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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09

The London Spectator has an editorial
on the ditticuties between Turkey and
Egypt, in which !; says; at is fortunate
the Sultan and Yiceroy always want money,
otherwise war might resnlt but the western
powers are likely to put pressure on the
disputauts that will make Ismael yield
aud the sublime Porte express satisfac
tiOn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09

The British government has refused to
grant an exequatOr to James Higgerty, ap.
pointed Consul Of the United States at
Glasgow, on the ground that he was con.
nected with the Fenian movement. Has
the Z nited States government descended SO
low in the opinion Of nations that he &C
credited representatives can be imprisoned
with immunity
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09

President Grant, Secretary Fish and Judge
Pierpont had conference on Saturday, at
the residence Of Secretary Fish, on the Hud,
son, on the subject of the recent seizure Of
Spanish gunboats. Judge Pierpont inform.
ed the reporters it had been agreed to allow
matters to remain as they we're at present
aud the President would hold a cabinet
meeting for the discussion of the subject on
Tuesday.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09
Farm for Sale.

I'llE subscriber offers for sale by private sale
4 his farm Of one hundred and twenty acres
situated in Coal Valley township, about three
miles south Of Coal Valley village on the Goa
Valley and Berlin road. Tho farm is under a
high state Of cultivation, being fenced off into
convenient fields well watered with springs and
wells, also a large cistern. On the premises is a
large and oommodious brick dwelling house; a
large and thrifty orchard Of the very choicest Va
rieties Of good besring apple, pear, plum and
cherry trees, as well as the smaller fruits shrub
berry and shade trees tho necessary ont build.
ings, sheds, yards, and pasture lots. Part Of the
farm Is seeded down to tame grass.
As the Subscribers brother also offers the ad
joining farm Of one hundred and twenty acres for
sale, any person desiring can purchase both. The
location is desirable, convenient to churches and
schools. The purchaser will he required to pa
one half the purchase money down, the balance
on terms a''may be agreed upon.
Inquire on the premises, or by mail to the sub
seri5er through the Coal Valley post office, Rock
Island county, Illinois.
John DONNAN.
Coal Valley, Ill.,, June 2o, dw4w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09

In New York, on Saturday, j. II. Plat
the alleged fugitive murderer from Texas and
ez.rebe major, who has been committed for
examination, applied through his counsel
Roger A. Pryor, for writ of habeas corpus,
alleging that while ostensibly held for exam.
nation the design was to return him to
Texas, to be tried by court martial. Judge
McCunn granted the writ
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09

The London Times has on article on the
duel between Casagnac and Gustave Flour.
ems, concluding, "If better days are in store
for France, if the Emperor is really bent on
opening fair field for political contest, VIC
shall look for a gradual and final discontiuu.
ance of appeals to the sword, which only
escape being ridiculous when absolutely
otr0cious n "
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09

A Saratoga belle treated member Of the
Ith regiment very shabbiy. Her mother
reproved her for her conduct, "for he is
worth two million The girl started OF!
in great trepidation, to apologize for her rude.
ness, and spread the net of her golden hair
for the glittering prize.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09

The In France, publish. o. Paris, has a
report that the lealars OF the Carist move.
ment have just held u conference in the
south of France, at which they resolved to
enter Spain and make another appeal to the
people to declare for Don Carlos.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09

1t is believed the most important subject
which will engage the attention Of the Cab.
net on Tuesday next will be our relations
with Spain concerning Cuba, when it is
probable there will be full discussion Of
further instructions to our Minister at Mad.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09

The prospectus Of the Wes. India and
Panama Telegraph Company has just been
issued The design is to connect South
America with Europe aud the United States
by means of cable from Cuba to Central
Amnrica
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09
z)oilu Argus.
OFFICIAL pAPE Il.

D. D. Harris, coiored, late candidate for
lieutenant governor of Virginia, has entered
suit against the owners of the Baltimore
steamer Kennebec for ejecting him from the
steamer's cAhin
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09
Chicago Market.
Tslsgraphsd to the ARsEs.

