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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
LIVERY.
Notice TO School Teachers and
schOsI Officers.
OFFICE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF J
S.HooLs. RncE IsLANp Cnr-NTY. !

OFFICE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF J
SCHOOLS, Rock Island COUNTY.
Rock island Ill, Nov. LIST, 1871. !
The 4th Annual Session Of the Rock Island Coun-
tv Teachers Institute viii be held in the Rock Is
land High school Hall, during December the 20lh.
21>t and 22pd. A D. 1871.
The School Law makes il obligatory on School
Directors TO allow Teachers wages to continue du-
ring the time they are il actual attendance upeu In
stituies provided, the time does not exceed siX
days IN six rtLs Teachers are therefore request
ed TO make every reasonable effort to attend, and
the cooperation Of School Officers il respectfully
asked. NJ. VI, STU RECON. County Sup't
\ B.-E0tertaiumeut win b. secured in private
families for Ladies', Gentlemen will be expected tC
provide for themselves The Hotels and Boarding
Houses viii entertain Teachers At reduced rates.
nuvldtd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19

MARRIAGE GUIDE Interesting work,
numerous eugrsvings, 224 pages. Price so
cents. Address DR.. Butts Dispenssry, IL
North Eighth street, St. Louis, Mo. See
hdysrtissment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19

1Jue and Fsrer can be cured, and the
Medicine TO do il is NormAu's Aguv Pills.
They are warranted. W. G. Morris, Agent,
Moline, H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Treasury Department.

0FFTCE or CONTROLLER OF TsE CURREEcY,
WASHINGTON, Oct. Tth, 1871.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presented
to the updersi sned, II has been made to appear
that "The Rock Island National Bank, IN the
CITY gf Rock Isiana, IN tie Coaaty Of Rock K
land and State Of iHiaois has been duly organ
iEed under ami according TO the re1urements of
the Act of Congress, entitled An Act to provide
a National Currency secured by pledge Of
United States Bonds, and 10 provide for the cir
culstion and redemption thereof approved
june Srd, 1884, and has complied with all the
provisions of said Act required 10 be complied
With before commanding the business of Bank
ing, ur der ssid Act.
Now therefore, /, Hiland R Hilburd, Comp
troler of the Currency, do hereby certify that
The Rock Island Natiousl Bank in the city
Of Rock Island, IN the county of Rock Island,
aud State of Illinois. is authorized to commence
the business of Banking in Ter the Act aforesaid.
In testimony whereof witness my
l.. g. hand and Seal of Office this 7th day
of October, 1871.
HILAND r. HILBURD,
No. 1889 Comptroller OF Currency.
The Rock Island National BANK will open for
b=sinoss a, No. % ". Illinois street, November
lst, ISL.
Ben. Harper,
John Spencer,
Peter Fries,
Edward Burial, JE., Directors.
J. Il. Wilson,
A. Benedict,
TT. Robinson,
T. J. ROBINSON. President.
BEN. HARPER, Vice Prest
A. BENEDICT, Cashier.
October 25. IS7l-d60t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19

DELAYS ARE Nothsr, as you
love your offspring don't fail to use Mrs.
whitcOmbs Syrup, for soothing children.
Read the advertisement in another column.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
LO AL OTIOES

TolLETtSE ia unrivaled as q bssutifer OF
the complexion, it is 8 powder, harmless, re-
7ued aud elegant Try it, so cents per box.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
ALL RIGKT.
ALL RICH

sALvE, fOr oorns and Bunions, Boils and
burns. BOr sale by ell Druggists. 70 OTIS. per
box, or sen, ga rscoipI Of price. Address ALL
Right, 094 W. Lake st., ChiOsgO. sspl4.dly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
LIVER REGULATOR.

THE symptoms of Liver
Complaints are uneasines ss
and pain in the side. Some
times the pain is in the
shoulder, and is mistaken
for rheumatism. The stom-
ach is affected with loss OF
appetite and sickness. bow
letimes alternating with lax.
h pain, and dull, heavy sen.
sation, considerable loss oi
memory, accompanied with
painful sensation of having
left undone something
which ought to have been
done. Often complaining
of weakness, debility and
low spirits. Sometimes
.oms attend the disease, and
t them; but the liver is gen,
olyed. Cure the liver with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
DR. sxNTNQoMs'
LIVER REGULATOR.

