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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06
Assessment List.

JITl OF TVIk IsLAND,
June 80, 1869,
NOTICE is hereby given that tine Assessment
~ List Of taxable real and personal estate in
the city Of Rock Island, for this year, A. d.,
1869, have been comp cted and returned by the
Assessor to the City Council, and that objections
thereto will be heard by the City Council or their
Committee at the Council room in said city, on
the ninth (9) day ofJaiy, 1859, at o'clock, p. NJ.
All persons feeling themselves aggrieved by the
assessment of their property, are hereby request
ed TO make or file their objections at the time
and place aforesaid.
j. FRANK CONWAY, City CIerk
iulvIdtd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06

This is large -Four Story Brick Rouse directly
opposite the new depot of the NJ s. G., r. l.
& i. Railroads juyI d6m.
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l,s,nesa of the people compelled him 10 close

lessness of the people compelled him 70 close
abruptly, and all adjourned to safe shelter.
Although the we'll selected grounds we're al.
ready thronged By men, women and children,
all intent on good time, the crowd, the
jan that was 10 be had Just fairly set in.
Many who resided convenient to the grounds
proceeded home aud abandoned at once all
hope Of return 10 tho scenes after the
storm, but the great mass Of the crowd
sought refuge in the stores, hotels, shopsan
private dwellings of Camden, determined to
have their full day of fun if an opportunity
should offer The rain kept all prisoners,
however, till about o'clock, when the pros
gramme as had been arranged was aoan'
doned, aud those who yet remained--and the
| number was large--returned TO the Island
and sought pleasure in their own wayn and
found enough to repay them for remaining
| Notwithstanding the storm which had rem
dered the street, Of Camden anything but
desirable parade grounds, the "Fan Tum
Bummers," to the number of fifty or sixty
appeared and passed through the principal
thoroughfares in eayalcane, to the merrlmen'
Of all who witnessed them. Their costumes
were as varied as the "Bummers' were nH
merous and entirely different from anything
seen in fashion plates; some were extiemel!
ludicrous and grotesque.
Altogether the occasion was one long t.
: be remembered by those who were present
constituting as it did the chief feature OF tn
. recurrence Of our national anniversary do
y in this vicinity.
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The Fourth was celebrated at Davenport
by the Turner's, the Shooting Club, and the
various fire companies, at the groves head
Of Gaines Street, and farther out on the
bluff. Music, dancing, and conyiVaIit'es
were the order Of the day. 1t ia estimated
that ten or fifteen thousand people were on
the ground, The Fifth was generally OBJ
served by business men by the closing o.
their stores and Offices. The The Third was
observed throughout the country by the gen
uine old fashioned country celebration.
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CONTAINED IN TIE

% Emerald Caqes are greater variety oil hiVihg
Specimens of Animated Nature tnan were ever
hsfara concentrated in any Animal Show on the
plohe a correct list of which may he foHnd in
Pamphlets and Descriptive Bins
Three ELEPHANTS and Herd OF
ro,,cls and Demonstrates accompany the eNhIol-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06
FIRE WORKS.

The evenings Of the Third and Filth we're
characterized by the roaring Of arms, aud
the proiuse discharge of rockets and Roman
candles. Everybody seemed to be on the
street, and "went in for q glorious time,
without intrudiug on the rights of anybody
else. Nobody was so "full' but that he
could navigate by the exercise of proper
care and exertion. The "bhoys' who sang
"Old John Brown" for few hours, GU Hi
uos street, on the night of the Fifth, don't
Ego home till mornn''
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SPECIAL NoTICE.-Partioular attention

SPECIAL NOTICE. Particular attention
il called to the 10 amer in which these exhibitions
. are given. So entirely separate and distinct are
they from each other tina: persons desiring only
TO see the Menagere can spend the day II nece'-
s.ry, in uninterrupted med tstion among tuese
r.nresents.ives Of the Animal Kin iom aad
with equal satisfaction 60 cen those who wish to
enjoy the sports and pastimes of the Arena he
free from the roaring Of lions and the chsttering
of nosy birds md monkeys.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06
EDGINGToS.