Chicago market.
Tslsgraphsd to the ARSEs.
OHIoAso, August 9.
Flour dull irregular.
Wheat l,ila4.
Corn active 94al No 2,
Oats quiet S3a4.
Rye dull 9Sa4.
Barley nominal.
Provision inactive firm unchanged.
Pork quiet 30, 75a34
Lard quiet 10.
Shoulders firm 1877.
Highwines active firm 1,05a!.
LIVE sroCE.
UNION STocK YARDS, August 9.
Cattle rects 1910; sales SS3 at Hasa butchers;
6,a6,7j fair to medium; ,l2a30 good to prime.
Hogs active firm; reefs 2349; sales 1852 at $, ,sja
9,l5 fair to medium: 9,62 good to choice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09
pay tax of and half pereon, on v,o.,

pay tax ftwo and half per cen, on gross
receipts,
FLORENCE, Italy, Aug. s.--A correspon
dence OF the ltaIienne announces that the
English squadron has sailed from the Bsy
o! Naples for Malta where it will soon be
Joined by the Atlantic squadron. This as,
sembling of English naval forces is intend.
ed to prevent in case of need hes,iities be.
tween Turkey and Egypt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09
BUSINESS CARDS.
BLYTHE u ST0DDARD,
WAGON MANUFACTURERS,
HnnA T.I ~,al

ANUPACTURE all kinds Of Wagons,
VA Carriages, Sulkics, Skeletons, Farm anl
hiPre" Wagons, &c. Every description Of r.
pairing done at short notice. Particular alton
ton paid to manufacturing to ordcr.
may26dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09
1T. Louis market.
Tolsgraphsd to the Argus

Telsgraphsd to the Argus
sr. LOUIS, Aug. =.
Flour low grades shade higher
Wheat-Grm o higher
Corn-qaiet slow QOa93 for white.
Oats-steady l5aiq for new.
Whiskey steady LOG
ProvisionS--quiet firm unchanged.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09
Stocks and Money.

IcegTaphed 70 The ARGUE.
Gold s., ,36t.
Coupon'of 'sl1 24J, 50, rs, 81, 2sE, s5, 2as
new 2?t, 81, 22., SO, 22t; le-4Os 15i. N. C
lana; Pfd g9!, r. I. I,l64. St. Paul s4;, Pfc
9li, f.. ". 1884, W. Q. 38t, NJ. U. 10, q. S
eg, n. W.yls, 7, W.74t.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-09
New York market.

IeIegraphed to the ARGUS.
New YORK, Aug. 9.
Plour-Quiet, unchanged.
Wheot-ls5al69.
Coru-l, ,l7a120.
Oats-7j.
Pork-33,22.
Lard-lef.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03
A SQUELCHED ISLANDER.
'raey Gnzv n Tile'"

10 strikes US that large portion Of the
very considerable number OF persons
within the dominion of Uncle Samuel,
who insist that Cairo Is the very seat end
center Of chills and fevers, is wilfully
ignorant. The experience OF the tens Of
thousands OF troops who rendezvouscd
here during the recent "unpleasantness;n
the experience OF other thousands domi-
ciled here; and the very emphatic and
widely published reports Of the surgeons
stationed here in the military hospitals
from tho year 1861 to 1865, furnish evid
ence OF the healthfulDess OF this locality
Of which few men Of even ordinary in.
the country, can. be ignorant. Independ-
ent OF this, the one million
travellers. annually brought hith.
er by rail and river, could
not have overlooked the perfect pictures
of health to be seen on our streets, in our
schools, our churches, our places Of busl-
ness and amusement. In view Of these
facts and strong probabilities, it requires
vast amount OF charity to ascribe the
reported unhealthiness of Cairo. to TX.
norance. Ninety-nine men out OF every
one hundred who give currency to such .
report are actuated by malice, or in.
nuenced by considerations equally repre-.
hensible.
Now and then "Trip Van Winkler
learns with astJnishment that Cairo has
been declared ami proven one Of the
healLhiest localities on the Ohio or Mis-.
sissippi river; but many OF
these will candidly confess that
they had been clinging to the impress.
ions made twenty-five year, ago, when
dense forests. overshadowing an almost
impenctrable underground, grew from
river TO river and TO the extreme point
Their eyes had been closed to the deve.
lopments OF the intervening years, and
knowing no better, they had mouthed
the SANDER that the malignant yet
mouth, to-wit: that the very atmos.
phere of Cairo breeds quick destruction.
Truth, In this regard, has long been
crushed TO the earth; but IL is now so as
sorting itself that every unbiased person
Is apt 10 inquire as to the "wherefores"
when he hears Cairo stigmatized as un.
healthy. Such inquiry will Invariably
disclose either pi,iably ignorant person
or one that is extremely malignant.
There are causes for malaria here, but
there are also means for its dispersion,
aud TO these means are we much indeb.
ted for the remarkable exemption Of our
citizens from those chills and shakes,
those fevers and quakes, so common In
other low localities, like Evansville and
PAducah.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

