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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-16

CASA Now Hampshire paper says
that the cost Of gas in the cities nf New
Hampshire is az follows: Portsmouth,
81 50 thousand; Nashua, "a so; Dover,
$425: Manchester, $3.50; Concord,
$500.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-16

NORWAY OATS. = Mr.. Asa Collins Of
Chittenden. left on our table yesterday,
ten stalks of the Norway oat, grown from
one seed, and containing nearly 1900
grains. Mr.. c. sowed one pound of the
seed and harvested one hundred pounds
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-16

WOMAN's RIGHTs.-A woman has ap-
peared among the cattle pens. in the
"moist and odorous regions of Communi-
paw" az a livestock reporter for one of
the New York morning papers.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-16

ADDISON COUNTY FAIn. - Addison
County Fair has been postponed, on ac-
count of the State Fair, next week. until
Sept 29th and Both and Oct LIST. Bills
will soon be issued.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-16

FIRST PREMIUM. - Batcheller's Hay
and Manure FORKS, manufactured at Wal
lingford, took the first premium at the
New England Fair, recently holden at
Portland.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-16

EARLY ROSE POTATOEs.--From one
potatoe, weil hing about one-half pound,
Mr.. Asa Collins, of Chittenden, raised
7Sa pounds. This, too, without any ex-
ira cultivation
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-16

BUTTER. = We noticed in our depot
yesterday, in one lot, two thousand one
hundred pounds of butter, shipped by
John Eugrem to New York firm. Rut-
land is becoming quite butter market.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-16

"A party of gay ROSTERS were at din
ner the other day at the celebrsted cafe,
La Fete Noire, in Paris. A carriage, in
which two ladies were seated drew up op-
posite the door. One Of the cocottes, look.
ing out, recognized Queen Isabella, sttsnd-
ed by a lady ia waiting. Mile Christisna,
Of the Bouff-r, calling for pen an ink. in
stsntly wrote on one of her card-: "AAd-
ame,-we are dining in a private room,
and would feel very happy If sou would
share the dinner Of party of ACTRESSES
ont on q lark. / promise you that the
papers will be none the wiser. (Signed)
who is hooking at you from the
window" The invitation vas confided
u . seluctaut waiter, who wss induced 70
give il 70 the Spsnish Qusen. Much
smssed, Isabella H. handed the card 10
her lady-in-wsiting, and mech snicslly
looking up, saw her correspondent - the
window, Watching the result.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-16
Religious I'm ieiiigence.
METHODIST.

The new Methodist church in New
port will be dedicated to the worship Of
Almighty God on Friday, the 18th in
slant.
The old Methodist church in Bird
port is about to be remodelled and re-
paired.
The new Methodist church In West
field is nearly finished, but little remain
ing to be done except putting in the
pews.
The Baptist and Methodist churches
Of Bristol have suspended the afternoon
services on the Sabbath, with the infen-
ton of establishing meetings at five
o'clock in the different districts in the
town.
On Sunday. the Pend nit, a new era
commenced in Milwaukee Methodi-m in
a union love feast in Spring street M.
Z. Church. There are ten Methodist
churches of different nationalities in the
city, and nearly every one WAS repre-
scented.
Tho members Of the Wisconsin
Methodist Conference have resolved to
investigate the amount Of money expend-
ed within their respective charges for the
purchase of intox icating drinks, and then
TO preach on Temperance.
Antonio Alright, The Italian convert,
writes from Dixon, III, TO contradict the
report that he j. y connection of Garibal-
di, or a graduate Of an Episcopal semi
nary. He says he graduated at full
blooded, wide-awake Methodist Episcopal
BOSTON, Seminary, and be expects TO
return to Italy wearing the simple
Methodist coat, lined with Methodist doc
trines.
RoMAS CATHOLIC.
The Catholic Archbishop Of Santiago
has lately sent letter 10 the CHILEAN
Minister of Public Instruction, denouno-
ing the Professionals of that country for
building churches and schools. The
Archbishop holds that such conduct 10
contrary to the laws of the country,
which. say that dissenters FROM the Cato
lie religion shall worship and teach only
in their own homes.
The anti Papal movement among the
Roman Catholics of the Austrian Empire
acquires increased importance. The Libe-
raj Catholics Of Hungary have establish
ed daily paper. called the Free Church,
which is conducted by a committee, ut
the head of which is Bishop Michael Her.
vatb. The new paper fully approves the
proceedings of the Austrian Gvvernn ent
agaiDs. the fanaticai Bishop Of Linz.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20
COMMITTING YAE.
2ock xSland Market.