A PREPARATION OF ROOTS AND HERBS
Warranted to be strictly vegetable, can do no in
jury TO any one
IL has been used by hundreds, and known for the
last thirtylye years of the most reliable eli
caCious and harmless preparations ever offered tc
the suffering. II taken regularly and persistenty il
il sure TO cure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
Over all ether Wringers,

IT VIKINGS FASTER THAN BY HAND.
We consider the Providence superior 10 all
others. for the following reasons
LIST. The ROLLERS, of large size and best
quality Of White Rubber, are all secured to their
Shafts 10 the most permanent mspuer, BY the
Moulton Process, making the Best Roller in the
World
81. The PATENT METAL JOURNAL CA
SINGS prevent any wear upon tn. journals
1.-THE wooden journals in which the iron shafts
otother machines run, soon wear, and the eff
cheney of the Wringeris thereby greatly reduced. ]
Sd. The DOUBLE SPIRAL C0Gs ussd on
this Wringsr give the utmost ease snd s,eadi-
ness In working, while the double stop prevents
them from bottoming or being throwu out of
gear We furnish either single or double gear
Providence as desired.
4th. The ADJUSTABLE CURVED CLAMP
readily adjusts this Machine to tubs Of any size
or thickness, making perfect fastening No
wooden pegs OF rubber straps on this Clamp.
5th. FIMPLICITY, sTRBNG TIL and BFAU
TT, are ON binsd In this Machine, with all the
requisites of first class ringer.
Providence Tool COMFY,
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
IL Warren St., Few York.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19

EOB SALE OR EXCHANGE FOB REAL
L E'tate In Rock Island County. For par
tIculars address or call NJ
CONNELLY a MeNEALs
dsoS'dH Law 0fllce Book Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
MEDICAL.
NOW IS THE ACCEPTED TIME. READ AND REFLECT.
Or. SPIMNEY
THE CELEBRATED PHYSICIAN FOR THE RRATMENT 81
.CATARRH, THROAT, LUNG,
CHRONIC DISEASES
aa'ing
Il
aOens Faon's Block SO Perry North Post Oc
founder
he {. sdioaI Institute nwauk.e
"AoFExoH HoURs--s to i; q to 9; and ? to O.
CON ,ULTATION FREE,

k SPINNEY HAS ATTENTION FOR THE PAST
1t
your Hh ouabe he Wilt
please
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
ZU &oRs AND DxsnAsHs OF xKn BLOOD
YOUNG MEN

sho suffering
HUNDRED
sand all therefore
danger dwhen
81
of
nle
ned .orhafo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
Regulator.

anch0ly depression OF spirits heartburn, collie,
pains in the bowels pain in the head fever and agu
dropsy, boils, pain in the back and limbs, aslhm
erysipelas, female affections, and bilious disease
generally. Prepared only by
Il. xEILTN 4 Co..
Druggists, Macon Ga, and S29 Arch street, Phil
delphia.' Pa send for a Circular. Price 81 b
mali s. % For sale by John Bengston, Rock L
land, H. nOyi4-diy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19

Dyspepsia, headache, jaun-
dice, costlVeness, sick head
ache, chronic diarrhoea. af-
fections ofthe bladder, camp
dysentery. affections Of the
kidneys, fever. nervousness
chills, diseases of the skin.
imDuritE of the blood. mel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
MIDDLE AGED MEN.

ofthe thirty
ediment
wilap
die of
sand
thout
o Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19

many OF the above symptoms attend the disease
at other times very few of them; but the liver is
orally the organ most involved. Cure the liver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-19
MEDICAL.
CHRONIC DISEASES.

cordially
Diseases, to . at
The New York herald., 1871-10-28
UTAH AFF AIRS.

