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IT is a curious fact, and well worth not
ing, that, while President Grant was suffered
to pass through Connecticut without exciting
anything even distan.ly resembling popular
enthusiasm, q mention casually made by
Senator Casserly in his Fourth of July ora
ton of General Mcclellan was followed BY
such an outeurst of applause as compelled
the orator to suspend his discourse for the
moment. The truth is that the ignoble
worship OF mere success has no real hold
genuine personal qualities of men that in
the long run determine the allegiance TIC
them Of their fellows, not the mannuvres o.
their political manufacturers nor the whim:
of DESTINY
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
\ Mastodon Found.

STOCKTON. Cal, June PA correspond
sns of the Independent, from Knights Fer
ry, states that wonderful discovery has
been made on Dry creek in the shape o!
some huge massodon, far exceeding in size
hytn'ng yet discovered in the world. When
'he writer saw the men at work unearthing
.he monster Yesterday, eight fee. of one OF
the tusks had been uncovered: and at tina.
Instance 1t was about eight inches in diane.
Ter, and supposed to be twelve or fourteen
reef In length, 1t measures four fee, be-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
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Prompt. Honorable. Reliable


.cExLLA2D'1 YACHT CLUB
SMOKING is the finest Bright Tobacco made Be-
ing free from Nicotine, which is extracted by a
patent process, 1t does not injure weak constitu-
tlons. Per3ons of sedentary occupations as well
As students and literary men, will find none OF
the Injurious after effects, resulting from ordips
y tobacco, End pound will last ice as long
as other kinds. 1t does not clog the pipe, nor
burn the tongue.
L0RILLARD'S EUREKA Smoking has be-
come so popular, that many limitations Of n
worthless character are offered for sale by some
dealers because they can buy the counterfeit ar
ticle for little less and the same calcu-
lated to deceive the customers, desire TO di .
rect their attention to the imposition that is
practleed upon them rs they the main To-
sers thereby, being obliged to pay as much at
retail for 1t as will buy the genuine article
In addition to The above we have many favor
te brands, which will b. shown with pleasure.
A circular, giving prices, discounts, terms, Ac.,
will be mailed upon application.
L0R1LLA RD'S CENTURY Chewing has now
become go weil-known that We Dean ii useless to
pack sloo daily in the sma tin fol papers any
longer and have therefore discontinue the same.
Oar various brands of Smoking, Chewings, Plug
Tobaccos, and Sunffs, will be found upon trial,
not only popular goods, hut at prices defying
compe 'ition from responsible manufacturers
rywhere. We ale continually producing novel
ties to which the Notice Of the Trade is invited
P. L0RILLARD 4 co,
Is, Is and 20 Chambers St., New York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

The Now York papers have been expos
ing what they term extraordinary back
mailing operations on the part of the Society
tor the prevention Of gambling. 1t Ii
charged that clerks and others are shadow
ed by the society, aud if caught gam bling OF
com mlttlng any little lndlscretions they sre
visited and compromise the matter By fee
ing the society. An instance il given of a
Young married man, who held a valuable
position in an extensive dry goods house.
who had never gambed, but visited a
gambling house one night to warn friend
who refused to be black mailed, and
consequently was reported and discharged,
which so operated on his mind that he is
now an inmate of an insane asylum.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
NEW CROP TEAS.
GREAT REDU CTION.
Get Fresh Goeds and Save Money.
THE
Great American Tea Go.

Established 1861
are now receiving the ch oiee.t Early PICKIsCs
NEW CRoP TEAS from the best cultivated dis
trlcts Of China and Japan.
These teas have been selected with great care,
ard with especial reference to the taste aud wants
of our customers. They are very fresh, and OF
the choicest flavor.
We shau now fl "club orders from these
new crops Teas IN quantities 10 suit our custom
srs. at grestly red pr es, while the goods
Of the freshest description. LGbers discount
.llowed to Clubs OF $50 ana upwards
PRICE LIT OF TEAS.
0oIong Black 50o. Soc, zoe, Soc, best 90 cts.
Mixed Green and Black, Soc, 60o-, 7oe., STE,
best .. { cts.
Souchong Black, see, 9oc., best 81.
English Break fast Black }, beet 81 Is.
Imperial Green, Soc, 9oo., 81, 81 10, best
81 a5.
Young Hyson Green. 6oc., zoe, so 9Oc., 81,
81 IL, best 81 20.
Uncolored Japan, zoe, 81, 81 10. best 81 20.
lar & he. II
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

