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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

Tx UMoSs PRoDlGAL CALy.-Some
time ago somebody at Camden who was in
the habit Of borrowing the Argus from some
Of our subscribers there, wrote the editor oil
the Union tha, as the "ARors has the latest
news aud arrives by the same mall that he
wished the Union discontinued. Some one
pretending to be the same person now writes
to the Union to say that iaving tired The
ARGUS one week, he wishes TO play ,hA pro
digsl SON calf he should have ssid-and
return TO the Onion. lie Preteuds TO have
been led to this course by comparing the
ARGUS with Il Chicago paper, printed on
Friday afternoon, in which we're some dis
patches that appeared in the ARGUS Of Sat
urday. This fellow, if he is really the same
person, has such a morbid appetite to appear
in print that he Is thus willing to play the
part Of Baalam aud his hiss With Baalam
entirely omitted. The truth probably is
that be has bored some Of our subscribers
by louuging around their coy fires reading
The ARGUS till their patience could endure
him no longer, and his supplies have been
withheld from him aud he now pretends TO
make a virtue Of necessity and writes up the
Union in consideration that bic name shall
be- placed on its free list at Camden. BE
either wrote insincerely before or writes
falsely now. We feel no interest in knowing
in which ditch he is to be found
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

The Commissioners appointed by Judge
Plsasanss to condemn right Of way" for
the Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis r.
II. Company, have reported, in part. The
following awards to property holders in Mo-
line who would not negotiate with the com
pauy's agents for the sale Of their property,
were made:
b. Cozzlemsn, Si80O,O0 with ri2hs to use
shop until June /, 1879; II. Wise, $1,000;
c. Reese, $4,000; d. p. Berry, $3OO0.O0i
J. McBurney, 100000; Oehme, $500 90;
and C. volk 10000. 70 day they meet at
the Town Hall in Moline, to examine the
case of Williams & White, who own the
foundry at the west eud of Moline.
Williams & White demand $4,000 for
their property, and the company has offered
them $4,000.
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In Dress Goods, FlanneIs, Shawls, Blankets,
Knit Goods, dc., &c. Having marked down my
entire stock Of Winter Goods, will guarantee
prices lower than the lowest.
/ offer large stock Of Ladies' Furs at and be-
low cost price.
Embroidered and plain Linen Handkerchief,
Lace and Linen Collars, Gloves, Hosiery, Dress
Trimmings, DC, at prices that will defy comPe'
tition.
Mems aud Boys Clothing, ready made; also
made to order in the most approved style, cheap
er than any other house in the city.
Give me call.
A. BAEBEnGRR.
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THE TEACHERS lSsTITUTE.-The county
Institute Of Moline closed last night with an
address, by DR.. Edwards, President of the
State Normal University delivered in the
Congregational church. There we're owe
100 teachers present besides a large mum
be1 Of citizens, the church being filed to
Overlooking. His subject WAS Lights and
Shadows ola Teachers Life which he han
died ably and practically
The following is series Of resolutions
adopted during the afternoon
Resolcsd, |. That we appreciate the lie
cessity for more comprehensive attainments
and higher culture, to aid US il our la,
bors
II. Thst we recognize well conducted
institute rs an efficient power IN awakening
thought, and stimulating to new exertion and
requirements.
III. That we consider the development Of
the moral faculties of even more Importance
than the cultivation OF the mere int llect;
and, accepting the Holy Bioe az the high
egt code Of morals, we believe the daily
reading Of r scripture lesson to be promo
tive, in an eminent degree, of tho highest
virtue and morality.
". That to the citizens Of Moline, who
have generously furnished Us entertainment
We return our sincere thanks.
V. That to Mr.. Hubbard and the Moline
Gee Club, and to Prof Lighton, Of Rock
Island, we are much indebted for very ex
celent music.
VI. To educators from abroad we &C
knowledge obligations for their presence and
assistance
VII. That we highly appreciate dona
ton Of $50 from the Board of Supervisor,
| of this county.
j. S. HUEY,
PRoF. BEMIs, Committee.
MISS HOBART,
The third resolution was debated warmly
before its adoption, but was At length passed
FIVE voting in the negative.
The following gentlemen we're appointed
delegates to the State Teachers Association
which meets at Ottowa on Tuesday, Decem
Der 2S
Mr. Cramer, Mr.. Grover, Prof. Bemis
Superintendent Sturgeon.
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The ScoTr Co. MURDEE.-The killing o
John Killion, near his home in Blsck.bSwk,
we mentioned yesterday. A coroners in
quest was held on the deceased at his home,
when the following fscts IN substance were
ELECTED. The two brother, killion were IN
Davenport on Thursday, got considerably
intox Gated started home, stopped al a 81
loon in Black hawk settlement drank more,
procured DO tie OF whisky and proceeded
on their way. By this time It had grown
dark. They met man coming towards
them, and stopped him. lie passed on,
paying no attention to them. They turned
back aud 70! owed him, asking him to take
u drink Of whisky, he refused. They collar
ed him, threw him down IN drunken fren
~, trying to compel him to drink. lie
drew pistol aud nred it, swapping several
times before it went OH One Of the shots
wounded John Killion MORALLY and another
wounded the other brother in the hand. The
name Of the man who killed kI.iion il John
Christian Kuemmel, an honest simple mind
Ell German. lie was afraid they were go
lug to compel him to take poison and tber
rob him. The jury returned a verdict o
"iusuhable homicide" and discharged
kuemmel.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS.
Special Term, Dec. 18th, 1859.
FouRrB DAY, (coSTlsuED