Rock ISLAND, January 70.
FLoUR-spring Double Bxtrs, in bbls. 80, 40 nj
Wholesale. and $500 at retail. Sacks, 5000 at
wholesale, and $500 ut retail. LOGS, $3.50 at
Wholesale, and $6,40 at retail.
WHzAT-No. l 90, No. 2 90. No 3 so.
OoRN-37c.
0ATs-37o for 80 lbs.
RTB-l,0o
BARLEY-No. l, As. No. 2, 1875
sALT-3, 20a3,45 per barrel.
KERosEEE-W Wholesale, barrels included, 40;
retail SOC.
HIGBwINRs--$l ,36.
PoTAFGEs-S5ag0.
ONIoNs-l,75 per bu.
EGGs--30c dos
BUrrBR--Very choice lots, for retailing, will
bring 400.
POULTRY-spring chickens, SalO cts per h..
Turkeys loAl24 cts per ID.
LARD-l5o per h.
HoGs-For live hogs 80, Dressed 10, 5Oal 80
dividing on 200 lbs.
OATrLE--Live weight, common, 3,5Os4 so.
Prime shipping 6,00aO,OO per hundred pounds
HIDRs--Grsen Country, So; green cured, 100 !;
green calf, lOsl2Ao dry dint, l4al7c; dry salt
cd, l0al2c.
hay Prairie, s9all per ton; Timothy 1900
A$l4,OO.
WooD--oak $3.50 a cord.
OoAL--At the Coal Valley Yard, on tho Levee,
coal Is sold at IL cents tho cost of delivering 70
be added.
From teams, in Market Square, at 15sl6 cents
LrEE-Port Byron, $l.3O per Dbl. Rock leland
lime $l15 per Dbl.
APPLEs-6 50a6, 90 per barrel.
CRAEBERRIEs-3O cents per quart
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

latter river to Leach Lake, q stretch al
together Of coo miles. Resolutions we're
passed repairing a memorial TO BE- presented
to congress. one resolution is as follows (:
THAT steamboat be put upon the hississ.
ippi above the Falls of st. Anthony, with
accompanying barges, next season, for the
purpose of freight transportation A com.
mittee was appointed to secure subscriptions
for a boat and barges. Capt Moore, of
Memphis, stated that boat suitable for
navigation above the falls could be built,
with two barges, for $4,000 to $4,000
barges to DO capable Of carrying 30 TO 40
tons. The boat would cost about $4,000,
and the barges from 81 600 to 81 800 each.
A letter from the secretary Of the Northern
Line was read, and it was hoped that the
new board Of directors Of that line would
decide to run their steamers this year through
to the Falls Of st. Anthony. Welearn, from
resolutions passed, the following facts The
Mississippi from st, Anthony to Sank rapids
is navigable stream. 1t is nayigable to
steamers. Also to Pokegsma falls, 400 miles
further. In the year 1858 steamboat, hav.
ing been forced over the distractions at
Sank rapids, assembled 20 Pokegema falls.
This portion of the river is now extensively
navigsted by flats and barges employed in
conveying supplies to the numbering camps
of the Upper Mississippi, and annually
floats many million feet Of logs while rich
deposits Of iron ore at and near the Pokege-
ma falls only await facilities for transporta
ton to supply the valley Of the Mississippi
with its iron. To the mouth Of Leach Lake
river, and up that stream to Leach Lake, is
another hundred nayigab.e miles. 1t is
navigated by steamboat employed in the
service of the government, and is through
out the whole extent Of the route practica.
BILE for steam navigation.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20
Mail Rontaa.

