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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

A SGULL FouND.-Y esterday afternoon
as two young gentlemen Of this city were
taking q drive, they halted OH Big Island,
Camden, and INDUCED their romantic pre-.
elections by stroll along its classic shores.
While at the head of the Island, they found
human skull half imbedded in the sand. I
is in an excellent state of preservation, and
is evidently that of some old Indian wal Tor,
perhaps one of Black Hawks immor .al
band. Balancing the memento Of the past
in his hand, a Ia Hamlet and poor Yorick,
the philosophic finder was heard to exclaim
with the poet:
"Behold this ruin Twas skull,
Once of ethereal spirit full.
This narrow cell was life & retreat,
This space was thoughts mysterious seat.
What beautious visions filled this spot,
Nor Hope, nor Joy, nor Love, nor Fep~,
Have left one trace Of record here.
Beneath this Wondering canopy,
Once shown the bright and busy eye
BIT stNr not at the dismal void
IL SOCIAL low ti'~t -. @unpioyaC
II with no lawless Ere it CLEANED,
But through it dues of kindness beamed,
That eve shall be forever bright.
When stars and sun are sunk in night.
Within this hollow cavern hung
| The ready, sw.f, and tunelul tongue;
If talsehood's honey it disdaineds
And when It could not praise was cha ned
II bold in Virtues cause it spoke
Yet gentle concord never broke!
This silent tongue shall plead for thee
When Time unveils Eternity"
Notwithstanding his poetic fight, the ab.
original Uranium . to be metamorphosed
into cigar box, the owner believing that
If the former wearer was good Indian, he
was of course lover of the weed, and can.
not therefore obje, to having inside of his
head when dead, what he always had inside
his Jaw when living.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

FFoGGY.-The Western Railroad gazette,
with striking appreciation of the sublime
and beautiful, recently copied the RIMS
"pomo" on the I" roggess of my love- where
at the "poick' ordered FIVE hundred copie1
Of tina, Journal for free distribution among his
friends.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

Try it, every Lover Of good, sweet, nutritious
and wholesome Biscuits. Rolls, Griidle-cakes,
Watiles, Pastry, sc. It is the cheapest rcquir-
ing only ono half to two-thirds as much for use
as other Powders, and will not spoil in any eli
mate if kept in q dry ploHe. Sold by III good
grocers generslly. July l2deodlw
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

CAN'T Csoss.-For the benefit of parties
intending to drive on the Island, We might
state that crossings cannot now be made to
Moline with vehicles, as the floating bridge at
the head of the Island has been swung out
of position to give room for the improver ent
operations there.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

A fall line Of Parasos, Fringes, Gimps
and Buttons, also French Ciinghams, Lawns,
White Good, Piques, etc, Dress Goods,
Silks, Silk Saques, Napkins, Hosiery, Hoop.
Skirts aud CorSets, all styles.
In Cloths and Cassmeres, full assert.
ment Clothing made to order in styles and
at prices to compare favorably with any
house ia the West
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

-THF SUNDAY QuEsTIoN.-The Rim con.
tinues TO publish communications in regard
to the outrage at Moline on Sunday the
Fourth, whereby public worship was dis.
turbed in the churches Why does it not
have the manliness to come on: and take a
position? Its policy of "rding two horses
does not very well please the good people Of
our sister city.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

NORMAL ACADEMY OF Music -Anothe
session of the Normal Academy of Music
commences at Davenport of Wednesday,.
Any persons wishing the use Of scholarships
should apply to Mr.. Ed. Spencer. DIT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

kELIGIous.-~Unsil the new bell is pro
cured and hung at the Methodist Church,
the members Of that society will govern
their movements BY the bell of the Second
Presbyterian Church
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

BMLEYs Cmcus-A CHANGE IL THE Pro.
GRAMuE.-- Bailey & Co. have concluded to
change the location of their circus to the
grounds lying near the Rock Island d PEG
IA round house adjacen. to the river. They
performed at Muscatinc, to-day.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

WET.-- The mean depth of water which fel
in this vicinity during May and June is re-.
ported by those competent to know, to be
fully equal to one third of the average fall Of
O whole year. FOR this section.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

That AccfDENr.-It is reported that a
little four years old son of Mr.. George Hill
had his back broken by being run agains,
BY street car, en- Saturday. The chile =
back was not broken. He was sonewha,
bruised, however.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

SuLY.-The Rim grambles this morning
because the Davenport papers look at the
ARGUS when they want Rock Island news
You want little life and enterprise infused
into your somnolent establishment.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12
Young Mems Library Association.

