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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-02-06

When the doctors 20 and get Swarthouts
alvs to use on their patients it il about time to
bslieve there is something in it. 1t 10 aoto.
risus fact that many thousands of boxes have
bssn used BY physicians on cures Of chronic
fheunAtism with the greatest success A word
70 the wise is sufficient. For sale in Ottawa by
=. G.. Baldwin.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-02-06

The Courier dts Halles ct MARCHES, says: IAN
extremely curious Chinese plant called the Hias.
tae-tem-chom exists in the Flowery E.npireE The
name OF this singular plant means that daring
summer it is vegetable, but that in winter it
beeomes worm. II it is observed closely 1t the
latter end of September nothing Stimulates better
to the eye yellow worm about four inches. The
apparent transformation takes place gradually,
a.d enc can see head. eyes, body, &C., in oourse
Of formation. This plant is extremely rare; it
10 70 bs met with in Thibet, and in the en- srsr's
garden at Pekin, where it is preserved for N sdi-
cinal purposes. The Chinese savants say it 10 .
capital strengthening uedioine. Attsapts arc
making 10 aoclinatixs it in South Africa"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-02-06

RAhIE.-This new textile plant il drawing
mere attention than any novelty presented to
Southern caltivatsrs since the war. A number
OF plantations in Louisiana and Mississippi are
this year devoted to it's culture, they formerly
we're TO cotton. 1t has one signal advantage
ever csttoa-it can be harvested aud handled ~
machinery.
RAmie belongs 10 the nettls family; tho Lat
OF fibre, used for CLOTH is the inside bark, obtsic-
Cd. a. fax ia, by breaking, or otherwise getting
nd Of the stock. IL yields two or three times Is
much ~ cotton per acre, and requires less cslti.
walton. When properly hsUdlsd, the hbse is Of
la.trous white color. little rough to the teroh
The cloth made from it has rich, silky hue.
and lssts long time. 1t does not give cloth
agreeable to the touch, as cotton silk, tus for
all outside fabrics, and especially for mssliss, it
10 greatly superior to either cotton or lner At
present it sells in London for sixty cents .
pound.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-02-06
A TrACHMENT NOTICE.-sfATE OF ILL
"a NvIS, LA SALLE CsuSrY-ss-tircuh Court MereqfTo


Ihb-Hvy 1rm 1869.
Nathaniel Turbush o.. Joseph r. Attachment.
Notice hereby given to the defendant Joseph Stanley
that Of attachment the Office the Clerk
OF the Circuit Court, In and for said county dated the 18th
a.s 3D. lsa' at The suit ct Sa'snn.
three hundred dollars. directed to the Sheriff Of La Sale
County to execute which said writ has been returned
euted BY summoniDg William W. Champion gsrnishes,
said Joseph r. Stanley not being foundn said county and
property Of said joseph Stanley being found in the county
Now therefore, unless YOU the said Joseph r. stanley shall,
personally be and appear before sid Circuit Court tho
rst day Of The thereof to be holden the Court
House in otsav. IN said county on the arst Monday Of
plaintiffs action Judgment will be entered against and
In favor said plaintiff and muck tho attsch
Cd N will be necessary to satisfy said Judgment will be sold
CHARLES H. HOOK.
bushnell AvlRY, Plns Attorneys. jan23-iw.
EINAL sETTLEMENT.-E.rr OF asoHos
GLHA, DEcEAeEp-Notec is hereby given to all per sons
interested 10 said estate that Frederick Gem executor Of
the last will and of George Glenn will appear be-
fore the County Court Of the county Of La sale aud State Of
Insis, at the Court House in Ottawa, in sail county, On
Saturday the 9th day CT February 1882 for the
pose Of rendering account Of his proceedings In the admin
mtrati0n Of said estate for the final settlement.
Dated at Ottawa, this 23d day OF January 1862!
jAnso4v" A. b. MOORE. Clark.
EINAL SKTTLEMENT.-Esr .rs o, NICHOLAS
CAsxY DEoEAsED.Notice is hereby given all persons
insre:ted In said estate that Jane Casey, Misunderstanding
with the will annexed Of holas Casey deceased will ap
psar before the County Court Of the county Of Ia gale sv
state q Illinois, ct the Court House la Ottawa In said
Tuesday the losh day of March for the pur.
pose VI rendering of his proceedings the sd
nRktrxtisn Of said estate for final settlement
Dated at Ottawa. this 2yth day of January 1869.
A. b. MOORE, CLERK,
J. B. RcE, Attorney for Administrative. Jan SOW
1\AS0OlOTION.-The public are hereby Notified that
- the Arm or copartnsrshp known Nelson Card Co.
hereby dissolved by mutual consent. All business COT
nscted with said house viii BIZ hereafter conducted by Mel
son Card only, and he is authorised settle all tho bush
81 the late hrm.
All persons indebted said firm having any loose money
about their trousers hereby noed that Nelson Card
has an .xcesnt place to put it, Respectfully,
Jan 3S-8w. ~ CARD.
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Eegal.