FouRrH DAY, (coSTlsuED
The committee en- miscellaneous claims
made the following report, which was
adopted;
10 the Honorable Board Of Supervisors Of
Rock Island County, H.
Your committee Oh miscellaneous claims
respectfully report that they have examined
the following bills and claims, aud recon-
mend that they be allowed, and tina, the
county clerk be authorized to draw orders
on the treasury for the respective amounts,
70 wit!
IN Wilson 500 90, Swiler a Spencer
90, + Hass 90, Champion d Co 80 30,
Haverstck a Co u co. DAILY ARGTs 80 OO,
" Drury los 70, II q NJ Burgower 3 90, Z
b Kutx 81 80, Robt Ross l9 IS, f c Coss
1 80, Wm Drury 90 90, Wm Payne 80 90,
John Flanagan 81 80, j Collins 80 90, Z
Mitsch 30 90, A J Sible 10 90, Il Webster
3 90, James Fisher 8 90, kis;ler 2 so,
Terry II so, Jas Snyder 7 so, j Nicely 2 so,
+ Tompkius 10 90, d F Kinney 90, Jas
Cozad 20 90, NJ NJ Sturgeon 34j 90, L Tur
uer 90, John Peeiz 26 90, Culver, Page 4
Hoyne, 80, Helm a Kelly 40 90, Crampten
X Co I 10, Robt Gregg 70 90, p Hodges
i7G 90, c Speidel Csc, John K Corker & IS.
James NJ Beardsley 1893 80, James NJ Boards.
ley 3Ol9 o., Champion & Co % S..
Your committee would further report that
they have carefully examined the collectors
books furnished by the clerk, and fad them
aud the several items charged therefor cor
rect. Your committee also carefully exam
med the laws relating TO the fees allowed for
such services and find that the same ia al.
lowed by the acts Of the Legislature as fol,
lows:
Laws of 1853, pages 81 and SO; laws of
1853, Hsines' township organization, page
203; laws of 1865, page 6S; laws Of Febru.
airy 26tb, 1867, page lll;aws Of April 18th,
| 1869, page 10, aud that tina clerk is law
fully entitled to the amount charged by him
according TO the laws now in force.
Respectfully submitted,
JogN MORRIS, Committee on
SAM'L WAINWRIGHT, Miscellaneous
WM. b Webster, Claims.
Additional propositions Of s. NJ. Ashen-
felter, relative to county abstracts, was read
and on motion the same WAS referred TO the
special committee heretofore appointed.
A resolution relative to the resembling o
the contract between the county and JOIN
Thompson, was presented by Supervisor
Bruner, aud discussed, and on motion thu
matter was postponed until to morrow morn
ing al o'clock.
Final action on the bill rendered agains
the county by CHI. Stoddard for S5I 80, wa
deferred until tomorrow morning.
Supervisor Webster offered the following
resolution, which, on motion Of Supervise
Knox, was adopted:
Rcsolred, That vote Of thanks 10 due
and is hereby rendered to Major James NJ
Beardsley and lady for the almost inuumer
able good things Of this life by them so Find
" this day provided for "our inner man
MAY they long live to feed the hungry, an
to be thus kind to the poor ard needy.
| Adjourned until Friday morning at
o'clock.
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For Christmas Gifts,