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-Arrivss at
TAO A. NJ. and $50 P. NJ, Closes at 600 A. NJ.
and $40 p. NJ.
PORT BYRON MAIL--via WStertoWn, lamp
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and CordovA, ar
rvos at 1870 A. NJ. Closes sos p. NJ.
COAL VALLEY MAIL-(by caro- daily, leaves
between and 4. NJ, returning ut about
P. NJ. Orion aud Andovsr are supplied by
this route
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL--arrives at 6'25 A.
NJ and s.35 P. NJ. Closes at 7;l5 A. NJ. and
f'2OP. VI
ALhDO MAtL-yia Camden Mills, Andalu-
.a, Llgiugton. Hamlet, PerrYton, Aledo, High
Point New Boston, Keithsburg, Oquawka, to
Jluawka Junction, (SagetOwn), leaves daily
between A. NJ, and arrives at $3.50 =. NJ.
Mai matter for Pleasant Ridge, HaTlitt, Buff
hl1 Prairie illinois City, Drury, Copper
Creek. and Milersburg, goes by this route.
MONMOUTH MAGL-via Presumption, SueE,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
Riohhni Grove to Mon mouth leaves Tues -
igv7, Thursdays and Saturdays at A. NJ,
au arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
lay at +. VI. Centre Ridge is supplied
ON rqollays by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once II week Ar
ryes Friday evening, az o'clock, and leave 5
Saturday morning, at o'clock.
ONCE hours from 7iC0 A. NJ. to 500 p. M.
re- sun lays, open from Q to 10 AN
NJ. b. OSBORN, Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

Great Bargains are now being offered at
the Boot Shoe Leather & Finding Store Of
A. J. Swanson, Rock Island H., who has
in store a large and complete stock of Boots,
Shoes, Leather and Findings, which he is
offering at wholesale and retail, at prices as
low as can be found in any eastern market.
He continues to make to order, all
kinds Of Boots and Shoes of the very best
material arc workmanship. Satisfaction in
all cases guaranteed. Also agent for the
Grover & Baker and Hltna Sewing Ma.
chimes. Rooms second floor, over the store.
Sewing, EmBroidering, and Stamping done
to order.
A. j. SWANSON.
April !. wewdlaw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

ONE of our contemporaries is getting par
ticular about what he eats. Hear him.
"The woman who made the butter which we
bought last week is respectfully requested
to exercise more judgment in proportioning
the ingredients. The last batch had too
much hair in for butter, and not quite
enough for waterfall"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

POMcE.--The case of Peter Clapp, charg.
cd with disturbing the peace, and of Henry
Pust, who stabbed Clapp in q saloon ARRAY,
came up this morning, and some Of the wit
nesses not being present it was deferred un'
Ill FrldaY morning Of this week.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

NIKE LEONARD, a Rock Islander, appear,
ed before Squire Dittoe this morning for be-
ing drank Mike hadn't $40 to contribute
to thescity, so he went to jail for three days.
We will soon have a rock pile for such fell
lows to ornament.--DdU. Dem, 1911.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

HOG CRoP.-Circulars are being sent
throughout the west, by packers in Chicago
ard elsewhere, representing that the hog
crop is some 100000 or 100000 short this
season, and expressing conviction that
there will be hog famine this year.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20
Railroad Trains.

LEAVR--Chioago, Rock Isls nd Pacific, going
East, at $50 A. NJ. and $50 P. NJ.
Going West--at las A. NJ and &. SO P. M.
Western Union, and Sterling a Rock Island,
at 5.S6 ?. NJ.
Coal Valley, about 200 A. NJ. and 100 p. Nj.
AhRlVE-Chicago, Rock Island Pacific,
from the East at 7.4O A. NJ. and $50 P. NJ.
Prom the West, at $40 A. NJ. and s.35 P. M.
Western Union, and Sterling Rock Islam d,
at 100 A. NJ.
Coal Valley, about Il A. NJ and 5 2. NJ,
ES~Trains run by Chicago time, which is
about IL minutes faster than Rock Island time
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

MARmED.-Maj. Charles j. Allen, L. s.
A. was married this afternoon, by the Rev.
Mr.. Brooke, to Miss. Lizzie Cleveland, of
Desmoines, Iowa, at the residence of Judge
Lynde, in this city. The parties leave by
the Chicago cars, this evening, for New York
city, on their wedding tour.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

A WISE MAN says of newspapers, that
"they enhance the value of property; they
benefit particular merchants and real estate
owners thrice the amount yearly they pay
for their support There is nothing that
would do city more harm than to be with.
out newspaper. This, every sensible man
knows. A local paper then is necessity
1t is a sacred duty to support your local pa
per-"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

BAR COMMITTEE MEETGNG.-The commit
tee appointed by the Chicago Bar to select
their representatives to aid in the investiga.
ton of the death of Judge Tyler, selected
Chag II. Reed, states attorney, and to aid
him, Z. W. Evans, Esq, and Thomas Hoyne,
ESQ. The examination was to commence
to-day before Justice D'Wolf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

