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Under Foreign Secretary said nothing had been done
to procure the revision OF the commercial treaty
with France.
Lord Milton asked for the correspondence relative
to the design OF General Harney to invade British
territory on the Pacific coast In 1862
MIR. Monsell Under Colonial Secretary, promised
that the government would produce all the docu-
public.
Mr. Gladstone said the government were anxious
70 pass the Irish Railway BILL but he feared they
would be obliged to carry over to the next session.
Mr. Chiiders, First Lord OF the Admiralty de-
Tended the navy from the criticisms made on its
strength and on the distribution OF che neets.
Mr. Newdegate moved an inquiry into the number
ana character Of the conventual and monastic nsti-
tutlons In the United Kingdom, and tue manner In
which tney were assessed and collected therefrom.
The motion was agreed to by two majority.
A motion for an investigation into the causes OF
the removal OF DR.. Madden from his position as
magistrate was introduced and gave rise to heated
debate, which lasted until motion for adjournment
prevailed.
American Honor to the Netherlands Throne.
LONDON, March 20. 1870.
grand banquet was given last evening at the
residence OF Mr. Motley, the American Minister, In
honor OF the Queen OF the Netherlands. Among the
suCe1S Wcle OuaTeb UckenS, Wllkle COlllnS, InOma6
Hughes Robert Browning. Mrs. Caroline Norton,
James Anthony Froude George Grote and many
other celebrities.
Financial Alarm from America-The Alabama
Clnims-Navai Activity.
LONDON, March 20. 1870.
George Phillips has been appointed Attorney Gen.
eral lor British Columbis.
correspondent OF the London Times sounds an
alarm at the quantity Of American railroad bonds
which are coming over.
The Pan Mall Gazette, accepting as semiofllcial
the New YORK Tribule's defence Of Secretary Fish
for suppressng Lord Clarendons comments on the
Alabama Claims correspondence, says neither here
nor in America can the excuse be thought salts
factory.
The new iron-clad Captain mas been ordered on
cruise IN company with the iron-clad Monarch.
AT Portsmouth yesterday q target Of armor.plate
iron4 one foot tlick and rolled at cherry-red heat
was tested with chilled shot from smooth bore guns
fired with charge Of twenty-four pounds Of powder
at distance OF thirty feet. The shot penetrated
seven and one,1fth inches into the plate
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Prominent Deprrtur q,

- sso@'s =. nodgett, Major E. +. Blod2eu and Colo
=. Tweedy, for Washington, and DR.. M. Morgan
for Albany.
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General Routine BUSINESS.

( In the House OF Commons to-day Mr.. 0tway.
The New York herald., 1870-03-30

Michael Myers, who was employed at Mckinley 8
HoteA Fulton street, was brought before Judge
Downing, yesterday, at the Tombs, charged with
embezzlement. 1t Is said to the amount OF S4 coo.
He had been employed for two years at this place,
ana this amount has been appropriated at uilferent
times Justice bowling held hlm Tor trial at General
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18
Public Notice.

A MEETING OF THE CITY CORN,
- ClL, held June 18th, A. d. 1870. IL Va,
ordered that the City Clerk give the notice "a,
CURED by the Charter to the owners of premi a..
interested, that the City Council will. on the an
day OF July next, appoint Commissioners 10 a..
sess fucn damages and benefits as NAV accrue h,
the widening and extending of Spencer str.et
ron Madison to Broadway, and Of the ,tr.s,
whicn is continuation of Spencer ,treet f,o,n
DroedHay east to the City limits; And al.o tbe
extension oil Arsenal street from the Indian honn-
uv hne tpresent termination south to the Ci,x
limits, ana the widening of Arsenal street ON the
west hde from the Mississippi river south TO Or
NOW, therefore, in compliance with the reouire-
eene Oh the second (2nd) section of the sixth
No'pj s,uSie oil the amended charter of the City
Vi hock Island, notice is hereby given 10 the
owners Of premises interes ted, that the
11y oonncii intend to appropriate the land and
lots necessary for the extension. on.ning and
widening OF the aforesaid streets as above men
loned, ana that they will at the City Council
I ~ On tne fourth (4th) day of July next.
uooso oom mlssioners to ascertain and assess tie
uemAges and recompenss due the owners Of such
IInus .nd lots respectively and also determine
Nhs. persons VIII be benefited by such improve
meo.s, ana to Assess the dam ages and expenses
.nereOi on the real estate Of persons benefited
tnereoy IN proportion az nearly as may be to the
dement's resulting to each.
FRANK CONWAY.
City Clerk.
Aoek i.laad, Ills, June 18th, 1879.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