To the voters of the fourth congressional dis
trict of Illinois.
In the performance of the duties assigned u.
by the Democracy of the District, we besire tc
call your attention to few of the acts of tn,
present party i'll power:
First. An unnecessary, bu densome, inquisa
torial and unequal system of taxation.
Second. high protective tariff for the benefit
OF a few mon opolies which creates additional
burdens on the west for the benefit of he east.
Third. The exemption of the interest bearing
debt from its proper taxation.
Fourth. AbOlishing by congressional action '
rights of states and individuals. e.
Fun. BY class and partial Legislation ioi
wealthy corporations attempting 10 Fe'''1H P'
power through fraud and corruption
S.r,h Committing these and other great out
rayas yvhi,h could be perpetrated upon a free
people only after great civil war, upon pre-
tenee Of strcngthing the government when their
true object is to lead the psope to monarchy and
despOtism.
To remedy these great evils, we invite all who
oppose these outrages to join with US in sending
City the 10Th day of August, for the purpose
of seecting'a candidate for Congress, woo will
honestly endeavor to stop the tide of corruption
which now controls, to alarm ing extent the
legislation of the country.
Let all who feel just price in being a citizen
of tho United States, come forward aud aid in
saving VIII ttsver remains of free constitutional
form of government.
T. r. DWIGHT,
J. NJ. FINCH,
J. b. PATTERSON
A. q. SWAIN
T. 9. C4BEHE
JAS. F. Corr.
Dem, Cen. Committee 4th Cong. District
jury 4TH, 1870.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

BILL has passed both houses Of Con
gress, and received the signature of the
President, which makes l.gal holidays OF
New Years Day, WashingtoR's Birthday.
Good Friday, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving
Day and Christmas. For all business pur-
poses, they rank with Sunday. The new
holiday, Memorial Day is left TO voluu tary
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

Orr Of SIS appointments to West Point,
only A. have passed successful examins~
ton, or were fit for admission. From this it
would seem that members of Congress have
q good many asinine favorites, or else are
made blind to the stupidity of their ap.
pointaes By money
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
DIR. 9. o. RICHARDsCN's
Sherry Wine Bitters
The Cslsbratid New England Remedy

FOR
Jaandice, Fever and Ague, General Debility
and all Diseases arising from Disordered
Stomach, Liver or Bowels, suoh as
Acidity of the Stomach, Indigestion, Heartburn
Loss of Appetite, Costiveness Blind and Bleed
ipg Piles, Disgust of Food. Sour Eraptions, Sink
ing or Fluttering of the Pit of the Stomach. Dim
ness of Vision, Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes
Pain in she Side, Rack, Chest or Limbs, and il
all eases where TONIC is necessary.
j.. n, HARRIS & CO. Proprietors,
Cineinnsti Ohio
JOHN BENGSToN AND CEAs. A. BENSER
jan22dwIy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

soME boys at Chicago dropped an arv;,
weighing 200 pounds out OF a two sto.n
window on the head of an African who ~,
passing. whereupon he had them arro.,as
He said he was willing to let the bovs ano
fun, but when they jammed a "gemmsn,.n
hat down over his eyes. and spoilt il !,
that way, the Law must take its course
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

A GOVERNMENT of the people can only
rest safely on popular education and nation
al morali.y.-N. Y. Tribune
That is the reason the Tribune favored
making million of voters Of negroes who
eonidn distinguish ballot from bill Of
fars.-Boston Post,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
!, HAT TO WEAR, and How 10 Nike it

"A HAT TO WEAR, and How TO Make it
w Every lady should send for copy. Con
tains Just Whit every lady wants TO know. Mime
Demorests Semi Annual Book of Instructions
on, Dress and Dress Making. for the spring and
summer of 1870. With full descriptions o.
styles, materials, trimmings, and every thing new
and desira Bile connected with ladies' and chill
dren's dress. Price ID cents. Mailed post-fre;
on receipt of price. Address,
MkE. DEMOREST, S3s Broadway, n. Y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

