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The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

SALT FOR THE THROAT. - An exchange
says: "ln these days, when disease OF the
throat prevails, and particularly dry hack
ing cough which is not only distressing to
ourselves but TO those with whom we are
brough. into business contact, those thus
afflicted may be benefited by the following
remedy: Las. fall We were induced to try
what virtue there WAS in common salt. We
commenced by using it three times day
-morniug, noon and night, We dissolved
a large tesspoonful Of common salt in about
half tumblerful of cold water, and with
sbis We gsrgled the throat most effectually,
Just before meal time. The result ha, been
that during the winter we were no. Quay free
from the usual coughs and colds 10 which,
as far as our memory extends, we have al
ways been subject, bu, the dry, hacking
cough has entirely disappeared We at,rib.
ute it entirely to the salt gsrgle, and do
most cordially recommend it to those of
our readers who are subject to diseases of
the throat"
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

DAVENPORT BOARD OF TRADE.--The fol.
lowing named officers were elected at q
meeting for permanent organization Of a
Board Of Trade in Davenport; President,
John l.. Davies; Vice President August
S,etfen; Secretary, J. NJ. DslzelI; Treas.
uger, A, j Preston; Directors, W. c. Wads
worth, s p. Bryant, T. W. McClelland, n.
Kuhpen, C. Beiderbecke; Committee on
Arbtraiious, L c. Desssint, NJ. Donahue,
James Renwick; Committee on Appeals,
f. Il. Griggs, U. n. Roberts, W. Adams.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

The Cosr OF BCILDISG Twenty YEARS
AGo.-The Democrat contains au interesting
item of the difference between the cost Of
building now aad in l847 when Dr. Bar
rows built his old residence corner Of Third
and Brady streets, Davenport, now being
transformed BY R. B Hill, Esq, into q row
Of small stores. The following is the 80
count:
''The brick house on the northwest corner
OF Third and Brady streets, has seen soms
changes 10 the life Of our fourishing city.
Originally built by DR.. E. S. Baro~s in
1857, i, has served many purposes since
then, and finally becomes part Of
the "Hill improvement" Our old settler
friend, Dr. Bsrrowss informs US that in those
days building was not so expensive. proper
tionstely, as il 10 nov. The house was
sEss.sa bY Harvey Leonard sad Euos
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

BUFFALO PRAIRIE ITEMS They had a
vocal concert in Buffalo Prairie, held in the
church there on Christmas eve last. 1t was
conducted by Mr.. Ferguson, singing
teacher at Anda!usia Every body had a
good time, and about $50 WAS collected to-
wards purchasing sn organ for the church.
A sou of John Neff, living on the north
side of Duncsn.tovn, was severely injured
few days since by horse rearing and
striking him on the breast, knocking him
senseless under the mauger' He is in fair
wsy of recovery, however.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

A RAILROAD M.ERtAGE.-We wager that
every available individual who ever drove an
engine or conducted train to a terminus,
was on hand at the marriage of Conductor
Henry ID. Judd, OF the Rockford road, Last
evening, and assisted him in hitching ten.
der on bis engine for the long, long trip,
whose depot is eternity. A special train
left Moline last night with oil who desired to
attend, but unfortunately lef, little before
the time, so that number we're disappointed
10 going. They reached the residence Of
b b. Josiyn, the brides father, in time,
here the knot was securely tied and The
s.sis sAds hsop..
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

The BANQugT.-E. Krell has received the
contract to prepare the railroad banquet.
He receives $3.50 for preparing supper for
FIVE hundred people, and 81 for each sddi-
tional person present. Mr.. Krel, it is qsid,
will secure the services of some Chicago
caterer TO assist him in the matter, to make
il in every respect worthy of the occasion.
The committee Of arrangements are work.
ing on the particulars of the programme,
and it will be definitely announced in day
or two.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

DISMISSED Osborn & Curtis, sttornies
for the Rockford Road. dismissed the case
before the Commissioners, in reference 20
condemung right of way through part of the
Tannery property on Illinois street The
price asked by Tim a Babcock, the owner,
for twenty feet front of the property is
$4,000. This the railroad company are not
willing to pay, as they need but seven and
one half feet to run their line, and if sbso.
lutey necessary can go entirely around it.
The cese WAS therefore di missed. Several
witnesses testified to the value of The entire
property, rome that it was worth from 6f'
teen to twenty thousand dollars others that
i. WAS worth from ten 10 twelve thousand.
The case rests here. The company offer
81 1000 for twenty feet OF the property, or
$500 for seven and one half feet.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