The rooms of the Young Mems Library
Association are open from A. NJ. until 10
P. NJ every day except Sundays. A large
and well selected assortment of works now
on hand. Tickets three dollars, which can
always be procured of the Secretary.
rnav6dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12
---------------Ass -
EYerYthing Looks Prosperous and

The finest assortment of Dress goods and
Trimmings, Lawns, White goods, Skirtnps
and notions; together with large stock of
all kinds of domestic goods is to be found at
L. Volts. And also a splendid assortment
Of Alexandra Kid Gloves, all of which is Of
fercd to the public at the lowest prices
NAV dtf. J.. WOLF.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12
Oiem Pardidi

The day is lost, Titus used to exclaim, on
which have done no good. Do good to
Yourself at least by buying your Millinery,
Dress Goods, Shawls, &c., at Newburger
who is offering great inducements just now.
With joy will you then excaim. The day
ia won
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

ACuDENT.-We are informed that a stone
cutter had one of his legs crushed to pieces
by the 81, ,ng way of some lifting tackle
and the falling of heavy rock just this sid G
of Moline at late hour this afternoon.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12
SETTLE ZIP,

NOTICE is hereby given that the firm Of Walk
II er d Hartman. lumber dealers, Andslusis,
Illinois have closed out their business, and al
knowing themselves indebted to them are reqoes
cd 10 CAL ana 'eitle up. All accounts Will r
lei in the hsndsOfF. NJ. Bonsy, Esq, for settle
nsnt. [isly a'vtL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12
Msaonic.

Barrett Chapter No. l8,R. A. NJ. meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tues.
days of each month.
HENRY BURGowER, II. P.
Gro. l.. CARLroy, Sec'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

For SALE AT A BARGAIN.-One hundred
and twenty acres Of unimproved land lin.
Guiding forty acres Of timber) in Sharon
Township, Clinton Co.. Iowa twelve miles
from Whcatland, and eight miles from Ma.
quokets, in splendid farming eighborhood.
Call at this office for information.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

Coon DENTAL Work. For good dental
work, call on McCauley & Bedding, whose
reputation for skill and ability is second to
none in this part of the state. Their work
will compare with that done enywhere.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12
Odd Fsllowsl

Rock Island Lodge No. l8, l. 0. Q. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hail. southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle SITS, at II o'clock Pm.
J. 0. LUNDBLAD, N. G..
}. FRANK CONWAY, R. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

A POPULAR RESORT. Goodmans
fish msrke. near the ferry levee continues
popular resors. The place is kept neat
and clean, and always well stocked.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

FrnEuEH of Rescue No. VOW roquoat-
ed to attend the regular monthly meeting
this evening, as there is business OF import
lance to be transacted.
CHARLES J. SroCKER, Sec.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12
Nav Bros.

Have just received large assortment of
Marseilles, plain and striped Jaconets, Swiss
and Nainsooks, French aud American lawns.
We are selling the celebrated "Grand Ouch
esse' Kid Gloves. Call and see them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

WARNISG.-A physician recently died il
Davenport from the effects of poison intro
duced into his system by the free use o
hair dye.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12
Fine Solid Silyerware.

A choice assortment of the latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents,
Just received at Ru,enbeck u Cos, 2G West
second street under the Newcomb House,
Dsvennort Sa. Tu. Tn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

Police COURT.-Charles Hitchcock, ar.
rested by Policeman Tompkins for disturb.
ance of the peace, was fined, with costs,
$3.50 before Magistrate Chopper.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

New PAPER.-We ara informed that a
new democratic paper has Just been started
at Fl. Madison, called The Democrat, c. d,
Morehouse, proprietor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

The best bird shootists of Rock Island
went over to Davenport, to-day, - test the
skill Of the champions over there.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

FonTY CEsTs line will be charged for
each insertion Of all articles under this head
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

A TEAM Of horses tried to get up q I'm.
away near Wadsworth & Co. 4 store this after.
noon, and failed
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12
D;ailp ARGUS.
Monday Evening, July IL, 1853.
Premium Job Printing.