Trouble Expected Upon tho Sentencing 81
Hawkins-Thc Mormon Women Exciicd-Ag
Important Movement on FOOt-WiiI!an M
Evarts Engaged Brigham y""nG,9
Counsel. 40. /
It Is rumored tncre viii be trouble tomorrow
on the occasion OF the sentence Of H"wkim
for adultery. The women seem TO I've th9
most excited. Threatening letters were received
to-day by the United States Marsnas. /
Brigham Young left the city day before yrscrdaN
and reported last night at Battle Creek GeOrgN
Q. Cannon is also absent. He Is said to be ~ san
Francisco. Evidently something important is on
hand among the MOrmOne, but the Gentllcs 9on3
orally do not believe any resistance to the law or ~
the government Is meditated.
In the case OF Mrs. Cook VS.. Brigham Young, A4
Jury, yesterday morning, returned verdic Tor the
plaintiff for the whole amount OF her claim, with qS
terest, making total OF t2,9S6. There were MON
mons as well as gentiles on the jury. The defense
gave notice OF an application for new trial. ~
1t is said, and admitted by prominent MOrno19i
that Brigham Young has applied 70 William IA
Evarts for his service as counsel to defend him
tBrigham) on the indictments OF the present Grand
Jury.
John Meacham. wen known Mormon, charged
with the murder Of Hichard Yates some twelve yeaf1
ago, was arrested by United States Marshal a(
Round Valley yesterday and brought to this city
rhia afternoon.
The New York herald., 1871-10-28
MIR. SANDS NEGOTIATIONS.
A Legitimate Commission-Inierview with tho
FinaUcier.

Legitimate mmssion-Inicrv view with tho
Financier.
Ever since the gigantic political muddle got under
way some novel features have daily sprung up with
astounding rapidity. The venerable Peter Cooper
figures on the scene, and no more earnest skipper
could bear hand In steering the ship Of State to
narDor of safety Peter, however, is a sage old
captain, who has weathered many a political gale
and knows ABOUT az much as any
man. His statement In reference TO
Nathaniel SANDS Is, however, the subject OF some
controversy, and, 1t would appear, has been
probably exaggerated, suce the OLD gentleman is
not remarkable for making assertions unless
founded in fact. representative OF the HERALD
called yesterday upon Mr.. Nathaniel Sands and re-
quested the favor OF short conversation with him.
Although mir. sands might have with proprety de-
ciined the right ot any newspaper representative to
question him as to lis transactions with the
COMP roller, he nevertheless evidenced q de-
sire 10 be frank and at the same time
70 answer any interrogatories that were put to hn.
Tne nEs.p reporter INQUIRED whether Mr.:
paper, was literally correct. TO which query Mr..
Sands simply replied that ne dd moi think that Mr..
Cooper could have made any such assertions. '1n
any case" said Mr.. Sands, II do not like to have
my name baaded about IN the newspapers, because
II gives rise to an unnecessary amount OF conf
meDt." Tie HERALD reporter then ntimated that
although his financial operations might generally
that possoiy could lie raised against him was that
being member OF the Citizens Association, he
should In any way interfere OF take part In further
ing the sale Of The city bonds 10 which Mr.. sands
again promptly reDied that, having been re-
quested as man Thoroughly posted IN
financial matters, to undertake certain
operation IN thoroughly business point
Of view, he carried II out 10 the pest
OF his ability. He haa succeeded where many
man might have faileo. MIR. Sands was then inter.
roaated as 10 The market value OF the bonds and he
said IN reply that his fu and complete statement az
regarded that matter was contained In his etter
pnoIsned N The HERALD Of yesterday. lie had, in
FAC t. nothing TO say Inrher and appeared 10 be IN.
WI nerabIe 10 any attacks that might he made
agaI nst him, "
The New York herald., 1871-10-28
ANOTHER BLOW AT THE
BOSS.