E-Any errors omissions in any Of the
above notices will be corrected on Information
being left at our editorial rooms.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

New SEWING MACHISE.-One ofthe great,
est inventions Of the century is the sewing
machine, and ike ell achievements of in
ventive genius, it is constantly undergoing
improvements and additions. The impedi-
ments and objectionable features, even of
the most trivial character, of the original
Sewing machine have one BY one been over
come, Until no one would have hesitated to
pronounce the machine of ten years agone.
perfect in every particular. But the machine
has yet to be further sim plifed and perfe cted,
and its capabilities extended. Invention
was again placed on the rack, when presto,
the EMPIRE is evolved, and this is now the
ne plus ultra. The extraordinary success
of these new and improved Family
machines for light and heavy work. is IN
precedented in the history of sewing ma
chinery. 1t is equal if not superior to other
machines in appearance, and in practical
usefulness for all sorts of sewing, it far out
strips all com petitors. For sale by the Z. S.
NJ. Co 294, Bowery N. Y. See advertise
meDt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

FRANK l. JEgvIs, Of the Davenport Demo
c,at delivers an elaborate lecture on the life
and writings of Charles Dickens, in Burtis'
Opera House, Davenport, mex. Monday
night Mr.. Jervis prepared this lecture dur
ing last winter, at the request of several
citizens of Iowa, not in anticipation of the
event which now makes it doubly interest
ing. Hs is now prevailed upon to deliver
it, Mr.. Jarvis is one of the most accom-
plished and variously read literary men In
the west His lecture will be illustrated
with readings from Dickens, and, as he is .
good elocutiouist, this will be an additional
treat Reserved seats can be obtained at
the Book stores. 1t will be a grave omission
by all who can attend, not to hear this lee
ture, and we doubt not good!y crowd of
Rock Island people will encourage Mr.. Jer
Wis by their presence on that evening.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

FESTIVAL OF ST. JoHs.-The day of the
calendar devoted to the patron saint of Ma
sonry is to be celebrated by the Masonic
order of this city by an excursion to Big
Island, and basket pic mic. Arrangements
have been made with Ransome r. Cable,
superintendent of the Peoria 4 Rock Island
railroad, to run two trains during the day.
Time of departure $50 A. M. and P. M.
The fraternity of Moline, Davenport, Cam
den, Andalusia and Port Byren have been
invited, and large crowd is anticipated.
Rev. Bro. Rhea will deliver the Grafton. All
resident Master Masons and their families
are cordially invited to attend. Tickets
securing free transportation to be obtained
OF the committee.
| Union please copy.
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BEAUTIFUL WOMEN.

All women know that it is beauty, rather than
shipped in the Can it be wondered at,then,
that so much of woman's time and attention
should be directed to the means of developing
and preserving that beauty, Women know, too
that when men speak of the intellect of women
they speak critically, tameIy, cooIly, but when
they come to speak of the charms of . beautiful
woman, their language and their eyes kindle
with an enthusiasm which shows them TO be pro
foundiy, If not, indeed, rdicousy in earnest. II
Is part OF the natural ssgacity of women to per-
ceire all this, and therefore em ploy every allow
able art to become the goddess of that alteration.
Preach to the contrary, may, against the
arts employed ~ women for enhancing their
beauty, there still stonds the eternal fact, that
the world does not prefer the society of an ugly
woman of genius TO that of beauty of lees in
teliectual requirements. The world has y ct al
lowed no higher mission to women than to be
beautiful, and it would seem that the ladies of
the persent age are carrying this idea of the
world TO greater extremes than ever, for ell wo-
men now TO whom nature has denied talismsnic
power of beauty, supply the deficiency by the use
Of most beautiful toilet article, known as the
"Bloom of Youth" which has been lately intro
duoed into this country by GEORGE W. LAIRD,
tations, burrows, scars, removing tan, freckles,
and diseolorations from the skin, leaving the
complexion clear, brilliant, and beautiful. the
skin soft and smooth. With the assistance OF
this American trick of Ladys toilet, female
beauty 10 destined to play larger part In the
admiration of men and the ambition Of women
than all the arts employed since her creation.
Prof O. F. Chandler, Chemist to the Metropoli-
tan Board of Health, has recently prepared
chemical analysis Of this delightful toilet prep
sration, and reported thai the "Bloom of Youth
was harmless, containing nothing injurious to
the health. Ladies need have no fear of using
this invaluable toilet as QUESTION.
Sold by every druggist and fancy goods dealer
in the United States. |
Depot, 8 Gold Street, New York.
jel4-deod3m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