Orders for job Printing will meet with prompt
attention at the ARGUS OFFICE, and be executed
In the very best manner and ut reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

.Nfc.-The Germans had another fine
picnic on the bluff yesterday.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12
LOCAL COLUrIM.
Inst Rsceived at Bamberger's

FIFTEEN CENTS hne will be charged fol
each insertion Of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

And CAP AND BELLS in hand,
Stand for;h the leader of the Classic Band;
As Satirst, uumorist, Clown and Commentator,
Holding Truths miro up to human nature.
Armed CAP-A PIE in suit Of Molly Mail.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

Az advance in river freights is predicted
before the close of the month.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

THE grape crop near Peoria has been al
most entirely destroyed by mildew.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12
We Can't Keep House Without 1t,
DOOLEY's BAKING POWDER

Is the uaiycr'al expression Of every one who has
uSpl
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

By this wonderful melange of genius and fun,
To prove there is something new under the sun,
The MIRTH HING has planned:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

BARLEY cutting has commenced
New SrpgwALR.-F.eld & Co and the
Centre Market are having new side walk.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-12

Gathered highest PEI lection from every zone,
As, noiems rolens, the critics must own,
When the PROGRAMME is scsnned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-10
Police Court.

Frank Austin, drawing pistol aud
threatening to shoot, SIS and costs; L c
White, using abusive and insulting Ian
guage, cost; Joe Warner, drunk and dis
turbing the public peace, S. and costa; PEI
ter Shields, using abusive language, S.
and costs; Edward Waterfool, drunk and
lying on street, So and coets; John Nc
Gowan, carrying a dirk, costs; Mary Bead,
street walking, So snd costs; Alice Taylor,
drunk and disorderly, So and costs; Ann
Hill, street walking, So and costs; s L
Spears, assault with pistol and leWdness,
So and costs; Malinda Thompson, lewdness,
S. and costs; Pat Peudergast, assault and
battery, costs; Albert Nealy, drunkenness,
So and costs; Luisey Allen, assault and
battery and tippling on Sunday, Sc and
costs; Manda Clark, using insulting and
abusive language, So and costs; John Fu-
gazzi, regrating in market, discharged; w
E Pride, selling fruit on street outside
Markethouse, released; Frank Mosley,
forestaling the market, released,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-10
INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT.

BosToN, Sept. AN extensive conta-
grafton in East Cambridge this morning
DESTROYED the block Of wood working fac
tory on First and Second streets. The fol-
lowing are he loFses: + Geldowsky $780,
900. insured for $4,000; Woodbury. & Co.,
1000, insured for $4,000; Daniel Har-
rison & Co., $4,000, insured for S40,0 coo;
Monroe & Gemsn, $4,000, insured for
81 1900; Bent & Hooper, 5000, fully in
sured.
Providence, Sept 9.-The gale last
evening, from four o'clock TO six, was the
most severe ever known since 1858, when
the city was partially submerged. The
damage was immense, and several lives
were Lost in the city. The Hartford Rail
road depot was demolished. Ewes &
Walkers tannery was partially blown
down. The Oriental mill was unroofed
and two operatives badly hurt. The
Chestnut street Church steeple was blown
down, and nearly all ether church steeples
injured. Probably one hundred buildings
were unroofed, and fruit and shade trees
were destroyed. The Bristol Railroad
will not be passable for several days.
Many vessels ashore in Nsrraganset and
Noun. Hope Bays ard small church on
Narraganset Point were entirely destroyed.
The sloop, Resolution, went TO pieces in
Wexford Harbor, and two men were lost.
Octurion Rice was killed on his farm, in
Warwick. Great damage is reported in
Bristol, East Greenwich, Fall River and
other places.
PORTLAND, Sept. "a special train on
the Grand Trunk railroad oollided with
the regular freight train, between Gilead
and Shelbourne, Tuesday night, smashing
both engines and cars. Otis Dyer, en-
gineer Of the freight train, was badly in
1 ,u-aI.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-10
RIVER AND WEATHER