A celebration took place at Edgington on
the Third, at Titterington's grove. The
welcome address was delivered by President
Titterington prayer followed by Rev. j. M
Titterington the Declaration of IndePen'
dence was read by Mr.. Cbss. Cleland and
Mr., r. j. Parmenter, of Rock Island, de
livered an Grafton which we hear highly
spoken of. The rain ruined the dinner anC
the girls dresses.
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At about noon on the Fifth, the Catholics
Of our city, with large accessions from the
places around us, began to gather in the
grove AT the base of the bluff, Immediately
to the rear of the High School building, -
The picnic was instituted not only in honor
of our national holiday, but also for the ben
eft of the church of this city, Rev. Father
Roles in charge. A good string band had
been provided, and on neat platform dane
ing commenced at about one, and continued
without iutermission until darkness set in.
The light fantastic toe was trpped with
vengeance. Three tables bounteously laden,
and two booths well filled, supplied all requi,
site refreshments for the inner man. 1t was
computed that about two thousand people
we're on the grounds. With the exception OF
one trivial affair, nothing occurred to mar the
harmony OF the occasion. The receipts were
lnrgc
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06

THE CIRCUS which is given in separate
spsr,ment, without extra charge, isinteriorto no
Company on the continent glance at the
names which are published in the various bills,
and a view of the extensive Circus Retinue, on
its eptree into town, will warrant the assertion.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06
THE GERMAN PICNIC.

|
The German picnic, on the Fourth was a
grand affair. At about one o'clock the peo-
pie began to flock toward the shooting
grounds on the bluff by the hundreds. The
grounds had been comfortably arranged,
facilities having been provided for an abun'
dance Of refreshments, for dancing, target
shooting. gymnastics, and for the liberal
dispensation Of the national Teutonic beve
, RAGE. At about three O'Clock upwards o.
/, five thousand people were on the groand7
every man enjoying himself as best SUITED
. hi, fancy. We have yet to hear OF u cast
of disorder. The affair was gotten up JOINT
" by the Tuners and the Ritemen. Tn
,nrget shooting was very interesting. Ihre
targets we're there one for the ladies', on
II for the quests, and the last one for the Soc
IL etv. Twelve prizes for each target wei
- offered for the best shooting. Mrs, Ere
Wagner. of this city, carried of the ladle
first prize; Mr.. Lorenzen, Of Davenport, II
a yu-sts' prize; and Mr.. kuaust, of this cit
~ the first prize of the Society, DR.. Grow
won two of the guests prizes, We won
: like to publish the names Of all those wi
, won prizes, but as the list comprises thlrt
six names, we have not the space at our dI
=, posal. The festivities continued until eigI
20 o'clock in the evening, and closed with
"a. exhibition of fire works. The faultess ord
ut prevailing IN 80 large an assemblage, exhl
ID its in a remarkable manner the finest fe
20. ,ore Of the German character--a faculty (
ys social enjoyment to the highest extent, wit
al ont the American prediction of "breaki'
ne it up in row. The music was furnish
n by the Rock Island brass and string bar
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06
MOLINE.

A dance at Dunn's Hall on the evening OF
the Ind, opened the Independence smuse'
ments. On the evening Of the 81 dance
passed off pleasantly at Charley Reese's.
On the Fourth the Swedes had a pic mic,
and also the Germans On the Fifth the
little folks had picnic at S. W. Wheeloeks.
The excursion car ran regularly to Rock
Island during the gala days, and was con
stanty crowded. together with all the other
cars the company could put on.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06
CENTRE GARDEN.

picnic was also attempted at Centre
Garden on the Fifth, but for some reason IA
| crowd was not drawn. Cameron's string
band from Davenport was on hand and fur
nished some excellent music. Very little
dancing took place, and with the exception
of the occasional rumbling Of ten.pin balls,
people slipped their beer in the arbors in the
full enjoyment Of Arcadisn peace and quiet.
THE CIRCUS.
The circus and menegarle drew a very
large crowd on the Fifth, giving forenoon,
afternoon, aud evc@iag performances, with
! the extra ATTRACTIONS OF minstrel extrayagan-
ces. aud half dozen sideshoWs We never
! gpw large crowd 1T q circss in Rock Island
/ than attended in the evening. During the
| afternoon, while performing on the bar, Phil
Kiukajd, the best tumbler Of the company,
met with An accident While swinging over
the bar at arms length, he lost his hold IN
some manner, and fell heavily, striking on
! his head and shoulder. The shock rendered
him insensible, and for a while in was sup
posed that he had broken his neck. He wa:
unable TO perform in the evening, but is said
to be not seriously injured, Mcdonald
performance with the lions was the feature
of the evening. The attendance from the
country was large.
THE FlREMEN's PICNIC.
On the Fifth the Western Engine boy
paraded in the forenoon, preceded by the
Rock Island band, gaining many. plsudit
for their fine appearance. Repairing to th'
grove this side Of Jones Garden, they had {
regular old fashioned Firemen's jubilee
A dancing floor claimed the attention Of tht
youth and beauty there, while order and de
corum marked the proceedings Of the entire
day. In the words of one Of their number
They had jolly good time and all come
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-06
THE ROCK ISLAND HOUSE,
p, NJ. DONNELLAN, PROPRIETOR.
SO Sherman Street,
CHICAGO. ILLINOIS.

PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER DAY. SINGLE MEALs
PITY CENTS.
The New York herald., 1869-05-26

90 YORK STREET, JERSEY CITY, ONE BLOCK FROM
J Cortandt ferry-To let In perfect order, espe-
ciay adapted manufacturing jewellers, -four story brick
Budng size 25sbV with 20 horse power Engine and Shaft
COLGATE 4 co.
The New York herald., 1869-05-26
FoR SALE.

DRUG STORE FOR sALE-HANDsOME FIxTUREA
four years lease, nominal remit sell this week 70
highest bidder leaving Brooklyn Hamilton
nua, of Clinten street.
The New York herald., 1869-05-26

nor SALE CHEAP-A FIRST CLASS TOBACCO AND
j. Cigar Route ncuing box Wagon and two young
Horses; will sell Horses and Wagon; at RAMSEY'c 81
MONTGOMERY street. Jersey City.
The New York herald., 1869-05-26
CITY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
est Side.

A UcTEoN SALE OF TWO FINE BUILDING Lots
In Fortysecond street. See the aucuoneers advertise
The New York herald., 1869-05-26

ROE SALE ,Ias. & LOT ON sEvENTYyrrrH STREET, iS
ron ryufsh avenue size 2SlO0; only blocks
m. Sen.r. @ ~, rsrs price 8Aa ss4S kaf essk Address
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1869-01-06
Eigth of January.


We desire the Democracy to re-
member the Festival at the Miller
House, to corne offon Friday evening
next. Let there be a full represen-
tation from each township, for a good
time is expected. There will be a
number of brief addresses in response
to toasts, which will be prepared and
read. We have no doubt Mr.. Miller
and his excellent Lady will have a
supper worthy the occasion. Michael
and his Lady know how to cater at
such reunions. The young folks, we
understand, will have a ball at the
Town Hall, after the supper. Turn
out all.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1869-01-06

STUDENTS in Russia, as IN most de-
spotic countries, r causing the Gov
eminent a great deal of trouble. The
police have just discovered q revolu-
tionary society composed of the stu
dents in the Universities of Moscow
and Kieff, and the Polish and Russian
students dined together a short time
since and drank to the speedy liberia
ton of the two great Slavonic nations,
Russia and Poland, with: much en-
thusiasm.
The California papers arc congra-
tulating their readers that next season
will bring fresh Chesapeake Bay oys-
tiers to the Pacific coast, via the great
railroad. One lot has already reach
ed San Francisco, being carried across
the "break" in stages at a heavy ex-
pense. 1t is thought that Eastern
oysters will compete successfully with
the "big fat fellows" of the Gulf of
California, even at a higher price.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1869-01-06
.6s. A. BUCHANAN.

A
Great many people who read news
papers, never even give a hasty
glance at a business advertisement,
and if q
MAN
has choice variety of goods, which
he is selling at very low prices it
hardly pays him to publish the fact !;
therefore we have
FOUND
it best to print this notice, and in
vite everybody to call and see our
stock of Drugs, Medicines, Chemi-
calls, Toilet and Fancy Soaps, Per-
fumeries, Pomades. Hair-oil a great
of Inks, Rens and Penhold-
ers. the best Italian Violin and
Guitar Strings, Paints and Varnish
Whitewash brushes, Yam
kee Notions in great variety. Those
who wish to examine goods and
money, and those who are not
DEAD
to their own interests, will not fail
to buy their Drugs and Medicines
and all the other goods they use
IN
our line at very low prices and
small profits at Il store In
ASHLAND. o.
PANCOAST & SON.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1869-01-06

Mr.. Davis was arrestcd,=hewa thrust
into prison; and although demanding
a trial at every term of the District
Court, it was put off, until Horace
Greeley volunteered, from shame and
modification, to become his bail.
The public have become disguised
with these exhibitions, and Mr.. John
son did well in putting an end to the
farce. Ninetenths of the Republican
leaders are more guilty of trying to
break up the union, than Jefesron
Davis, and they Know it; and feeling
guilty, they shrank back from punish
ing him. Eli honor to the Presi-
dent, for this act of clemency.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1869-01-06
A GARD.

A Clergyman, while residing in South
America as a missionary, discovered a
safe and simple remedy for The Cure Of
Nervous Weakness, Early Decay, D $.
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cams. and the whole train OF disorders
brought on by banefut and vicious hab-
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By this noble remedy. Prompted by a
desire to benefit the afflicted and un-
fortunate, I will send the recipe for
preparing and using this medicine, in
a scaled euvelope,~o any on" who
needs it, Free Of Chnrge, .Ad'ress
Joseph IT. Inmap. Station u, Bible
House Neu T"rk cir. 3ml4
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1869-01-06
Amnesty Proclamation.