WINANs has raised another row by send
ing our African fellow citizens pub docs
done up in yellow envelopes. Every body
knows that like favors to the naughty eau
casian are enveloped in snowy white. Thu
"accursed spirit of caste" men and brethren
ia faarful
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

ouch AN ARTICLE IS"DR TOBIAS VEN
~ ETHAN LINIMENT." 1t has stood before
the public for % years, and has never failed Civ
ing satisfaction in q single instance. Every drop
OF this valuable compound is nj xed by DR.. Tob as
himself u therefore, it can always be relied upon.
~ Is warranted superior to any other for the cure
o. o. onron'c Rheumatism, Toothache, Headache,
sore Throat, Vomiting, Frosted Feet, Mamps.
1ioup, Burns. Cuts, sea Sick ness, Insect Stings,
npfalns, oholera, Collie, spasms, Dysentery,
bruises colds, Coughs, Old Sores, swellings.
Pains IN tho Limbs, Back and Chest. There is
no medicine in tbs "W orld" that stand. more on
ITS own merits tnan tire Venetian Imminent. /"
Thousands OF cerfihcntes can be seen at the Doc
tors office attestng its rare virtues. so,a h,
all Druggists and store-k keepers Throughout ths
United States. Price, so cents and & 90 mar
bottle. Depot, 10 Park Plaos, New York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

and Sterility the Sexual and Chronic Diseases,
Mental and Physics Defects, which unfit eithe-
sex for Aatrimony, and lead 10 Unhappy a.srri-
ages and Divorces. To which is added Ap-
pendix on diseases of the Throat and Lungs
Containing 200 pages magazine size, the whole
Illustrated by 90 fine plates and upwards OF 50
Wood Engrsvings of the Human System and it's
diseases. Sent free of postage on receipt Of the
price. only GO cents.
Direct all letters to T. WILLIAMS d CO.,
Milwaukee, Wis
AGENTS WASTED-Nale and Femsle, in every
town TO sell the above work. Send for circulars
apr23- deod6wIy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

GRoUsn COFFEE, lac,, 20e., zoe, Ste, 39e per
pound. Hoseis, Saloons, Board NJ house keep
ers. ana Families who use large quantities Of
Coffee can eeonomige in thai art Icie by using our
FRENCH bREkhFAsT nnd DINNER COZ
FEE, which we seH at the low price Of 25c.
per pound. a. warrant to give perfect satifae-
ton.
Consumers can save fr m 5 TO profits bv
purchasing of tae Great American Tea Com
any
By our system Of supply ing clubs throughout
the country, suners in all parts of the United
States can receive their teas the same prices
with the small additional expense of trantpor-
tl.ionl as 'houSh they bought them at our " hole
sale warehouses; il this city.
All goods wt rranted or the money refunded.
PJST-OFFICE orders and drafts make pava-
bic 10 the oTder of the GREAT AMERICAN TEA
COMPANY. Direct letters to and orders to the
GREAT American TEA COMPANY,
Nos. 81 and 80 Vesey Street
| Posr-oFFIcE Box No 5,si3, NEW YORK CRY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
scre fulaGured BY ssrandreih's Pills.

Brandreth's Pills penetrate the whole mass Of
blood, causing the expulsion OF impurities. The
body feels relieved from single dose; what
then may be expected from twenty? By contln-
uing taeir use, the hole of the blood in time,
becomes purified, and the body reconstructed
from good material, and lease of life Sc
cured.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD
NOW OPEN TO
Rock island.
.
GUNNER Arrangement.