MORTGAGES SALR.-wnersas: Jo-hua Nortsa. ID,
M q the county III sAe and State Of illinois, ad on the
third day 81 August lses execute and deliver to the
undeiensd, james y. Brstcn of tho place, mort
gage deed Of that date the following described lo
piece parcels 81 land situate in the county Of La Sale
and State OF ns to wit: Lots number six ) and sevsD,
a. wateock, In Land and Water Powers Addition to the
sery for the sum Of four tho Island three HUNDRED and
sightytwo dolsrs and foriythree cents given by
!o:hhs MERTON Jr dated July 18TH 1885, and payable
to the order Of said James d. sttoa six months after the
date thereof With ten cent interest," the being for
the purchase mosey said premises which said mortgage
deed Was hed for record in the Office Of bs Recorder Of said
eousty o. the 18th day Of August 1885, and duly re-
corded book lS Of Records at page $685. And whereas,
tits provided in tho said mortgage deed that in Of de-
fault tn. payment Of the said above mentioned
any Part thereof according TO the tenor and effect thereof
tersey, amer having advertised such sale for period ofthrty
aays newspaper published in OTTAWA IN said county, or
oy posting sp written printed nntices in four places lie the
county where said prsmises situate, may sell the sa
premises Or any part thereof and all right and equity Off
demptton Of the said Joshua Norton heirs
highest bidder for eash, County Court House therein
a the time appointed in such may adjourn
ing Of such sale sales ths of the said Josha
Merton Sd for such puposes thereby Constituted revoca
sha execute ana deliver 10 che purchaser
deeds for the conveyance in fec Of the premises sold and
shall the proceeds OF sale to tho Of expenses
81 edvstng selling end conveying aforesaid including
attorneys fees aud the amount due d not- rendering
the ovsplus ans, to the said Joshua Nort.n 3d. his
assigns at the ofacs Of tho said James NJ Bra, in the
said town Of Mselles And whereas, default has been
made in the pay nsnt Of the said and according
to the tenor aud effect thereof Now therefore, public notice
hereby given to oil persons in interest that by and
In pursuance Of the ssid of sao contained in the sd
nersae deed shall Monday the first day Of March,
A. D. 1852 at the hour oftwo o'clock of said day, the
south door Of the County Court House the city Of Ottawa
In said county for sale and public venue to
the highest bidder for cash. the said p together with
all and singular ths hsrsdames privileges and appurte-
sances hereuno belonging IN any wise sppertaning,
anu oil right and equity 81 redemption Of the said Joshua
Norton, 3D. his heirs executors administrators and assigns
therein and upon the making of such sale shall
and dever to the purchaser decd the conveyance in
fee OF the premises scld JAMES NJ. BnAIfeN
OLIVER g. GRAY, Attorney jan23-6w. Mortgage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-02-06

NHORTCAGE SALE.-Whcreas jain Egan, of the
2v1 county Of La Sale and State Of Illinois, did, the
seventh Of July A. D. 1883, execute and deliver Julius
Avery who since assigned the same and the note thereby
secured to James Graham mortgage deed Of that date
upon the fsowtug described lots situate In the county OF
Ia Sale and State VI Illinois, Wit: The half Of the
south half Of lots thirteen 90 fourteen 4 6tne f5N
and sxtesn Q6 In blsck twenty nine 90 in States Add
ton to Ottawa to secure the payment of certain pr0ms
sorry poe. bearing date herewith for the Of fifty
two dollars with interest ten per cent per given by
the said John Egan, and being due and payable tho
snth day Of October 1858 And whereas the said John
Egsn has not paid the said note although often
qussted to do and by virtue Of power of sale in SAID
mortgage II default Of payment BE- made hereby give
tice that Monday the first day March A. 1862 at
o'clock shall expose for sale and sell at ubic auction
at the south door Of the Court House at Ottawa in said
county 70 the highest bidder for cash, tho said premises
together with all aud singular the Embellishments and appur
traitors assigns therein aud shall execute apd deliver
to the purchasers deed for the in a Of said
premises sold. JAMES GRAHAM,
81 As,iyp
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-02-06