OUR citizens generally are on the anxiop,
seat in regard to our railroad prospects, and
are somewhat impatient at the DELAY Of the
visit promised them by President Young Of
the Rockford road. Engineer Field, of that
company, was in the city to day, and says
Mr.. Young has been unavoidably detained
BY important business along the main line,
but will undoubtedly be here next week.
Nusc0tine Journal.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

SCIATICA is q pain beginning at the hip,
and follows the course Of the sciatic nerve,
and is is generally purely neuralgia or
nervous pain. To cure, use Rennes Pain
Killing Magic Oil on the painful parts. and
also in the hollow of the foot If the blood
be IN a low state, preparation of iron must
be given at the same time-but the Magic
I'll alone generally cures.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18
SCHOOL DIRECTOR,

EDITOR ARGUs-Dcdr Sir Please an
nounce the name of John Barge as can
didate for election as a member of the Board
of Educat ion.
His reputation as friend of con non
schools, and good citizen, aud the interest
he has always taken in public schools. is
guarantee that IF elected) he will make q
good and efficient member of the Board.
4 FRIEND OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

The purest and sweetest Cod-Liver Oil in
the world is Hazard Caswell's, made on the
sss-shore, from fresh. selected Ivers, by Cas-
well, Hazard Co., New York. tits absolutely
pure and s,oest. Patients who have once taken
it prefer it to all others. Ply sicans have de-
cided it superior to any of the other oils in
market. febloidt Is, veow,wsn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

Aiken, at the sign of the Golden Eagle, has
just received stock of black silks, srsns-
which are marked at popular prices also have
full assortment of real and Imitation laces of all
kinds At very low prices; has also just opened .
larger stock Of body and shifting linens, table
linens, towels, wide shirtings, muslins cheap
and big stock of first GLASS standard prints. al
of which on sale at retail only at ten cents
per ward C. NJ. AisES.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18
Perfected spectacles and Eyeglasses.

Perfected spectacles and Eysglasses.
That great desiderstum perfect spectacles can
now be obtained from Mr.. "a. NJ. Bartholomew,
who has been appointed sole agent in this city
for Lazarus & Morris, Manufacturing Opticians
Of Hartford, Conn. All that science has discov.
cred and art perfected, lie embodied in the beau
tiful lenses, and they last many years without
requiring change. mchI4-d3m
Moller's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil is less OBJ
joctionsble to the taste and smell, it is more
readily taken by delicate persons and children, 10
more easily assimilated. and is productive of
more immediate benefit than other kinds of oil
are
DR.. J. Marion Sims, says: For some years
had given up the of Cod Liver Oil altogether;
but since my attention called by DIR. sayre
to Peter Moliers Cod Liver Oil, have prescrib.
ed it almost daily, and have every reason to be
perfectly satisfied with it" Sold by Druggists
"BaTretts" not pssty compound.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

BEWARE OF ToorH PoIsoNs.- Vended
under the name of Den,ri6ces. Adopt and
adhere to the only preparation tina, really
preserves the teeth and hardens tue gums,
fragrant SozoDosr. Its effec,s on daa.-;
teeth are marvellous.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

JOHN BEsGsroN, of the City Drug Store,
makes pure fruit syrups, and the soda OF the
Floral Fountain is effervescent. fragrant and
refreshing. Pure kissingen water, the
pres. mineral medicament, both cool and
.xhiliratinp, at City Drug Store.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

The Rev. I. |. Holeomb, Rector OF Trini-
ty Episcopal church, who, with his family,
has been absent from the city for several
weeks past, viii FIJI his accustomed place
to morrow. Services a. the usual hour,
morning and evening.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

Rock ISLAND, ILL, June /, 1870
The undersigned, by reason Of i'll health b.;,,
compelled to retire from the business of carriage
ond wagon making, begs leave to return his
thanks TO his numerous friends for their past Il.
vors, aud takes pleasure in recommending to
them HE successor, Henry Smith, of the firm of
hoJper smltn, as careful and competent
workman deserving their future patronage
June |, 1870. JOHN A sT1Ips
Giel3tfl
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

TIE swede, Wahlbach, who was killed
on the railroad the other day, had his life
insured in the Washington of New York,
for $1,000. The los, is now being adjusted.
His wife is sick and the family in destitute
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18
To-Day's Advertisem'ts
YER EM PRE-.