Those really beautiful fursat Heilbron
and WELLS, Commercial Avenue, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth, are selling so
cheap that the female portion OF every
family In the city may supply itself with.
out any Inconvenience whatever. Just
think oft? A French Cooney mutt and
collar cost only four dollars! And not
only this, but the same articles for Misses
are furnished at the remarkably low price
ofthree dollars and half. Ladies, young,
middle aged and old, why remain furless
whilesuch an opportunity to supply your
SELVES is presented? There IL no excuse
for IL, u
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03
A Cotton Item.

From September LIST to December LIST
1869, there were shipped from Cairo per
Illinois Central railroad, one thousand
one hundred and three bales. During
the same period this year there have been
shipped ten thousand, one hundred and
sixty three bales, being an increase Of
nine thousand and sixty bales. During
the month Of November the shipments
amounted to five thousand, four hundred
and seventy.two bales. This, We take
ii, is an item that clearly shows the
growing Importance Of Cairo as a reship-
ping point and OF the Illinois Central 81
a line of communication between tho
South aad Fast
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03
DoS'a Ara. Ersacl,.

On Wednesday morning, while the
sidewalks were yet covered with the
heavy frost Of the previous night, James
Danley aud Frank Kendall, boys aged
about thirteen years, met near the Fourth
Ward school house gate, and engaged
IN scufiie, during which young Ken dali
received fall that broke his light arm.
and badly spralned the other. The in.
Jured lad was taken home and the bro
ken limb set, but several weeks must
pass before he Il in a condition 10 return
20 hls studies
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03
Corpersi paVishment,

BY the report OF the principal of the
Cairo public school, we learn that during
the month of October there were only
two cases Of corporal punishment, in the
school under his control, and during the
month Of November only thrse-flve
cases in two months. When it is called
To mind that the daily attendance aver
ages five hundred and thirty two young
sters, we are encouraged by the hope
that the day is not very distant when
that "relic of barbarism"- the whipping
post in Cairo schools-will be done away
with entirely. The result speaks well
for the management OF the school, and
another month we hope that every room
will truthfully report an AZ the sum
total Of its scenes Officiating and bruising.
The child that may not he controlled by
moral suasion, by appeals to his sense
of honor or shame, or by some OF the
many resorts in which all teachers
should be skilled, should not be- further
hardened and brutalized by blonls, but
be suspended from the school. Such
children are moral pestilences, and III
subjects for the reform school,
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03
THE ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL.



A house For public entertainment, cen-
trail as regards the business OF the city,
located where the traveller can stand at
the door Of his room and observe the ar
rival and departure Of boats and trains,
and 80 conducted as to meet the varied
wants OF the peculiar PRESENTS ut last
supplied by the establishment Of the st.
Nicholas hotel, In the Egyptian block.
All the enumerated requisites are answer.
ed by 1t, and many others which We shall
proceed to detail.
The hotel mbrace. the entire second
and third floors Of the Egyptian block
except tie Office OF Messrs. g d O. and
has been fitted up by the propristors,
Messrs. Walker q Sisson, regardless OF
expense" The rooms, twice rs large as
hotel rooms usually are-are Handsomely
carpeted, furnished with the latest style
offurniture, soft, yielding moss and spring
mattresses, snow. white linen, Mackinaw
blankets and all the stcetera necessary
for the comfort and convenience Of the
traveller. There are q number Of double
rooms, which may be thrown intoon by
the opening Of sliding doors, furnishing
q retreat for families ut once coy and
convenient. The parlor, the ONCE, the
dining room, the wash room are Just
what they should be-all OF them adding
to the completeness Of the establishment
as a whole.
The house is kept upon pe European
plan-the guest ordering what he may
want and paying only for what he may
get. tits therefore entirely In order to
drop Ia at any hour, morn, noon, night
or midnight and order meals. They
will be served promptly and in q style to
which the most fastIdious will not
take exceptions.
This feature Of the ST. Nicholas should
especially commend 1t TO the hundreds
Of travellers who are brought TO our city
by rail and river, At all hour Of day and
night The worn and dusty railroad
traveller coming in in the middle OF the
afternoon, or Ia the small hours OF the
morning, As well ~ those arriving at all
hours by river, can hero secure the re-
ffeshmen,s necessary to fortify the man
for the further fatigues OF the journey
can here meet clever, hospitable hosts,
and have at their command all the con.
veniences OF home.
As a deserving house We commend it
TO the public; and as clever, enterprising
citizens we commend its proprietors, Mr..
Harry Walker and Mr. Ed. +. Sisson.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03
Ath.n.um last Nigh, ana t..n,sn,.