BUTrRR WITHOUT SALT.-On the question Of
The proper proportion Of salt in butter, CORES
pondeuoe of tie krdcticdl Farmer suggests shat
ut il nOne." He adds
salt 10 . foreign element in butter, and takes
frsm it its dclicacy of flavor One Of the best argu.
msuts sgaiast il, ~ matter of taste. 10 that the
French do not use it in butter; and any one whe
has bssn accustomed to French butter for time
may rccollect how dissgreable the change to
aAlted bsttsr is until the palate became used
again to tho grssser article.
"Try tumblsr Of milk or = cup of cream with
salt IN II, and think you will see was: meaa
by foreign element; and then try then again
with ssgsr. if you choose, and You will see that
il il not foreign.
ut happeaed tina. I breskfasted recently, for
several DAYS in succession, where butter was
taken frog we'll known Chester county butter.
maker, and what with the sslt and the coloring
matter together, the material made was any.
thing bat wholesome Or agreeable to my fancy.
Il will only add that what preach practice,
and that not particle of salt 10 put in tho bat
W made hers-chsrnns twice week the cream
OF pure Attorney cows"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
pai4p argus.
THE WEEKLY ARGUS,
REDUCTION IN PRICE,

ihere never was a time in the history of on
country when greater necessity existed for cir
cuIaiing pure Democratic documents. Raiiea
legislation has made grave yard aud desert q
nan oil our country; our Liberties have been in.
irihged upon to an alarming extent; oyerwhelm.
Cd with debt and staggering under lis load O,
corruption and imbeciity, our government is
the scot and by-word offorcign nations; dispis.
ed AT nome and derided abroad, II is oyerhang
ing the very brink of destruction: the departure
OF our people from the glorious prcccpts of the
past has led them into labyrinth of anarchy
from which many see no escape but in military
| despotism The New York IUpcyidHst, founded
and supported by the bond holding aristocracy,
| Is thunderng for the establishment Of an Empire;
its efforts receive the couutenance of high gov
eminent officials, and the appreciation of the
manufacturing nabobs ofthe East we are rapid
ly drifting upon breakers which must soon test
the stability Of the ship of State. There is no
hope for the future save in rousing the people
to their duties as citizens, and to realization of
the peril in which their liberties are placed
There is but one way to redeem the country from
tho demagogucs and plunderers who are fast urg-
M IN rt,;p
principles Of the fathers of the Republic, drive
from places Of trust the spoilers fattcning upon
the life blood of the nation and place in power
only those who will administer our affairs with
prudence and economy. There must be
change in the government within the next four
years. The people must choose between Democ-
racy and Imperialism. The struggle has already
commenced. The Democratic party will be
found, as in the past, battling against monarch
cal ideas, and for the supremacy of the people |
Circulate the documents
With this object In view, we have determined |
to reduce the price of the WEEKLY ARGUS, and |
hope, thereby, to place it in the hands of every |
Democrat in the county, and within the reach
Of every political opponent who may desire to
investigate facts and listen to the truth while yet
here is time. On and after the LIST of July, the
,rice of the WEEKLY ARGUS will be as follows:
Single Couy. One war 60 EO
Ten Copies, sent to one address, each, ..2,25
Twenty do do 200
When not paid in advance, ,"......... 800
G:s- The cost Of publishing paper is as
reat now rs during the war, but We make this
eduction to still further increase our circulation.
We invite all thinking men to aid us.
Address communications or letters to
MCNEAL a JONES,
Rock ISLAND, Ill.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
Noryous Debility,

With its gloomy attendants, low spirits, de-
preston, involuntary emissions, loss of semen
memory and threatened impotence and imbeciIity,
find sovereign cure in Humphreys Homeo
pathic Specific No. Twehty-eight. Composed of
the most valuable mild and potent curatives, they
strike at once at the root of the matter, tone up
the system, arrest the discharges, and mpart
vigor and energy, life and vitality to the entire
man. They have cured thousands Of cases
Price S. per package Of six boxes and vial, which
is very important in obstinate or old cases, or 81
per single box. Sold by all druggists, and sent
by mail on receiptof price. Address Humphreys
Specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., 562 Broad
way, New York. ljulyl,ly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
"LiRht as a Cork

Is the expression of all housekeepers after
using Dooley's Baking Powder. 1t 10 chemical
ly pure in its comp osition, and possesses no In
gradients but such as are perfectly harmless,
healthy and nutritious. This is not only the
best, bus the cheapest in market as one pound
will 60 further than pound and q half Of those
Of ordinary manufacture. Use no other. In
qure at your grocers for Dooley's Baking
Powder. aug2deod.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
Chancery Notice.