THE EXTRAoRDINARY SUCCESS OF
= their new and improved manufacturing Ma
Gnines for light or heavy work has induced the
empire Sewing Machine Co, to manufacture a
FAMILY MACHINE of the same
style and construction, with Additional oruamen-
tation, making it equal in beauty and finish with
othsr amiiy Machines, whereas in usefulness it
lar outstrips all competitors. The price of this
no" acknowledged necessary article comes with.
in reach OF every class; and the company is pre-
pared 70 oner the most liberal Inducements to
and samples to Z. 9. M. COMPANY. 294 Re-.
cry, N. T., or to VIZ. g. Mooar, Gen. Agent. At
Frssport, Ill. jeis-d1wiy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18
CITY BULLETIN.
Railroad Time Table.

CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND PACIFIC h. B.
ILLrsoIs pIvisIoN-from Rock Island to chicago.
LEAVE. AE I'VE.
D.v Express and Mail, 1880 q. In. $40 D. IN.
Night Express, lo.oo p. IN. 5:4o g. IN.
Day Express and Mail, $3.50 q III. 700 q. In.
Night Express, 700 p. m. s:25 p. In.
IVES TERN UNION RR
FROM ROCK ISLAND TO RACINE.
Express q Nail, $50 q. IN. $50 p. IN.
mixed Passenger, $500 p. IN. 1890 IN.
ROCK ISLAND d PEORIA R.R.
FROM Rock ISLAND TO COAL VALLEY.
Regular Train, TOO a. IN. HOO a. m.
Regular Train, leo p. IN. 500 p. IN
ROCKFORD, R. ISLAND ST. LOUIS R. R.
LEAVE.
Chicago Express Rock Island at 900 A. NJ,
Night Rock Island at HOO P; NJ
50 Moline at Hip
Stssling Freight Rock Island at 40 :"
ARRIVE. -,
Rock Island Elk. Rock Island , oo M
Night Express Wv a. ~
Freight ii-i'A' H.
Staring for all points West on the Northwestern
RAILWAY, and at Chicago with all trains going
east and South.
Palimsu's Palace Drawing Room Sleeping
@ ,rs accompany all night trains.
Through Tickets to Chicago and all points
east can be obtained at the Company's Office in
Rock Island and Moline
Trains run by Chicago time, which is Is min
utes faster than Rock Island time.
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS l. MINNIE
sofa r. r.
From Pook Island to Burlington.
"asseagers from Rock Island going over this
li-e will take the regular train going west on the
division OF the G. r. I. 4 P. R. R., connecting
At Columbus junction, as follows
70 6arlngton, s:50n. IN. 6:35 p. m.
To Book Island, 1885 a. IN. 7:&5 D. IN
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

THE DISTRICT TURNER FEsTIvAL.-The
Turner's of the Upper Mississippi district
are already making their arrangements for
holding their annual Turnfest, to which
over twenty societies will send representa-
tives. 1t will occur this year on the l4th,
10Th and 10th of August
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

POSTMASTER NJ B. Osborn, has piAeeo
the pubIic under many obligations, BY Plao
ing a large extra box on the in''oe OF the
90, door of the Post Office, for the recep
tin, If papers This improvement is a sen.
sibIe one, and will be kindly appreciated by
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

TABLE LINENS AND CRAsH.-May Bros.
have just received a large line of brown and
bleached table linen, and toweling, which
they offer at reduced prices.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18
At Bsn herger's.