The river is sill rising at this point
with fourteen inches on Hsrpeth shoals.
The weather clear a-d pleasant. Mercury
at noon ~ degrees.
Captain J. n. Corbett returned TO the
city yesterday from Cairo. While in that
place he sold the A. Baker, for $500
cash.
Captain George Farnsworth, one Of the
best s;ar'gazers that ever carried boat
through the Mississippi channel, is at
present here, circulating with his old
friends.
The new steamer huntsville, built for
the Cumberland river trade, arrived at
Louisville OF Wednesday, from Smith
land. She has been chartered by the Hen
desson Packet Company during low water.
The Courier-J ournal says she is the lights
est boat shoat, and can run on a morning
dew.
The total cost Of repairs and improve
ments Oh the r. f. Lee, made while she
has been lying at Mound City, is not less
than SIS, 900. The gold leaf for ornament.
ing the cabin and furniture alone cosI
SIS 600.
The Cooss, destroyed by Gre on the Lick
ing river Tuesday morning, was owned
and used as a circus boat by John Robin
con, who is at present in Washington City
with his circus. She Was laid up in the
Licking, undergoing repairs, and was il
charge of William and John Ryan, watch
men on her. At the time of the burning o
the boat four persons were on board. VIM
Ryan aud his son, a boy about fourteen
years of age, were asleep, and Johr
| Ryan and a man employed on The
| boat we're on waite. They claim they
were engaged in playing checks OIL
the forecast.e, and did not discover the
fire until the whole sfter-part Of the boa
was in flames, and only had time TO wake
up the sleeping parties, who left in such
haste as TO leave their coats and also CUR
| belonging TO the Waterman. Unusual
precaution had been taken for some time
TO guard the boat, as it was rumored that
parties had made threats against the boat
and last week an augur hole was bored IN
her hall, near her knuckles, in the hope o.
sinking her, bat was discovered in time to
prev, Mt any damage. The fire was I'M
| doubleday the work Of an incendisry, as nc
FIRE had been on the boat since Saturday,
sud rolhing but lsrdO oil lamps u9ed'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-10
"swINGING THE PENDULUm >,

To the Editors of the Union and American:
The Banner Of the Slh says: "The pen
du!um Of retaliation, passion and prejl-
dice, should not be permitted to swing to
the other extreme"
Who demurs?
Who proposes to swing the pendulum
of retaliation, passion and prejudice" in
any direction
Where is this party of retaliation,
passion and prejudice" against whom the
Banner Eliminates 80 furiously? b
Is there any such retaliation party" in
this State? Who are Its opponents Y Can
the Banner lay It's little finger on a single
Tennesseean, prominent or private, cid
Wing, Democrat or Know Nothing, who
wants TO swing "the pendulum of retalia-
ton, passion aud prejudice" to the other
extreme?
And "dead issues"-Who is raising
"dead issues ?" Who asks TO disfranchise
a few poor negroes? Who would resur-
rect slavery, even if tempted with gov.
eminent bonus? Who wants the State to
secede this year or next century? Who ID
raising "dead issues ?" Who, besides the
Banner, is even talking about dead issues
Is the proposed fifteenth amendment a
"dead issue?" If deal, give it rest. II
not dead, let the Banner define its position.
Is not our leading journal fighting a
Quixotic windmill of "dead issues," ire.
taliation, passion and prejudice" that has
no real existence?
Is it not-unwittingly mayhap-injuring
our prospects and furnishing the fair name
of our people, by,these Representative innu-
endoes about party of retaliation, pas
sion and prejudice" which it represents as
the apparent majority in this State?
Let this SANDER on Tennesseeans be in
continently squelched. Leave such back
handed defamation to a partisan Radical
press. Or let those who value the good
name OF our people cease to quote the Ban
ner a. Democratic or Conservative or Glib
eral." OS.
TUE GuIZATRO Semi Q 49,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-10
BOSTON.
Another Biz wind.