TuE LECLAIRE Susk The Steamboat
LeClaire which has been employed on the
Rapids Improvements, at Campbells Chain,
met with severe accident yesterday. A
large block Of ice loosened from above
came down, striking her lnder .he guards
and severely injuriug her. AT latest ad
vices she is lying on the ground in shallow
water near shore This accident will seri
ously interfere with the work Of Case 4 Co.,
the contractors.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

Ticheuor, both well known, and piece of
work of which they msy bs proud, Tor the
DR.. tells Us that from the time il was bull,
until the year 1868 no repairs were needed,
either upon the main structure or any Of the
ou,buildings. The stone foundation laid,
ready for the superssrucsure, cos. ninety.
cents per perch, Sigh, difference from,
prices now. Ths entire building, together
with the two lots, cost $1,000
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

SUDDEN DEATH - A most lamentable
death occurred in this city late last night
Mrs.. BrIttingham, wife of our old and re-
spected citizen Thomas Birmingham, in
coming down stairs late at night missed her
footing aud WA precipitsted to the bottom,
striking on her head She was picked up
in an insensibe condition and remained in
a comatose state for ten minutes, when she
died. Her death is severe and sudden
blow to her family and large circle Of friends.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30
LOCAL C0xurGM.
FISrEHH CEsrs line will be charged for
zach insertion Of articles under this lead.
Lhomms qui rit-rhs Man u at Laughs.

II is said that Victor Hugo 10 about to write
the counterpart to tho above novel, entitled
"Tho Lady that Smiles" The author, it is as
serted, took as the principal character of his
novel lady just emerging from Nevburger's
store with big package Of Dry Goods, who wa.
so pleased with the bargains bought that her
face was radiant with smiles. Ladies if you
would be really happy, got some Of Newburger's
Goods. As he is determined to sell out, his
prices arc unprece edentedly low.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

ALL who are in any way indebted
to the ARGUS are earnestly request
ed to settle before the 1st day Of
January, Those who have any ac-
counts against us will also please
present them for payment, as we
desire to begin the year with a
clean page Of our ledger.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

JERRY CONKLIS, who was but few days
since an occupant of smallpox hospital
in Chicago, is now about again on the
streets of Davenport That terrible disease
has left few indeible marks on his face,
but not enough to disfgurs iu the slightes,
degree his jolly, good na,ured phiz.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

NJ. L. CHuRCH SsRvIcE.-Seryice will be
held in the Methodist Episcopal church o;
this city to morrow evening, on the occa,
sion Of the lat quarterly meeting. Rev.
o. ). Munsell, d b., president of the Wes
Ieyan College al Bloomington, will preach,
and Rev. ". p. Graves. former pastor of
the church, will be present.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

SoClABLE.-The ladies of the Second
Presbyterian church will give an oyster sup
per in the lecture room Of their church, this
evening. Oysters and other Refreshments
will be served up by attentive walters, at
restsuran. prices.
At the close of the supper there will be a
public renting of the peWs, in the main
audience room.
A general attendance is invited
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

Police CAsEs.-Poliecemsn Snyder cap.
,nred On individual by the name Of Higgins
this morning, who was caught sakings shirt
from farmers wagon. He wss sent TO
jail.
Policeman Murrin arrested desreputab!e
young woman named Sandford. who has
been roaming around the streets for several
days past. She was sen. to jsil under the
vagrant act.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

ODD Fellows, ATTENTION. A special
meeting Of Lodge No. II, I. o. O. F., will
be held at their hall on Friday evening, De.
cember 3lst. 4 full attendance is requested
in order to complete arrangements for the
installation. c. B. KNOX. n. G.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30
TO BUS In Es nGEN.

We would call the especisl attention Of busi-
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, Tag,, and all such stock on hand, aud
prio, them to order. The ARGus OFFICE is tho
only place in this vicinity where q drst olsss job
of printing can be done--.nd where it is done
neat, quick and cheap.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

THG subscriptions for the banquet in the
hands Of an active and efficient finance
committee, are increasing rapidly, and little
fears a,e entertained but that the necessary
amount will be raised.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

Hsving a large assortment Of Furs Blankets,
Closking, shawls, Knit Hoods, French Mcrinoes
and Empress Cloth, Poplins, AlPacas, E.Worals,
Hoop Skirts, DC, on hand, are bound TO reduce
the same before invoicing, and offer tho goods
regardless, Of cost. Hand secure your bargains.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

THrs fEAR's sSrEAaBoATING.-Du the
season of navigation just closed, there were
93j arrivals of steamers from the upper
Mississippi and 639 from the lower river.
al St. Louis, showing large precedence in
favor OF the Upper Valley.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30
A PAsHI0NABLR CALL.