Jus, received a large stock of fashionable dress
goods, Marsielles, Parasois, shA"' anu '.ne,
spring goods, also farorlte orano' Oh 0ieaened
and brown sheetings, skirfing', etc. at the lowest
prices. New domestic ginghams and very fine
lot of Prints. Also a nice stock of ready made
clothing on hand and clothing made to order in
the best manner. The best Alexander hid gloves
1t 81 IS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

School DIGECToR.-The registration for
school election is being made and the call
for the election has been issued. The ques
ton is, who is to be the man, as only onedi
rector has been elected. "a friend OF the
Public Schools to day offers through our
columns the name of John Barge as an ex-
cellent man for that position. We feel able
also to endorse MIR. Barge as eminently fit
ted to discharge the important duties of
School Director conscientiously and well
We desire some person for the position, who
will take an active interest in the schools
and see to their management, and see that
they are run in the interest of the scholars
and tax payers, and as such, We know of no
one more acceptable to all than Mr.. Barge.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder is the
great discovery of our age. It renders bread,
biscuit, cake and pie making pleasure, not
a task. For sale py all grocers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18
PIMpIFS ON THE PACE

For eomedones. black worms or grubs, pimply
eruptions, and blotched Designations upon the
face, use Perry's Comedsne and Pimple Remedy.
1t contains no lead poison. Prepared only by
DR.. b. C. Perry. ~ bond street, N. Y. Sold by
ali Druggists in Baltimore and elsewhere, and a,
DOUGHERTY'S.
iel3-ddv6m li41 ". Baltimore st.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18
LOCAL COLUMN
YOR 0ALR

To persons Wishing to build this season, Of
fer thirty lots in my additions to the CITY of
Rock Island. The first payment to be made in
one wear. balance in three yearly payments with
interest.
seplS-d BALLET DAVENPORT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18
CITY.

STaAssER's orchestral band has been en-.
p.eed for next week for grand concert for
,hs benefit of the Turner Society. Full
n. r,;culars soon.
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L OC AL Office IS.

Two THOUSAND pieces sugar cured hams,
shoulders and side meat for sale by Kelle-s-
trazs & Vogele. l6,3t
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

Our worthy Mayor will take temporary
leave of sidewalks, street extensions, etc..
and seek recreation and enjoyment in
three months visit among his friends and
relatives in New York State. He leaves
next week. Everybody unites in wishing
His Honor a pleasant visit and safe return.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. Is, R. A. NJ meets sf
Masonic ball on the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month. H. c. CLEVELAND, Il. P.
". L. sw1sxxy, 6ssy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-18

THE DUBCQUE RIoTERS.-From the Cam
bridge Chronicle we learn that the case of
the Dubuque rioters, which had been trans
ferred to the Henry county court on a change
OF venue, was called on Thursday morning.
Mr.. Osborn, for the defe use, moved for sepa-
rate trial for Ted Butler but the motion IVES
overruled. The Jury was called at noon. Up
to Friday noon eight jurors we're obtained,
leaving four still to be chosen. In securing
Jurors, eighty-four persons were excused
forty -four from cause, and thirty"two cha
lenged peremptoriy. The list of taiesmen
was then exhausted, and court adjourned to
give the Sheriff time to summon fifty more.
XIV SAML. NEWELL, D. D of Paris, H.,
father of Rev e. 4. Newell, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, of this city, comes on
a visit this week, and will remain with his
son for some time. He will probably ell the
pulpit Of the resbyterian Church once or
twice during his stay. The venerable DIR.
\. is known all over the state as an able
COT gregstion unanimously pressed three
months vacation on him 6 short time ago.
His wife has recently deceased, and his
children are grown and scattered, and there
is that feeling of loneliness in his condition
that requires change of scene. He will
doubtless be heartily welcomed in our midst
by the many friends of his son.
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,arre,,.sD in constant demand.
Home Testimony.

MI. GmEAD, MORROW Co, O., March IL, 1859.
DIR. Q. W. RoBAcK-Dear Sir: have been
afflicted during the lost six years with general
dsbility-no particular disease, but general pros
tration. procured of your sgent here, Mr.
Enos Miles, some Of your Scandinavian Blood
Purifier and Blood Pills, and have been using
them during the last four or FIVE months in this
manner; / take the Purifier in the morning, and
when | feel worse than urual, one Pill At night,
and am in better health st present than for the
last six years. have used various medicines
in that time, and all to no purpose. now use
the Pills in my family, and think they are the
best family medicine ever used.
VIM COOPER