Go to Aikens, st the sign Of the Golden Eagle.
His display of Fancy Goods of every kind is I'M
surpassed, and tho prices are low enough to
meet the requirements Of tho llghte,t purse
Particular attention Is asked to his stock Of
Hemstiched, Ebroidered, and Lace Hankerchiefs,
Lace Sctts and Chinizottes.
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LOCAL ooxunGM.
FrrErs CRsrs line will be charged for
.oh insertion of articles under this head.
Tbs onstitutional Convention.

There il ,trorg pressure being brought to
bear upon tha, august assembly to have the fol-
lowing preamble aud resolution passed, riz
WHEREAS. Eoouamy is the highway to wealth
and it being our most desire to advance the in
IeTests Of this community, be II therefore
Resolred, That all gooi citizens should pur-
chase their Dry Goods, Millinery, &C.. of New
burger, as he desires to ,eil out and offers his
Goods very low.
Whether the former ia true, We know not, but
We will youch for the the truth of the latter
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

CRY TAXES. - City Collector Copp is
making out the delinquent tax list for the
present year. City property holders are
requested to come forward promptly and
pay up and save themselves the cos, of pub.
LEGATION. Office under Darts Hall.
dat,
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Weather Cold and Windy

A forecast Of December. 1t isa f0rewarning 10
those who are thinly dressed to 90 to May RIOS
and prepare fIr winter. They have full line
of Empress Cloth, Merinos, French and English
Alpacas. and all kinds of Dress Goods, Chin
chiIlas, so per cent. lower than any other house.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18
At WadaWorth & Co.'S.

Just opened, Linen Towels, from 200 apiece up;
nemstitchel Handksrchiefs, from l5e to $3.50
.piece; also, Ho.icry, Gloves, Hoods, Nubias,
~, at very low prices.
The best assortment Of Lace Collars, Lace
Handk erchiefs, Dress Goods, ShaWis, &C., to be
be found in Rock Island is at Wndsworth Co.'S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

Looas, of No. % West Second Street,
Davenport, has his grand holiday opening
of watches, iewelry, diamonds and fancy
goods on Monday aud Tuesday Of next
week.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

The rooms of the Young Mems Library Assoc
citation are open from 10 A. NJ. until 10 P. NJ.
every day except Sundays large and well
selected assortment Of works now on hand
Tickets three dollars, which ran always be pro
cured of the Secretary. may6dly.
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TO SUsxN II q MEM.

We would oalI the especial attention of bust
ness men to the fact that the ARGUS Office does
Ruling. Binding and Blank Book Work, of every
description. We keep Papers, Envelopes, Card
Board, Tags, and all such stock on hand, aud
print them to order, The ARGUs 0FFIcE is the
only place in this vicinity where first class job
Of printing can be done--snd where it is done
neat, quick and cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

WoNAS AND HER WORK The pastor Of
the NJ. T.. Church, of this city, will preach
tomorrow evening, at 7 O'Clock, on "Wo'
mans Relation, and work in the church and
State"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

Hawk, Hawk, Spit, Spit. Blow, BlOw,and
disgust every body with the offensive odor
from your Cs,srrh, JUS. because some old
fopy doctor who has not discovered and will
not believe that the world moves tells on
that il cannot be cured.
The proprietor of DIR Sage's Cassrrh
Remedy will pay $500 reward for a case of
Catarrh which be cannot cure. Sold by
druggists, or send sixty ceats to R. V.
Pierce, N. D., Buffalo, n. Y, for it.
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Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. ls r. A. ~, meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays
Of each month.
HEsRr BuRGowER, H. P.
Gro. L. CARLTON, Seo'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18
DAD Eellows

Rock Island Lodge No, IS, I. o. F., meet
every Monday evening At DAD FelloWs Hail
southeast corner OF Illinois and Eag'e SITS, a
u o'clock p II.
c. =. KNOX. n. G.
c. W. HAYILTOS, II. :.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

FoR Ladies and Gents magnificent gold
watches, imported direct for the holiday
trade, 90 10 LOOMS, of Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