~ heard it"
"who told yOu"
"Hsr friend" u
"You dou't say"
otis dreadful"
eyes, awfulp
"pon't tell il, I pray
GOOD gracious !"
"Who'd think IL"
"Welll we'll well"
"Dosr me-"
ave had NJ
suspiclons"
"And | too, you .se'
"Lord help us!"
"poor creature"
$50 srtful"
so hy.
"No beauty
'Quite Ihirtyi'
"Detween you and l."
"I'm going"
"Don't; stay, love-"
II can't"
"In forlorn!"
Farewell, dear"
GOOD byo. sweet"
"Iu GLAD sHRs UOsk"
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30
For Christmas Gifts

Go to Aikeu's, at the sign Of the Golden Eagle.
His display of Fancy Goods of every kind is un'
surpassed, and the prices are low enough to
meet the requirements of the lightest PURSE
Particular attention is asked to his stock Of
Hemstiched, EbrOidered, and Lace Hankerchisfs,
Lace SettJ and Chimizettes.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

FoUNp.--A pocket-book containing
sum Of money, which the owner can have
by calling on me, proving property, and
paying for this notice.
M II W,rn
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30
At Wadsworth q Co.'S.

Just opened, Linen Towels, from 200 apiece up !;
bemstitcbed Baudksrchiefs, from l5G TO $3.50
spiece; also, Hosiery, Gloves, Hoods, Nubias,
&c., at very low prices.
The best assortment Of Lace Collars, Lace
Handksrchiefs, Dress Goods, shawls, &C., TO be
be found in Rock Island is q, " adj wortb Co.'S.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30
Bridge Trains.
Wanted.

An agent for 2ells Encyclopedia, the Compen.
diam NJ human knowi,dge. Those who have not
yet subscribed, address
J. W. MARSH,
Genl. Agt.
QuNCY. Ills
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

THE old Presbyterian Church of Moline is
TO be turned into freight house for the
Rockford railroad depot.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30

Fosrr CEars line will be charged for
each insertion OF all articles under this head.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30
Young Mons Library Association.

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 A. NJ. until 10 P. NJ.
every day except Sundays. A large and weIl
selected assortment Of -srEs now on hand.
Tickets three dollars, when nsu slwsys be pre-
cured of the Secretary. msyodly.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. IS, I. 0. 0 F., meets
every Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hail.
southeast corner Of Illinois and Eag'e Sts., at
u O'Clock p. N.
C. b. KSor, N. G.
c. W HAMILTON 6
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30
AHD ~ rRoh
22 TO II Miles the Shortest Route
All trans run directly through to New York,
GSA- $50 MILES, without change Of coaches.