BOSTON, Sept. s, $50 P. MA fearful
storm of wind and rain burst upon this
city and vicinity late this afternoon, pros
traIing telegraph wires and chimneys, and
causing other damage. The steeple Of the
Hanover Street Church was blown down,
and the roof of the Coliseum was blown of
and scattered, and several unfinished build.
ings levelled 10 the ground. No loss of
life reported yet.
New YORK, Sept. 9.-There has been
no telegrsphic communication with Boston
since o'clock last afternoon.
BosToN, Sept. 9.-The damage by the
storm last night in Boston and vicinity
will amount TO million dollars.
The State Central Committee Of the La
Dor Reform party of Massachusetts,, vote
10 call political State convention at Mer>
chants Hall, Worcester, September 2S.
II is reported the government is negotia-
ting for the purchase of Long Island head,
Boston bsrbor, for the purpose of erecting
strong Notifications.
In Abingdon three church steeples fell,
and large nail and tack factory in South
Abingdon, was unroofed. At Brainue e
the steeple Of church was carried of. At
NeTburyport and towns further east the
gale was less violent. The damage TO
fruit trees, shrubbery and corn, is im-
mense in all directions. Tie Coliseum
orgaa is ruined. 1t had been sold to Chi.
csgo parties for $4,000. The big drum is
also ruined, and every vessel in Boston
harbor dragged anchors, and many col
lided, sustaining serious damage. At
Marblehesd several summer houses were
blown down, and Frank, Barrett Of Mas
SAT-. New Hampshire, killed. The Sage
wanna house, Of Mantasset beach, was
swept from lis foundation. The inmates
escaped injury, having Just left the house
to ind safer quarters,
BosToN. sept. 9.-Ihe hurricane ex-
tended over thtmost Of eastern Massa,
cnusetis.
At Nahant a large dwelling aud stable
were blown down and the depot On th,
steamboat wharf was blown into the sea.
At Hull every boat At anchor was driver
ashore or sunk.
At Athipghsm tie streets were blockade,
with trees and barns and Chimueys blown
down.
Agricultural Hall, MaTshGeld, wa
lsvelied with the ground.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-10
WASHINGTON,


The Funeral of Secretary RaWIins-
Reciprocity Treaty with Canada.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9-The funeral oil
Secretary Rswlins took place at 10 O'Clock
TO day. The ceremonies, comprising
prayer by Rev Mr. Butler, reading the
scriptures by Rev Mr. Brown, and an ad
dress by Rev Mr. Wilson, were performed
in the War Department. After the cere-
monies, the procession, under military es-
cort, proceeded to the cemetery, where the
remains we're deposited in private vault,
followed by a long concourse of relatives
and friends. President Grant. all the cab
met, diplomatic corps, Mrs Rawlins and
father and two children of the deceased,
Gen Sherman and officers of the army, and
citizens composed the procession.
Acting Secretary of Treasury, Richard
son, has ordered the Customhouse at Port
land closed and flags on all customhouses
and public works under control os the de-
partmeut throughout the country placed at
bAlfmsst on the 11th inst, the day on
which the obsequies of Senator Fessenden
will be solemniZed.
1t appears 10 be the conclusion in ad-
ministration quarters that there will be no
Secretary Of War at present, and that Gen.
partment. 1t is evident that the President
will not be in unseemly haste 10 Gil the
vacancy caused by the death Of his closest
friend:
An order from the Commissioner Of In
ernal Revenue forbidiing any clerk in his
bureau from furnishing information, has
created quite an excitement among law
yers, newspaper meu and others having
business with the office, for it concentrates
all the work on the Commissioner, with
whom an audience is quite Impossible, ex.
cept al spare intervals
Hon. John Rose, Canadian Min ster of
Finance arriTed here to-day. He is the
advocate of a new reciprocity treaty be-
tween the United States and the New Do
minion, and will urge the adoption Of
new treaty between the two countries on a
basis more liberal than the one repealed
two or three years ago. Indeed, cub.
committee of the Ways and Means have
the subject nov under consideration, and
even prominent New Englsnders write
favoring early legislation Tor removing the
duty on Nova Scotia coal, so that the
latter article may be CheaPened in the
Eastern markets.
The Navy Department is authorized TO
deny the published report, the substance
Of which was telegrsphed TO the West this
afternoon, that a conspiracy had occurred
on board the United States frigate Sabine.
The department mails received here since
the alleged reports concerning that vessel,
ontain nothing from the officers con-
corning any outbreak.