New BooEs.--The following books hay
been purchased by the association aud wi
he placed on the shelves by Monday:
Chambers Ency boedia.
English Literature.
Slretton.
True Love,
Beecher's Sermons, second volume.
Ga the Edge of the storm.
Elgiubrod.
The Miser's Daughter.
Elements of Psychology.
Barny Lindon.
Gabled House.
Tobacco and Alcohol.
Wonders of the Deep.
The Woman Who Dared.
John Halifax, Gentleman.
konigsmark.
Bushnell's Female Suffrage.
Agassiz, Methods Of Study.
Agassiz, Geological Sketches.
Typhsnes Abbey.
Agnes Wentworth.
Hil,sboro' Farms.
Breaking Butterfly.
Elsie HcGowan.
Annie Severn.
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Wanted.

An agent for Ze's Eacyclope3ia, the Compen-
dunn of human kaorlsdge. Those who have not
yet subscribed, address
wv. MARSH,
Genl. Agt.
QUISeY. His.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

Jusr received at Zies, large assortment
of neck wear, among which are the handker'
chief tie, something entirely new.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

THOSE superb solid silver combination
sets at LOOMS, will be opened on Monday
aud Tuesday at Loomis', "A, West Second
street Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

CouSrY ORDERs.---We are requested BY
Major Beardsley to state for the information
Of those entitled to couUty orders, that he is
now ready 10 issue them,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

A choice assortment of the latest patterns
suitable for wedding and other presents, Just
received at Ruenbeck i Co.'S, 26 West Second
street, under the Newcomb House, Davenport.
SaTuTh.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

THERE is a report in circulation on the
streets that Field, Letter Il Co., of Chicago,
have failed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

If you want to see goods and prices that
defy competition, 60 and examine those
heavy ell wool cashmere suits for 1900, at
lies.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

CT. WEaB & Co, of Davenport, have to
offer in the way of holiday presents, some
rsvishingly rich and beautiful china ser.
vices.
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DAILY MARKETS.

For the very latest market reports from
New York, Chicago and st. Louis, see our
first nRge.
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KEuoE 4 CARHART, Second street, Dav
export, have laid in al unusually beautiful
stock of dress goods for the Christmas holi'
days.
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FoRrx CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion Of al articles under this head.
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The BuRDGTr ORGAS.--As beautifully
moduated as the wild sweetness Of a dis
taut flute played by moonlight; as variable
40 the repeated echo Of the ripping central
to voice Of an Alpine milkmaid, and as
grand as a cathedral organ heard at q dis.
lance in midnight mass, are the tones OF
that best of reed instruments, the Burdett
organ. The Burdeu is sold by j. c. Wal
lace, of Davenport, who ID sole agent for
this region. Purchase none bat the best,
and hear the Burde.s before purchasing
whittier.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

The foundation of two of the piers OF the
Island bridge at Moline, are already com
pleted.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

DREssEp HOGS from the country plentiful
on Market Square, to-day. Prices good.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

FIVE HUNDRED men we're at work on the
Campbell's chain excavation yesterday.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-18

The most elegant assortment OF Ladies
gold watch coral medallion ssts at LOOMS ,
Davenport
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THE Festival concluded pleass2tly last
evening with overlooking attendance. The
stage entertainment was repeated with entire
change of programme. The gold headed
cane to be voted to the most popular sales
man in the city, created very general but
good natured excitement. Joe Gregg came
out ahead on 257 votes. Capt. Mayo recev
ed 90. votes aud ". : Parsons 1913. The
net proceeds from the cane was SIG.
The Festival both evenings it is thought
| has realized nearly or quite. $500.
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pailp argus.
Premium Fob Printing.

Orders for Job Printing will meet with promp
sttsp ion At the ANGUS 0PyioE, and be eIeeuted
in the very best manner and at reasonable rates.
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Fine Solid Silverware.

c. W. HAYILTOS, II. :.
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SPAIN.
CHI HARACIER AND EFFECT
OF THE LATE REVOLE.
Desperate ValOr-An Astounding
Proclamation.