Prom and afser Nov. 10Th, 1869, Trains will
leave IN connection with western Lines, al
follows:
NEW YORK DAY EXPRESS, leaves Cleveland
| from Atlantic and Great Western Depot, by
Columbus, o., time, (Sa urdnys excepted, }
at s.2O p. IN. Buffalo from Depot cor. EI.
change and Michigan streets. by New York
time, daily, (Sundeys excepted at !, OF An.
Arrives at HOrnssville 1921 A. NJ, Sus
quehanns 2;jo P M.(Dine}; Turner'S e:+5
?. NJ, (Sup,) and arrives in New YorA
l5;tO P. N. Uonnaos ut Binghsmpton for
Coopsrstown, albany, and the celebrated
summer resort sharon Springs; at Great
Bend with Delaware, Lacha~anna and Wes-
tern Railroad, Al Jersey City with midnight
kipress Train OF New Jersey Railroad Tor
Phlsdelphia.
Sleeping coaches are alta ched to this train at
Clsvelspd, running through to Hornel.sil Q,
Breakfast; and new and improved Drawing
Room coaches are attached at Buffalo, running
through to New York.
pypRrss MAIL Ia.vs. nuok;,L fro,, rrnio,
r,not and BntfnIo, via Ay N and via Hn,
na,i.ri,l. daily sunday src,n,et, Ia,
an .rriviny in New Tnrk At 70t,a M
uT>rnn pypppss ln-.,-, =
i.aa7',s. m Is,v;,,.h,r sD.t, - ''1VS q 10 .''r'
IpraoLf..tI. Nosavi,,s iI.Yes m Ini,a'
DnnI,rk l0.35 m Rpfr.ln Q N,
;ro, a, uor,ol .r;,i. e.Io . 80 .rN
FImira with Northern Central RaiIvav tor
Wilbamsport, HARRISBURG and tbs Snutb. at
Jersev Ci with Morning Ex,xsss Tr.i, n,
New Jersey Railroad for phtladslphia, Bal
timoro and Washington; and at New York
with Morning Express trains for Boston and
New England cities.
sleeping Coaoh's are tached to this train at
LeAVittsbufg and at Buffalo, running through TO
New fork without change.
CINCINNATI EXPRESS, daily, Sundays ex-
cepted). Leaves Cleveland at 325 D. M,
Meadville S:I5 p m (supper); Dunkirk 9:45
pm; Buffalo 1870 p. m. Stops at Sus
quehsnna $40 a. n. (bkft); Turner'S 2:e7
pm dino; and arrives in New York at
400 p IN. Connects at Elmira for Will
Transport, Harrisburg and the seuth; ct
Coopsrstown, Albany, and the celsbrated
summer resort, Sharon springs as cry
New fofk WIN evening uans ana steamers
ior boston ana Ne" rug ana citss'
sIeepIns coaches ore ""aensu 10 thls Tram AZ
Buffalo, running through to susquehanna, and
at Lea'itt'eurg rannins through TO New lorh
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30
MARRIED.

JUDD--JOsLYN--0 Wednesday evening,
Dec 10Th, 1862 at the rcsid, nee Of b b. Josyn,
Esqr the brides father by Rev. A. Harper, MR,
IlEsuY D. JUpn, Of the X. Il. /. L ST. l.. K. r.,
70 MISS kATlE JOsLYN.
The evening Argus., 1869-12-30
Thomas Yates,
Successor to jacob Riley
On the Leyee, Rock Island.
Brass and Iron Work,
g. - G Fitting
AND
s 7 Z a M PIP e S

LRvEE, NEAR FERRY LANDING.
The subscriber, at his shop on the Ls.es, near
Woltmsn's, invites the attention Of his friends
nd the public generally 10 his large and comp let~
stock Of Bran and Iron Goods. such a. Stssu
Cocks, Vsves Water Gauges, Whistles, Oil Cupi,
Beer Cocks, Pumps, Gas and Steam Pipe Of all
sis", Ziuc, Babbtt Metal, etc., etc.
stesm and Gas ~ors promptly attended TO and
put up in work Anlike manner
Gas tItursp Of all kisds for sale
Gas ettsrs supplied.
he has . screw cutting mschine, which ouss
screws upon gas and stesm pipe from . Of sn
inch to 4 inohes-the largest machine west Of
Chicago.
THOMAS YATRa,
eassssses 70 Jassk liisy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-07-08

There are a few men belonging to the
Republican party who think an editor
should say or do nothing that might
give effeuse TO any member Of the par
". Such men criticise our course on
the subject of temperance and would
have US say nothing on that subject
The Republican party has made no is
sue upon that question, and We are not
discussing it as a political question. We
advocate temperance and oppose liquor
selling because We beiieyeintemperance
is a great evil. a large majority of our
subscribers believe the same way, and
while we devote large portion of our
space to political matter, We. want it
distinctly understood that we do not
propose to make the Chronicle an ex-
clusively political paper. We will con-
denim what We conceive to be wrong
and advocate what we believe to be
right, and no other person or party is
responsible for what We publish. If
advocating temperance principles will
really hurt the Republican party-which
we do not believe-we are sorry il is so,
but we do not, on that account, intend
to cease our warfare against intemper-
ance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-07-08