We publish on the outside of this
paper, the amnesty Proclamation
of President johnson, lately promul-
gated. The Republican Press gen.
orally, are loud in their condemnation
of this Proclamation; and are engag-
ed in denouncing the President as a
faithless public officer for the issue OF
that document. For three years ard
more, the Supreme Court and Con
gress have been skulking the issue,
and have, failed to infict punishment
upon the Southern leaders. Wien
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1869-01-06
Reputation

Inv -
ty in Congress profess to be greatly
shocked over the Republication doctrines,
which they pretend to find enunciated
in the Annual Message of President
johnson. This is the baldest kind of
hypocracy. The very men who now
turn up their illustrious political noses
in horror w the plain talk of the
President. are the authors of the mean
est and most infamous class of repu-
diation. The creation of the illegal
Tender Notes." was the initiation of
the worst form of that doctrine. That
act destroyed the s~acredness Of con-
tracts, and put a price upon villainy
and perfdy. The Congress of the
United States authorized every man
bound by contract to pay coin to null
lily and repudiate that obligation by
rendering United States notes in lieu
of the coin, when these notes were
worth only forty or fifty cents on the
dollar. If the party to whom gold
was due by contract refused to &C
cept this deprecated paper, the Courts
were called upon to set aside the con-
tract, at the expense of the party to
whom the coin was due! By this
system of legal ~ Swindling men
were forced to take Legal Tender
Notes." worth 45 or so cenls on the
dollar, when the gold coin due them
was worth 10 cents in greenbacks !!
This enabled, Bankers, Brokers and
other Shylocks to reap a profit of
millions upon gold deposites; while
the depositors were bankrupted
Now we are told by these sweet
scented statesmen, pretended guard
ians of the public faith, that II the
debt is paid in the same currency 1t
was contracted, it would be the rank
est kind of repudiation!! All we
have to say is, if they get even a frac,
ton of that sum back again they VIII
receive as much as they deserve. 1t
would now be a pretty arrangement
to compel the people to pay one dol
lar in gold, for the five-twenty bonds,
that were purchased for 40 and 80
cents, in deprecated paper, bought by
gold wrongfully wrenched from hon
est men by the legal tender act. We
conclude, that if these gentlemen are
paid back in their own coin, it viii
be all they can ask or expect. More
over, we admonish them to "hurry
up their cakes" or perhaps they will
not get that. The country is impov-
erished, by the enormous burthens Of
taxation imposed upon the people, and
ike a broken down merchant, will soon
have to go into bankruptcy, and take
the benefit of the i~nsolvent act. Let
the scoundrels who have brought our
government to the verge of ruin, take
heed lest an indignant people may
hold them to a severe account for
their oppressive legislation.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1869-01-06
President Johnson.

1t is amusing to see the squirming
of the "loil" sheets of the Republican
party, on the Annual Message of
President johnson. With one voice,
from Boosting to California, they
raise the shout of Republication > and
hurl their anathemas at the devoted
head of the President, for the pretend
ed crime of Reputation, with which
they charge him. The 'loir expo
neut of that party, for Ashland coun-
ty, comes out in an original % article
from the Cincinnati Gazette, in which
he charges all sorts of "blood and
thunder on "poor Andy" Now, we
aver, that the word Population" is
not to be found in that Message, in
connection with our National Debt !!
What.the President intimates is, that
if the American Congress, and the
other 'loil" scoundrels, having charge
of our revenues, continue to squander
the resources of the Government at
the rate they have, for the last five or
six years, the country will become
bankrupt; and hence, unable to pay
the National Debt. Will Mr. Spren-
ole publish that Message, that his
readers may see whether Mr.. johnson
has not been misrepresented by the
Gazc4ee President Johnson was
elected by the Republican party, and
we have no interest in the matter
further than to see, that Alr. johnson
shall have fair play among his politi
cal friends. s
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ia
Hollands German Tonic

IS a combination Of du The ingredients Of ns Btrtsrs,
sciH PURE Santa CruE Rum, Orange, sto. II fs used
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any others ddueTtised for the cure of he diseases named,
sDhile the others are mere decoetions of rum IN some
form -Z1s T0NIC is decidedly one of Le noa plea
SAINT and d1TeedDe reEa<dies ee<r vHerrd-tvA g Pu6ttc.
It's TASTE is exquisite IL fs a pleasure TO take Il, while 10
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"Only Infallible Remedies known"
rs years established in New York"
200 Boxes and TASKS manufactured daily
All Druggists in ASHLAND sell them"
III! Beware u! OF spurious limitations"
Address HENRY R. COSTAR, 10 Cros-
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cessor tol DEMAR BARNES & Co, 81
Park Row, y. Y. Sold By
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