The World almanac for 1869, is issued,
and contains all the important political in
formation of the year. 1t is Overlooking
with statistical facts, and is of incalculable
value as o hand book for constant reference
in political matters. 1t is conceived after
the manner of the Tribune Almanac, but is
more complete, being, as it were, the ency.
clopedia annals of the whole country for the
last year. 1t is to be had Of the publishers,
and at Devoe & Champions, in this city.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

MARVIN HuGHITr ESQ formerly .ofthis city,
and now chief superintendent of the Illinois
Central railroad, has given the city of Du-
buque $3.50 to aid in purchasing new FIRE
engine for that city.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

DEyILisH.--Some villain, or villains, on
the night of Friday of last week, placed OBJ.
structions in two different places on the
track between Kellogg and Grinnell for the
evident purpose Of throwing the night train
from the west, Off the track. 1t was discov.
cred by the casual sending forward Of an
extra engine over the track at the rate OF
) or miles an hour and consisted in pile
Of iron rails laid crosswise on the track, The
train being made acquainted with the fact,
ran carefully along, but the attempt was not
repeated Had the first locomotive that
discovered the distractions been going at
full rate Of speed, it would have been
thrown down an embankment.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20
At. EOuIs Market,

Telsgrsphod 20 the Argus
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 20.
Flour steady unchanged. Wheat quiet IN
changed. Corn better 67A72. Oats higher SEA
S2. Rye firm 130aI32, Barley unchanged 49,
1900 fer spring. Whisky better IS. Provisions
drmer but unchanged. Pork 294 Bacon shout
ders l$2. Clear sides l7!a173. Lard IL for
tierOe, 20 for keg.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

The IRoN HORSE IN ERIE.-We are in
formed that yesterday (the l9th) locomo-
tive on the Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis
railroad, reached the village of Erie, in
Whiteside county, nearthe Meredosia. Pro-
gress is daily made down Rock river, aud
the track is expected to be done and cars
running az far as Cleveland before spring.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

They are erecting a wooden railing round
the monument to protect it temporarily,
from being injured, preparatory to surround
ing it with substantial iron one in the
spring
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

NAVIGATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI ABOVE
THE FALLS on ST.. ASTHoNY.--The subject
of improved navigation above the falls of
St. Anthony is thus noticed in St. Paul
paper:
On the 9th a convention of northwestern
ers met at Minneapolis for the purpose Of
discussing the question of navigation Of the
Upper Mississippi, and to devise means for
putting line Of boats and barges in opera.
ton the coming season. Pres ant, of all
attendance, from St. Paul, St. Cloud, Clear
water, Monticello AnOka and Dayton, and
Commodore Davidson, Of the White Collar
Line, was present, bu! could not stay. The
object was to have steps adopted TO improve
the Mississippi from St. Anthony's Falls to
the mouth Of Leach Lake river, and the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

SHEET were bought in Jefferson county,
Iowa, last week, at from s to So per head.
Cheup mutton, that.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

HALL TmEyEs.-The thieves the sneak
persuasion who haunt entry ways and strip
hat aad coat racks, are rife in Davenport,
Just now.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

New Work Market.

Teegraphed 10 the ARGUS.
NEW YoRK, Jan. 90.
Flour steady demand fair wheat steady No 2
157ss store; corn firm steady new mixed gas;
oats lower 70 store; pork hrmer 2sSa3O; lard
frmer l84Rl9s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. ls, I. 0. Q. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at u o'clock Pm.
JOSEPH A. GRAY, N. G.
c. B. Knox, r. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20
At NeWhurRer's

A lot of fashionable Hats just received
on consignment from an eastern house. to
be sold very low. Great reductions on Nil.
linery Goods, Dress Goods, Cloakings, &C.,
at NEwBURGER's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

Fay some of Welch & Gregg's diamond
drips, crystal drips and maple syrup
they're nice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20
Masonic

Barrett Chapter No. ls,R. A. NJ. meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tues.
dsys of each month.
HENRY BURGOwER, H. P.
GEORGE L. CARLTON, Sec'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20
yoilp argus.
premium Job Printing,

orders for jon PRISuSG will meet with prompt
attention Al the ARGUS 0FTicR, aud be executed
ID the very hest manner and at reasonable rates,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

Fresh lemons and oranges, just received
Mt Welch Il Gregg's, under Darts Hall.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20
STE n Nj BOA
AND
LAND ENGINES
OF ALL SIZES.