ClhIE Of lhi4lNOip, | &C
Rock Island County,
In the Circuit Court Of the September Term, A.
D. 1869. In Cbancery.
Sarah b. Cobb vs.. Job Ross, Maria Gould, Aus
tin II. Gould, and ----- Gould, wife of said
Austin, and whose christian name is unknown
Amended Bill in Partition,
To Maria Gould and - Gould, wife of said
Austin u. Gould, and whose christian name is
unknown, defendants in the above entitled suit,
NOTICE i, hereby given that the above emit.
~ tied suit is now pending in said Court ana
that summons has been issued against you
therein.
Now, unless you shall personally bo and aP-
pear before said Court on the first day OF the
next term thereof, to he holden in the court
II ouse, in the City of Rock Island, in the county
and state aforesaid, on the FIRST MONDAY
OF SEPTEMBER NEXT, to which time and
place the said summons 10 made returnable, and
plead, answer or demur to the amended bill in
said suit fled that tho same will be taken for
confessed az against you, and decree entered &C
cordingy
Rock Island, Ill.,, July 6, A. D. 1863.
SAMUEL p. HoDGEs,
Clerk OF said Court.
OSBORN II CURTIS,
Complaints Solicitors.
iuly6dwtw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
STERLING SILFER-WAkE
AND
AND FINE ELECTRO-PLATED WARE

vIVHE Gorhsm Manufacturing Co., Of Provi-
L dence, r. l., having the largest manufae-
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>
qualled varsity 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 known and unrivsl-
introduced new patterns of rare elegance. The
solid silveris guaranteed to be of sterling purity
by U. g. Mint assay. The eleetro-plate is guar
anteei to be superior to the finest Sheffield ware.
Orders received from the trade only, but these
goods may be obtained from responsible dealsrp
everywhere.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

the pure peachy Complexion which follows the
use of Hagan's Magnolia Balm. 1t is the True
Secret of Beauty. The fashionable Ladies in
Society understand this.
The Magnolia Balm changes the rustic COun-
try Girl into a City Belle more rapidly than any
other one thing.
Redness, Sunburn, Tan, Freckles, Blotches and
all effects of the summer Sun disappear when it
is used, which rivals the Bloom of Youth. Beau
ty is possible to all who will invest rs cents at
any respectable store and insist on getting the
Magnolia Balm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

The Teeth should last lifetime. They will
do so if regularly cleaned with Sozodont. All
them--the Bark Of the South American Soap
Tree--caled outlay, from Quillian, to wash or
purify--protects the enamel from every destruc-
tive agency. sug2dlw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

Morse's Pills the principle of health. We have
many thousands Of testimonials of their having
restored the sick to health which can be seen at
our Office. Use Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills
and you will find them not only a curative of dis
ease but also preventative. They should be
used in all Gases of Billiousness, Headaches, Liv-
er Complaints, Female Irregularities, &c. We
make no secret Of tine formula from which this
medicine is prepared. Ask your storckeeper for
the Ometa Almanac, read it carefully. Use
Morse's Pills. Sold by all dealers. [jyl6dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
Thursday, August as.
Thursday, October Al.
Thursday, December 16.
0Glce--lS5 South Clark 1t, Chicago.

n. 3. Send for THE INYALID'S FRIEND
AND HEALTH INSTRUCTOR, which teaches
the sick how they can be restored to health, and
the well how they can preserve their health, and
prolong their lives.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
IUWtT
CATA1RH CURED.

They are treating Catarrh on new system which
is a sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from five to seven thousand Il year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equalled only by few.
We wish it DIsriNoTLY understood that DR..
KNAPP is NOT a Travelling Physician. lie OK
LY visits few places oooAsIoNALLY, to accom- -
modate his numerous patients who cannot CON-
vENEETLY visit him in Chicago.
Jass~ Remember they do not promise to cure all
stages of disease. While oil the diseases are cur
able, if taken in season, all stages are not, Your
case may be durable this week, not next day,
not To mnrroR; hnnce the dam ger of delay.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
CONSULTATION FREE.