THE short and direct route from Racine, Mil
wauhee, and all points in Wisconsin, TO
Rock Island and Davenport, and all points in
Southern Iowa and kansas.
On and after Sunday. May sth. 1870. trains Oh
the Western Union Railroad will leave and ar
rive at Rock Island, as follows:
Trains leave Rock Island at $40 g. NJ, an
500 ?.
Arrive at Reck Island, 5:5e p. m, and Il:5O
a. m.
Making olose connection with pas,en ger trains
at the following points:
AT RACINE JUNCTION, from and to Nil.
wauk ee and Chicago.
AT CLINTON, from and TO all points il
Northern iscoBsin ana Minnesota.
AT FREEP0RT, from and to Galsna, Du-
buque, aud al! points North and West.
AT SAVANNA, with steamer "Herderson'
from and to Dubuque, and with ST. Paul Pack Is
AT FULTON, With trains from and to Cedar
Rapids, Marshall, Boone and Omaha
AT ROCK ISLAND, with trains from aud TO
Muscstlne, Washington, Iowa CITY, 6rinnell
Des Moines, Omaha. and the Union PaoihC
Railroad; ana with steamers from and TO al
points on the Mississippi river between Rock
Island and st. Louis. Rates of freight and far,
always as low by this by other lines.
d. A. OLlN, Gen1 sup't.
Z. F. BARNES, Ass't Sup't-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
SING SIss, March Is, 1868

SING SING, March ., 1868.
Ny Dear Sir My daughter Alice, thirteen
years old, has been completely cured of that her
rbe disease, Seroiula, which for years rendered
life a torment; after all medicines and many
physicians had been tried, and failed, | com
inenced giving her your pills. She took them
almost every day for three months, constantly
improving. She has entirely recovered.
Yours truly,
DANIEL LUTHER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
IMPORTANT TO PARENTS!
We wish to call the attention of every person to
H AZ rs
Vegetable Worm Tablets,

Which are rapidly supercedpg all medicines
heretofore intro duced a remedy against that
troublesome pest--W0RMs-
They have been in use for any years, durin 2
which time their sale has been unpreceden ted
These TABLETS contain no Cnfomel. Antimony. or
ther poisonous drugs but are Purify VEGETA-
BILE aud may be given freely and with the full
assurance that they will destroy all worms exist
ing in the intestines. Should there be worms
les the SYM toms may occasionally arise from
some 9th sr cause) no harm can result from their
use hut they will be found heaefeisl pre-
tentative of Worms. In eases of indigestion,
and diseases arising from disordered or diseas-
ed state of the stomach or bowels. they are un-
equaled.
They are a perfectly harmless and certain
remedy for worms, in either children OF adults,
AID are
FREE FROM ALL EAUsE0US TASTE.
GIVE THEM ONE TRIAL
A~ Full Directions in English and German
accompany each box. None Genuine without
the l"e-s'H'iie signature of the proprietors-
PRICE rs CENTS PER BOX
Hfor sale by all Druggists
AYES h WILLIAMS, Proprietors. Lock
port' Ne" iorK. may17 -deodly
For sale by John Bengston, and Charles A
Benser, Rock Island.
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The Secrets of TOuth Unveiled

e A Medical Treatise of thirty-two pages, sent
post paid, on receipt of two three cent postage
stamps. Address
je3-d&wiy NJ. B. La Croix, Albany, n. 7.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

PHYSIOLOGY
OR MARRIAGE
The Physiological, Nor
al and Legal relations OF
the Sexes in Marriage
the Obligations, Duties,
aud Disqualifcations OF
the Conjugsl Union il
regard TO Health and
E,anueyity- PREGNANCY
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
WILL ALL THOSE AFFLICTED WITH
Cough or Consumption
Read the following and learn the value OF
ALIENS LUNG BALSAM.

! DR.. LLOYD, of Ohio. Surgeon in the army On
ring tho war; from exposure, contracted eo ~
sumption. Fl. says: 81 have no hes esnet al.
stating that il was by the use of your Lung na
ss "a nm now .liv. and enjoying good
| health" ,,; savs at rs,-
~. ..,ar Balsam in preference to any other
,.aio;ne for Coughs. and It gives satisfaction.
ArLxs's Lux. BAL.As is the remedy to care
al LING and Throat difficulties. 1t sho, be
thoroughly tested before using any other Bal
snm 1t will cure when all others fail Direc-
lions accompany each bottle.
j. n. HARRIS Il CO,
Sole Proprietors, Cincinnati, OHIO.
Sold by all Druggists.
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| LARGEST BEST !

