the bottom. Tho ladder was then turned around
I'm the direction Of tho length OF the avenue elevated TO
;ts full hight which Is 10 feet and placed the
ton the machine at time standing out In the avenue
and having contact with tho building. Then It was
blocks at a full gaop This machine can turn in Its own
length which 80 feet horses included aud has no tier
The entire weight Ia 20 cwt The machine consists OF q
carriage In two parts to the hind part OF which the
sldo ladders are attached, and on the front part Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-21
NAVAL.
Tna STEAMSHIP TENNEssEE-MIscELLANEo
NOTES.

TuR STEAMSHIP NORTHUMBERLAND
NOTES.
The T. s. steamer Tennessee, late NADIA
waska the Dry Dock being extensively ovorhauled;
four OF her eight boilers have been taken out and
two.bladed screw viii replace the former fourbladed
one. The now one will weigh about 10 tuns spardeck
will DO added 70 tho vessel that her battery will be
housed Many OF the officers Of the Navy do not ike tho
spar.deek their bulwarks low as 70 afford no
shelter to the The Tennessee Will have only two
enable her 10 &c hold on" better under
Chief Engineer W. w. DUNCAN has succeeded In ar
ranging and perfectng smoke stack In three or moro
sections which IN Improvement OF great value, espe
cally In vessels with shallow holds.
Jas MowaJ who fell INTO tho hold or tho Colorado on
Sau rday since died His whole body was parayzed
shortly after no removed from the Navy Yard and
lie never recovered for moment the uso OF limb. Ills
tongue was nearly cut In twain.
The Navy Department has purchased from the Morgan
Iron Works floating derrick for the use OF the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. Last tho expense or hiring derrlcks
aud advertising proposals to lift and move machinery
and boilers about 10000, besides the time lost IN
shifting vessels, &c Tho aspipe ARRANGEMENT called
derrick shears at the Maynard has always been
source OF yenence and annoyance Now the Brook
Ign officials have useful and valuable auxiliary, which
can be towed 10 the vessel requiring Its services
tern now In use Is nearly ready for the United states
steamer Severn. As she can be docked II VIII 10
put on and after another trial trip, she VIII hoist the
broad remnant OF Rear Admiral C. III. Poor.
The uerrlere will be commissioned as nag shp Wheh
comn ed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-21
FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE GRAMERCY PARK
HOTEL

An inquest was held yesterday afternoon, ct
the Gramercy Park Hotel by Coroner Rollins over the
body OF Timothy &. Allyn, who was on Tuesday evening
found dead in his from the effect OF pistol shot
wound in the forehead From the evidence taken 10
seems that Saturday afternoon last the deceased was
thrown from carriage while riding from central Park
and received number OF scratches and Commissions on
the head in consequence OF which he kept his
ROOM on Tuesday afternoon several friends called and
talked on business affairs, and during their interviews
ne seemed cheerful Ate p. dinner was brought to
Mr. ALVIN, and after Mrs Allyn aud her niece Miss
Ada A Cotton, went down 10 dinner leaving Mr. Allyn
alone About 7, Mrs Allyn aud her niece returned TO
their room, and entering were borrlhed at see
ing Mr.. Allyn lying on the floor apparently dead, and
with face covered with Blood they ran from the room
screaming for help. which shortly arrived, and MT;
ALLYN was found be dead pistol ball having entered
the forehead and passed Into the BRAIN Mrs Allyn tes
titled that the weapon belonged her husband aud had
been In his for several years He has ON sew
era occasions been cautioned by herself and his mother
against the careless handling Of the weapon and she has
many left the and this careessness It Is gen
orally believed, ultimately the cause OF his death
Mrs Allyn had never seen any synpton OF insanity on
his part and his domestic and business relations were OF
the most satisfactory character verdict OF accidental
death was rendered Mr.. Allyn native OF Connec
ticut age 20 years; member OF the firm OF White
Allyn K Co.. Insurance agents, and was well known iR
huain