All that there IL Of plot, pathos, love,
intrigue, etc, In Bouclcslt's Irish Drama
entitled. "Arrah-Ns. Pogue," was doubt
less brought out last night, by the Metro.
politan Star Company holding forth at
the Atheneun, but coming, as II did, in
juxtsposition with Bulwer's grearmaster.
piece, II was not received with that de-
light aud enthusiasm II otherwise might
have been, Edwin Browne did shaun the
Post; Il. j. Langdon, Col O'Grady; o. II.
Barr, Beamish M'Coul; and J. II. Bur-
nett, Michael Feeney, ample justice; and
as Arrah Meelish, Miss Mary MWllliams
was manifestly true 10 the conception Of
the renowned author; but the audience
doubtless felt that the full excellence OF
the company had not been drawn out.
Tonight will be presented, and We
believe for the first time in this city,
"The Hidden Hand" dramatized from
Mrs. Emma ID l.. n. Southworth's great
domestic story Of that name, and retain.
ing quite all the incident and variety 10
which that story owes its popularity. Miss
Mary M'Williams appears AS Archy,
tho Newsboy, and as Capitola Black,
The heiress. Langdon does "old Hur-
rlcane," and Barr Black Donald. The
irrepresslble, quick wltted and efferves.
cent "Wool," will be pesonated by Bur-
nett; the elegant Herbert Greyson by Z.
A. Mcdowell, and Col. lie Noir by Edwin
Browne. The entire cast is n strong one
aud will Insure the presentation OF the
Hidden Hand" in a manner that will
bring out all there Is In IL to interest,
amuse and enthuse the spectator.
Go early and secure a choice Of seats.
The house will be tonight, rs il was last
night, crowded.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03


4 chance - Invest city scrip 20 sdvantaSe.
Mrs. Kate Hamilton announces her
Willingness to sell several shares Of stock
in the FIRST National Bank, OF this city,
for city scrip ut par.
The excellent managemnt OF The First
National Bank will insure q handsome
return upon this stock, as soon IS the
commercial relations north and south
are fully reestablished, and the business
of our city receives the impetus
that must, inevitably be given by
the public enterprises OF the surrounding
country, already SO far advanced towards
completion. The Investment is one
which we would make without hesita.
ton, were we the possessor the requisite
''needful.n
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03
Profanity.

by the Continental" in the early
days Of the Republic was, by the witch
killing fanatics, called profanity.
In this more enlightened age 1t Is
deemed an evidence OF sound morals As
well IS OF good sense to give the advic
"Buy the Continental" as II IL not only
the cheapest but the best stove in the
market.
For sale by Pitcher & Henry, 1872 Com
mercial avenue, cor. 18th street.
noy20tf
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

The only transaction in the matri-
monial market during the week is. the
marriage of Mr. A. HALEY and Miss
Mary Hartman. We extend our hearty
congratulations. HALEY has won one OF
the handsomest and best young ladies OF
the city, and Mis-. Hartman man who
will prove true, provident and devoted
husband. No cards.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

p. Neff would respectfully call the At.
tention Of his customers and the public
generally to the fact that he has now on
hand the best selected stock Of clothing
and Gents furnishing goods In the city !;
and by far the LARGEST STOCK, at such
low prices, that the closest buyers will
feel it their duty to purchase II they wish
to save money and dress at the same
time. II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

Walker q Slsson's Billiard Hall and
Restaurant Is the center Of attraction for
strangers andothers who would strength
en- the inner man with fresh oysters,
stewed, raw, roasted or fried; quail on
toast, venison, fish or any other luxuri.
with the ''cue" In the largest and best
billiard hall In the city. II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

City Scrip will b. taken at par for IF
teen shares Of the stock Of the First Ma
tional Bank OF Cairo. The shares are In
sums OF 500 each. Enquire OF Mrs. G.
Hamilton, corner ~ Twelfth and Poplar
streets deceit
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03
HNAX NOTICE.
! others interested.