MADRID, Oct. N.-The Government has
been victorious on all sides, and the Re
.publicans arv subdued, " not completely
destroyed, as Q party. The private history
of this party, only familiar 10 those who
form lie Central CommIttee, will explain
the wild, dssnltory character OF tho out
break so untimely, 90 void Of any good re-
suit, and 70 fatal TO the Advancement
principles. The Democrats, combining win
the Uoloni Is a, d p oyressits, aided 10 dc.
throne the Queen, aud II was not until
Prim, In spite Of the agreement that the
new form Of government should DO deter
mined by the Cortes, announced in the
columns Of lie GlulOis, Paris paper, that
a monarchy bad been resolved upon that a
spIIt to1k place 10 the Dom0cratic party.
Then the ultra Democrats took the name Of
Republicans, and made the platform which
Riyero. Marlos, and others, refused 10 40
cent as too radical. The latter then de-
clsrsd themselves In favor OF monarchy.
Thus the Democracy became divided into
RrpubIicans and Democratic honarchists.
Rivero used every ID rt 20 retain the most
nrominent Of the Democrats, aud In some
instances succeeded, for his offers of office
ana other distinctions we're too tempting 10
b. reslsted. TIE once prosecuted, scorned,
aud banished Democracy, the utteranOe Of
whose nAme wns forbidden nnder O'Donnell
now took prOminent pert In the govern.
ment Of the county. The masses, how.
ever, became, and remained, Republican
| The Republican propaganda spread rapid,
all over Spain, and reckless orators broash.
| ed the most dangerous aces,aes Ia the mans
of the Republic. They urged the duty 49,
obligation Of the government TO prosids
| work and wages for the people, advocated
The eSmmon right Of all nen TO land ant
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| calcn'ate," said the c ,lonel, "thst
with my average force Of about three hur
dred men-and 1t never exceeded that
neutralized the operations Of at least Any
thousand men on the Fed raj side and I Q
reason for this is plain. The F deral Gen
erals were compelled TO gnard the whole
line Of the Potomac aod the Baltimore aud
Ohio Railroad. therefore had before me
al unbrOken line Of zone hundred miles IN
extent, and could set my finger upon any
particular point, dash down upon II before
my intentions were even dreamed of. ac-
complish my purpose aud ride away"
HIS tPISIoN uP GEN. M'CLELbAs.
"who do yon consider to have been the
ablest General on the Federal side Z"
"Geueral McC elan, by ali odds. think
he is the only man on the Federal side that
could have organize the army a. 1t was. I
further think that he Is the on military
man Of any brains you had"
oy GrS. GRANT.
&C aat Of course had more successes In
the field in the latter part OF th,, war, but
Grant cnly came in to reap the benefits Of
McC)ellan's previous efforts. At the same
time do not wish to disparage General
Grant, for be has many abilities; but II
Grant had commanded during the first year
OF the war, We would have gsiled our inde.
pendence. Grants policy of attacking
would have been blessing TO us, for We
lost more men by inaction than we would
have lost 10 battle. After the first Manas.
sas, the. army took a sort Of I" dry rot" and
We lost more men by camp diseases than we
wodld have BY lighting"
JEFF. DAVIS.
"whst is your individual opinion OF J, G.
DavsP
81 think history will record him a. one
Of the grestest men 0f the time, Every lost
cause, yon know, must have a scape goat.
and Mr.. DAVIS has been chnsAn as such; be
must take all the blame without any OF the
credit. / do not know any man In the Com
federste States that could have conducted
the war with the success he did,"
SHERIDAN.
"what Is your opinion Of Sherilan!"
don't think he Is ; man of any ability
at all ntver did think so I'll tell You
Why. At Winchester Sheridan had as much
cavalry as Early had men altogether. This
the official records show. The battle was
fought IN fair, open flsld from noon III
dusk. Early, Of course, was defeated, but
he made a we'll ordered retreat with the
loss Of but three guns. Now, any man OF
ordinary ability ought to have captured
every man that Early had with him. He
had it In bis power, Il he had fullowed 1t mp,
to have ended the war in two weeks, for
Early could not have made ano btr
stand, and Lynchburs could have be, n
taken, and thus all Of Lees communici-
tions with Petersburg would have been cut
"E Nov, what do you think Is bis miserable
excused" said the Colonel. "That he
would have had to detach half his army If
$4,000 men to guard his commun ations
from me, when all tho men / had at the
time was about two or three hundred S ich
was his explanation before tue G Immit CO
on the Conduct OF the War.