EN Will pay for the New York
ES> WkkkLY DOLLAR sun
HUCTG from now to January |, 1871
ONE DOLLAR will pay for
the sen WEEK LIZ do. do, so cents a month
pays for I HE DAILY sun. Addrt IS,
l. W. ENG LAND, Publisher New York
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

Carriage Steps, Hitcbing Posts, Iron Sinks.
and Plumber. Materials, Cast Iron Chaiu.'
Flower Stands. dc, Cast Iron and Machine
work Of all kinds done promptly TO order.
jan3sdsodIy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12
"a STANDARD RFMEDs':

Hon. Il. BRASDRETH.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-12

Price of Pulmonio Syrup and seaweed Tonic,
saoh,sl 90 per bottle, or 81 90 a half dozen.
Mandrake Pills Is cents per box. For sale by
all druggists in Rock Island. mchl6-d&w1y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-05-13


Iatt Eltor " tls Frss Pres, I.l liH,f-
VIII Won a,Ilga Grseu Nlo.ut4ia E.s q. ok
trs-- b- satisfaction with ,l..r ,.,a.r al. a -ra
specimen u journalism In fb. general. t.I af
YOUR management og tie vex.! question Of y -
man. ssHr.re in rartir1'ar A. a true son #
Vermont an, r,ra1i ot the Var,n1n, -s'laufrv
which Joe. uof .ho.ss 10 NUT Tie turleu If >qf
fri-e upon women unless the women %. Yer
,a,Tr Ii.irsir atn pIii that ,.1 ..r.. r...
afrsii o. rhe I9,,.nisal Air T.t.r. uor rf
su, other ,xr.table. that NAV be- iur5rt,.. i,f,
ibs S-.-s Vermont has sb,,.o b.. .,r,..t, t3
mini its own bn.;nsss ami to fake care d., be-
from tine l,rs Of Ethan Allen. and the d. Beech
.e,f q, unrii NOW and Will IsutfIe.- i,s.t.r
some time d, elrne
Wi-ioY- iis.,i..in.- tbe .l..fi.n ,t tbe ri.-tt
If s,tfra,e - as IN whether IT. il. r,-rr.l ,r ...-
ysrtiooai- a RIGHT involved In iis rl,br ~ pr...
,.artv .-a ri.-it CONSEQUENT or,Ig nnon ..r,ir.,-
stances and un5p preceient-;ti is au,te plaiu
tb,t s,,.h sIvd,,;e. .f y,r,ar-s s,I-,-.. in Va--
,,,rt l,ava b.an ir,r,rte into the Sr9t.ore OK,
,,..,;,,, ,,0rs fror, the measure th.,ifisn.-.i-
ils r., 7h,a;, hvir Laws re.tir., noon ,.,es
b.yo.,,f :, ,,',,cb of rr,.,i.,i f,re ~ tb. ,,,h
n, sentiment will endorse and carry into exc
cution ,lany laws on the Statute BOOK are
practically mud and void, because the popular
sentiment is not sufficient 20 warrant their exc
cuti0n. Fashion, or public sentiment, is often
stronger than legislation, however 1t may be
sustained by votes. l eau illu-tr this by
fact. la n certain city Of New EagiAnd . mer-
chant desirous OF giving emplJ ymeut TO women,
fitted up store in the most approved style,
stocked it with such articles as we're calculated
TO suit the wants Of women, and put women be-
hind bis courters for clerks, judging them to be
the most suitable venders Of such articles as wo-
men would desire TO purchase. The result was
that the cultivated and fashionable women Of
that city, both rich snd poor, passed by TINS
store, and made their purchases at store less
tasteful IN It's appointments where the variety of
goods w,s much less, for no other reason, As it
would seem, than because here polite young
men were the clerks, instead Of polite young
women. n this case it Is quite evident that no
law based upon votes could compel women 10
buy what they desired Of their own sex, IN case
that they should prefer to buy the same articles
Of young men as clerks. Sometimes fashion and
popular sentiment are stronger than the statute
OF State. There is limit to tine power Of the
ballot In this respect the - voice Of the peO-
pie Is not, - the voice Of Cod though q
mistaken democracy msy have taken them for
equivalents
Whatever woman suffrage might do. If conld
mt change the laws Of nature nor even the laws
Of fashion. if even ANYTHING so frivolous ia
worthy of being considered as having anv sort
of law as basis The weakness of law As an
agency to change ANYTHING that relates m the
order Of nature. or custom as respects the
simnie fact Of what NAV bannen 10 be the snr-