To J. b. Heylin, and all other, interested.
You are hereby notified that at sale of lands held
at the DOR OF the court house in the city OF cairo
in tbs county Of Alexander and state Of Illinois.
the 18th day of July 1905 JoshnaS Yates became the
purchaser OF the following described land, for the
the year 1867 viz Thty-nine and 75lUO acres OF Of
the west side OF the northwest quarter ofhe north
east quarter OF section twer seven (27 in township
fifteen (l5l, south in rango two (2) west, OF the
third principal meridian line, situated in the
that the time OF redemption OF said lands from
said sale will expire on the 29th day OF July A. D.
1870, and that unless sooner redeemed, 1, as the
gnee Of said Yates, in the certificate OF pur.
chase 10 said land which assignment was made on the
9th day Of April lsos will apply for deed for, and
possession OF the same. "
WILLIAM WAGNER.
Assignee of Joshua ), Yates, Purchaser.
Cairo, Dec. I'd, ls69.-dee2y3i
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03
FurnishinS Goods.

The completest stoch Of gentlemen's
furnishing goods in the city Is to be
found at Miller and Miller's. II would
be q remarkable want, indeed. In this
line that they cannot satisfactorily supply
at the very lowest figures ruling in the
market n,
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03
Notice.

Parties wishing to renew their sub
scriptions for the American Agrlcul'
turalisr for 1870, will please hand In
their names and 81 90 by the 10th inst.
Dec 3, 81. VIM. n. DAVIDSON.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

First class day board can be
secured at Walker and Sisson's for
SIS per week. The bill OF fare consists OF
OF the best In the market, served by ex.
pert caterers In an unexceptionable style.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

BY recent receipts the stock Of boots
and shoes and ladies' fancy goods, at s.
Rosenwater's, corner OF Eighth and
Commercial Avenue, has been rendered
one Of tho completest and most attrac-
tive In the city. An usually fine assert.
ment Of ladies' and children's shoes, ho-
siery, etc., with large and well varied
stock ofgentlemen's and boys boots md
shoes, is offered at prices that will defy
competition. An inspection Of the new
stock is respectfully solicited, the pro-
prietor feeling assured that alike in
quantity, quality and price he can give
customers the fullest satisfaction.
nov q d6t.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

Mrs. A. Barber, No. l42 Commercial
avenue, having relieved her shelves OF
her old stock, now presents to the trade
most complete and attractive stock Of
millinery and fancy goods, ladies' and
children's underwear, . hne line Of en-.
broideries, laces, handksrchiefs, collars,
trimmings, ETC., Of the very latest and
most fashionable styles; and which she
can and will sell very low, for cash. The
ladies Of the city are invited to call and
inspect the new stock.
Cloaks made In the best and most fash.
ionable style, Of any desired material.
movie 2w
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

The fair and supper TO be giveA Nor the
benefit OF 81 Mary's Inflrmary promis-
IS 70 be the most successful affair OF the
kind ever given In Cairo. Quite a
number OF the most energetic aud thor.
ough.going ladies OF the city have
assumed the MANAGEMENT.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03
Purs! ruvs! Furs!

II you want to buy furs cheaper than
they were ever offered In Cairo, will call
at p. Rielly's. He has good assert
ment which he will sell very low. II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

The Rev. Jacob bradley Las returned
rome and will a. once resume his min.
si,riai lahors-a part Of which seems
o he to dlsquiet the oieaginous Shores
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

Capt Charles T. Hinde now devotes
ii. entire attention 20 the forwarding
business. lie has two monster wharf.
boats under his control and any amount
OF ware house room.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

Everything that can, be foundIin any
dry goods house In the city, can be Sc
cured at p. Rieliy's at cost price or less,
as he 10 determined to close out. II.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

The Varieties is in full blast, large
ompany holding forth nightly In songs,
ances, negro deilueations, fests Of
treng,h art and activity.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-12-03

Texas cattle are coming forward, but
not rapidly. During November, OPS head
went forward. During the present month
the shipments will probably amount to
several thousand.