Patients must write their name, state, and post
Office address, plainly. All letters requiring an
answer must contain letter stamp, and be adj
dressed to DIR. KNAPP 4 son, Chicago
va Any Of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their case
in letter, when they cannot see us
DR.. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
regularly for twelve years, can be consulted, for
1859. at tho Rock Island House. as f0ll0ws:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
/. n. HOLMES,
OF

superintendent OF 6UiIolngss
Office in Palace Row, Illinois Street,
Rock Island. Illinois.
Plans, with careful and minute specifications,
and reliable detailed working drawings, fur
nished for all kinds of buildings. Also, all
kinds of
MECHANICAL DRAWING Sc 'IcIrRD..
| shall aim, through the PRODUCTS Of the
SQUARE and PENCIL, to III, fit public patron
age.
Work and fee satisfactory. Apsl6diy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04

Use nothing but Lyons Kathairon to dress the
Hair. iuiyl9dwIn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
RAILWAYS
Sarsaparillian Resolvent

HAS MADE THE MOST ASTONISHING CURES
50 QUICK, so RAPID ARE THE CHANGES,
IiiE boDY UNDEEGOES UNDER THE INFLU-
CINE THAT
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-04
THIRD WIDTH.

Especially designed for the use Of the Medical
Profession and the Family, possessing those in
trinsic medicinal properties which belong to an
Old and Pure Gin.
Indi'pensable to Females Good for Kidney
Complaints. delicious Tonic Put up in
Gases, containing one dozen bottles each, and
sold by all druggists, grocers, dc. A. NJ. Binin-
ger Co., established 177s, No. is Beaver st.,
Ssv York nehi2dw1y.
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- ss#s| ssHaasaa
FIRE /!

julyldly
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THE WASTES or THE BODY

are supplied with now healthy, and vigorous blood, that
furnishes sound structure. Hence all suffering FROM
WhAKLNING DISCHARGES, either MALE or FEMALE,
OF the Womb, Uterus other organs whether Ieucnr
rha SPERM or Eruptve discharges, Of every kind or
from VIOLENCE OF Sclt-abusr," from the Genital Glands
or Nenerea discharge ulcers, sores, through the
Tcpaultiyo process Of RAILWAYS SARsAPARII.-
LIAM, are arrested, and the rupturcd organs healed
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-01-15
NC TnilWarGn..in-

The public have long since learned
to make liberal allowance for the stories
with which stoek-gambIers are wont to
operate upon the fears and hopes of
those whose money they eoYet Hence,
the reports now current of new combi-
nations Of Railroad interests, are Justly
subject TO discount.
We have taken some pains to aseer.
tain what foundation there was for the
statement Of New York papers that the
New York Genital had formed such an
alliance with the Lake Shore, Michigan
SJuthren Toledo & Wabash and North.
western Roads, as would unite them in
one interest, and form one grand line
from New York to the Mississippi sud
virtually to the Eastern terminus of the
Pacific Road at Omaha. The result Of
our Efforts has been specially satisfac-
tory. Nobody beFereabouts is advised
Of such an arrangements beyond the
reports published in yesterdays Com
mercial, and some doubt is expressed
as to entire Correctness Of the same.
While It would be well for The public
to belopreParsd for anything, there
would be 20 harm in remembering
that Wall street is a place prolific Of
reportS.-1Otedo Co1anaerci9l.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-01-15

again, now 10 his old age, naked to the
world, The old gentleman had deeha-
cd the offer of friend to keep the bonds
in his official safe weIl-guarded, prOba-
bly, TO avoid being troublesome, and he
had neglected to take the numbers Of
some Of the bonds, so that be. had no
means of identifying $1,lO0 of them.
OF the rest he had taken the numbers.
It viii be remembered, perhaps, that
when OImstead's embezzlsment and
fight became known, with the account
of them was published the circumstance
of Mrs. 0lmstead sending to the P. M.
General 1000 which 0lmstead had
remitted to her for her use, in bis ab-
sence. This identical money was traced
back to the Generals Bonds of which
he possessed the numbers The fellow
had taken the Bonds TO 3 bank here and
sold them, and it was Fecollected that
the five hundred dollar bill and the
$500 in 2O's making the $1,000 which
ne sent his wife, were paid him for the
bonds. Rather two $500 bills bad
been paid him, and he had been traced
to the place where he had changed one
of them into the eos. P. n. General
Randall promised al the time of the
discovery that the old gentleman should
be paid the 81 600; but months have
passed since then and he has not re-
ceived it yet. 1t is to be hoped Mr..
Randall win not allow one hours un-
delay in the matter, to pro-
long the Generals painful suspense. lie
suffers enough in the loss Of as much as
must prove irrecoverable. J. z.