Flour, Sugar and Saw Mil Machinery, House
Castings and Iron Railing, Lard Kettles, Bells
aud Brass Castings. Boring apparatus forged
and flashed for boring Arsesian Wells of any
Kind, made Of the best msterisl--made to order
Farmers who will be in want of Cane Mills
this year, would do we'll to give their orders soOn
In order to have their mill in proper time.
have large mill patterns, that can be only
made to ORDER.
Any one in want of heavy castings for any
purpose, would do we'll TO give me call, before
going to a distanoe-to get what can be made at
home just ss we'll, and with much less expense.
Repairing done on short notice.
WEI. Ia. THOMPSON.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

JUICE HEAToN, OF Dixon, now holding
court in this city, stops at the Rodman
House,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

WEIGH & GREGG have o splendid stock
of groceries, teas, cOfees, sugars, etc,--all
cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20
Stocks and Money,

Telegrsphed to The AReUG.
Nav YoRK, Jan. 20.
Gold 1853; Coupons Of 81 l,l2s; sos
first I,lS do second l,O9s do third lilo !;
new ,Os4 do 81 i,Oss do '68 1885, lO.4Os
l,Q7i.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20
Chicago market.
Telegraphed to the Arrows.

Telegraphed to the ARGVs.
CHICAGO, Jan. 20.
Flour dull, entirely unchanged in demand and
price. Wheat closed steady at l,l34. Oats AHA
s. Corn, new firm at 534sS, no grade 49a5O.--
Rye quiel, No at 1,16 Barley nominal at l :
So. Provisions with unsettled failing prices, still
firm. Mess pork closed at 1926 cash. Lard
1885, Dressed hogs closed steady at l24s3.--
Highwines dull lower at 80,
LIVE STOCK.
UEIoN SrocK YARDS, Jan. 20.
Cattle dull, unchanged. Receipts 1867. Sales
$50 at 4a5, 80 Butchers, 6,25a7,85 good to extra
shipping. Hog receipts 6O74. Sales 2548 fairly
active, steady, common to good shipping 9,3Oa
AZ, medium to good packing 10, lOaoO.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

Go To WEIGH & Greggs to get your lamps,
lamp chimneys, lanterns, oils, &C., they al
ways have them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

nonY CavTs line will be charged for
each insertion OF all articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

Can you guess in which BARRIERS shop in
this city the following dialogue occurred?
Hair iresser.--"We can highly recon.
mend this"
Grim Customer.-"Iour commissions
about five cents on that rubbish, isn't it?
Hair dresser taken abackl .-"le--yes,
SIR"
Customer.--"Th hold your tongue, and
finish cutting my hair, and III see if I've
got any pennies!'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

WIN. GILMORE, the father of James f.
Gilmore of this city, who came to his death
by accident, last week Friday, was buried
in the old burying ground, in Presumption,
last Sunday. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Lodge, in the new
Presbyterian church, and large number of
people were present. The direct cause of
Mr.. Gilmoros death is unknown. 1t is not
known that the wheel passed over him. Be.
fore reaching Moses Tuttle's house, he some.
how fell off his wagon, and bruised his face
and the horses walked on home. He came
to Mr.. Tutte's house with his face bloody
but it is not known how he came to fall off
the wagon. 1t is natural to suppose how
ever, that, had the wagon ran over him, he
would have been instantly killed
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

HAzLErr p. GA. NJ. Hazlett having
kept the post office for his neighborhood as
long as he cared to take care of it, resigned
and for few weeks the mail matter for that
Office has been delivered from the Edging.
ton office, Vim. Montgomery, residing with.
in three-fourths of mile of Mr.. Hazett's,
where the Office was formerly kept has been
appointed post master, aud has sent on his
bond. He will probably receive the com.
mission and open the Office next week, at
his house, about 8 miles southeast Of Edg.
ington. The Office, of course, is of no pro.
fit to any one, but is kept merely to accom-.
modate the neighborhood
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-20

MooNEY.-The astronomers say that on
the 9th of this month at 1882 o'clock p. m,
the full moon, in the sign Of Cancer, will
move into a portion of the shadow of tho
earth, and become little less than one.half
eclpsed. The middle ofthe eclipse will oc'
cur at s;42, the end at 9'ijin the evening
The size of the eclipse vii, be % digits on
the northern limb The moon will be one
hour above the Eastern horizon at 1--WE min
utes after o'clock in the evening.