SINCE Gen. Grant came to the Presi-
depcy $50, $40, ,699 of the National debt
b as been paid off. The reduction is 60
ing on more rapidly each menth-
tn ough it is hardly probable that the
present rate can be kept up-more than
sixteen millions having been paid the
last M onth. General Grant is redeem
ing his promise nobly, and can afford to
let small politicians snarl. The Whisky
Ring is no more. Stealing has ceased.
Economy is the rule. Honesty is in the
ascendancy The debt is wasting away
Congress will be able to commence re-
ducing taxation. Our credit is perfect.
The laws are enforced. Peace reigns
throughout the land. The prospect is
fright. With all this for record,
what if General Grant has made some
appointments nobody, else would have
thought of. With such results few out
side of the disappointed office-seekers
will wish him to materially change his
course.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-07-08

| But is there any Republican who sup
poses that the country, under the pres
ent circumstances, can gain by the
ascendency of a party which may not
deem it expedient" to undo the whole
work of reconstruction? Is there any
conceivable advantage in intrusting the
Government of the country to party
which opposed the war and reconstruc-
ton upon the principle of equal rights,
and will take into consideration wheth-
er that principle shall be set aside or
not? So uncertain is this Democratic
guerrilla of the sentiment of its party
that it merely hopes the managers will
not harness dead horses to the Demo-
cratic coach.
But if this party can not even now be
trusted not to reopen the Whole question
of reconstruction, is there any especial
reason why it should be trusted even lift
declares in its Convention that it regards
the question as settled? Is it, as we ask
ed, a more economical party? Is the
character of the men whom il has trust
ed with Office hitherto such as to in
spirs confidence in those whom il may
choose to call to position hereafter: Is
the political career Of Nj. Hoffman, for
instance from his proclamation as
Mayor of the city making election
frauds easy, to his signature as Governor
of the State to the Erie bill, such as TO
persuade anS voter who has hitherto
distrusted him that he is worthy of con-
fidence and support, or that he has the
least part of that firmness which can
resist questionable connsels? Or what is
the Democratic financial policy except
an outcry against taxation and incessant
gibes at the Secretary of the Treasury?
What is its position upon Free Trade?
Wait, and see if the Pennsylvania Dem
ocratic Convention declares for it; or
whether its cry is not still substantially
Polk Dallas, and the tariff eff any
convenient year.
If the most elaborate ISLANDERS against
every word and .act of the President;
if the most amusing air of affected pity
for the weakness of the Cabinet, in
which one member alone. the Attorney
General ou:weighs in real force most OF
the latter Democratic Cabinets together;
if the mos. industrious perversions and
sneers could bring the Democratic party |
into power; its advent might be near.
But it is only necessary for all honest
voters to reflect that the leaders and the |
mass of that party are what they have
been since 1860, and are the heirs OF the old |
changing their expressions a
little to suit the changed exigency oftbe
times, to retain the dominant party in
the ascendeney which it has SO honor
ably won, and which, upon TIE whole,
it has thus far justified. Not in this
generation can the great principles for
which three hundred thousand brave
men died upon the field of battle be safe
committed to the hands of those who
denounced the war, encouraged the re-
bellion, and supported the dogmas by
which it was excused. Parties have
deeper roots than temporary policies.
But since immediate issues and c0nsid-
erations are always persuasive, let every
earnest Republican take care that the
character of the party does not suffer by
any connivance of his.-[ Harpers
Weekly. Il s...E
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-07-08
An Unpree.d.nt.d record.

1t Is announced that in the first ten
months after its organization, the Ma
tional Life Insurance Company of the
United States of America" had issued no
less than 5 1896 policies, by which the
public had insured to the amount of
over fifteen millions. Such success is
unparalleled in the history of life insur-
anee, and there must be strong infiu
ences which have contributed to this
astonishing result. The fact that the
Company is national in its character has
been a strong recommendation. 1t was
chartered by Congress with authority to
transact business in any and every part
of the country, and it has acted upon
this authority by seeking the best hnans :
ciers, and most active and respected
business men throughout the Stale and
in the Dominion of Canada, to act az
general or sub-agents. Tbepublic having
confidence in the honesty and sagacity
of these agents, have given special atten-
tion to the character of the work which
they represent, and have found that the
National Life presents features certain
to commend themselves to popular
favor And yet, notwithstanding all
the many manifest advantages offered,
It Is matter worth special note that in
the first ten months OF its first year this
Company should have issued insurance
to an amount nearly double that ever
issued by any other company in the
world during the entire first year of its
existence, and exceeding by nearly
IS 100000 the amount insured by any
company previous to 1853, during ANY
full year OF its operations. ist 4ii
This Company has, by wide spread
and systematic advertising, invited the
fullest investigation into its plans and
how well it has borne the most
exacting inquiry is best shown by the
fact with which this paragraph began
the issuing of nearly 5. 400 policies, COW
ering over SIS, 600, 600 insurance, in ten
time. .-tosifafi
The local agents of this Company APP
pear. by advertisement, in another col |
nmn, and to that we refer cur readers !
for further Information concerning it.