rhsetSsrporation Counsel Prosecuting ON Re-
hsI@ of the Board Of SuDervisers-Mr.
O'GssA Isan's Anadava.
Mr. kio hard oGorman, representing the BOARD OF
6upervisos OF this county, yesterday commenced a
SUIT agains william NJ. Tweed charging MIN with
corrupt CO uspiracy 10 defrauo the county 10y false
excessive An. frauduent charges for WORK aud ma
terlais alleged been furnished The county,
The followingl the comDiaint:
suyFEME 90, 1Rr.Ihe Board OF Supervisors OF
the county OF Ne York against William M. Tweed
: 1rial 10 he had il the county OF New York.
The compainrt the plaintiff respectfully shows
that during the ear 1853, aud up TO The 27th pr,
1870, tne defendant was one OF the Supervisors ol
Second-Tnat on he 26ih day of Aprii, 1870 by an
act OF ine Legislatnr OF tne state of New YORK,
enacted on that day. was enacted as folows;--
A. y e: . .s. 81 Sfs ss 5g s
mayor c9apuo. ID s . 10 o. aass ss s@a o. 70
s = y :; sf"d' q
2hi,d-That by virtue p a,lr ms onic.ai position as
member Of said Board Of 9r,n nsy ~ r n - TEL ss
pursuant 10 the stature In lcB case made and pro
giGed, the same defendant b meS % ,rus;es a. tne le
nrooerIy funds and erYccts o, SAID county OF New
York, and was MS duty lan py ~ an" honesty 10
sea mon nina and io use ihe tmost diligence 10
prevent waste and mlssppropria uon VI the pubic
funds. :, ,
Eourth-Tha, the said defepda nj dsregardlnR
violating his duty IN The premis 90 aha coiropsy
plaimtfi a, about or prior 70 the lays and times
mentioned IN the schedule hereto 4 'nhe&ed did
enter lnfo corrupt conspiracy and agl cement WIN
certain persons whose names are menth heu ~ sald
schedule apd with certain otiler perS ons whose
names are unknown 10 the planun, TO ,cheat and
aefraud the plarltD ~ form and manner y iohcws
otherwise:- ,.
FJsh--Tnat pursnnnt tc sad corrupt eoh spirscy
quo agreement said persons above meDlionea uld
assert, produce ami claim 20 be que TO them ron rom
sad county large sums Of lneEey enumerated n Tue
sehedule hereto annexed for divers WORK, lS,oof,
materials and commodities ny trem aleged 10 ba We
been furnished 10 said coanJy Y New forS at ne
request and employment Of the BOARD OF superyl'
sofs thereof ., ., 80. -. :,
J'hal tue bills and claims so asserG'i and alleged
nv said persous were mauesuy and grossly cxces-
sl.e and exorbtant, false anu iraudrksnL 10 inc
knowledge OF SAID claimants, and OF ,heVieienJant.
Jn the following PARTICULARS - -,
That maDy of The charges 80 MADE were Wholly
false and fraudulent, and the WORK, nla'ertal ano
ron,moIlttas namef tnercin had never pcel inr.
n,shed SAID county of New York; tbat many qtncr
Of lhe charge, 80 Asserted were excessive ahh SA.
0rtaiani, aud exceeded Tue Inhrhe1 Nnue p" "S'
article mentioned ~ are than teniold 80.
Siaih--TRat notwith. .Nanding his knowcurs- - ui .,o
gsIse f,sndulcpf exces. I'VE ana eyorDiant cnarac |
a., nj ss,a ea,rns ths ,eIendant, pursuant 10 his |
sopspt,ery nn1 ayroeneni "a cheat aDu dcTaud the
The New York herald., 1871-10-28

nation that he feared no investigation; tnat
vouchers were In existence for every cent PAID 10
these nremen, for whom ne acted by virtue OF a
audited by Mr.. Lawrence, Oh the ComprouerS
ONCE, and Lawrence ana Storrs would
bear him out In the assertion that the
transactions were as square and honorable
as possible and that there were jobs therein. He
declared that while acting for these nremen, who,
legally mustered INTO the fire department and sub
iect to all its rules, he took advantage OF them
nor the city and the claims OF sucn which were Just
were paid Hon. Mr. Fields further said that the story
too long to fully explain, but ir the time came
for HIM to do 1t he could do satisfactorily, and
The only anxiety he had on the subject was for the
safety OF the vouchers. which he did not wish to
see burned just yet The reporter retired. wonder
ing sIr there was any money In IT," and with little
more Information IN his possession than wnen he
entered the Jolly sunshine that always plays about
Master Tommy Fields nOrid face.
The New York herald., 1871-10-28
O B 1T U A r Y

on tine 10Th inst. died Major General Robert An
derson at Nice, France, after protracted H.
health. He had sought relief In the
mild congenial climate OF Southern France
and Italy, but his health broken ny long service
in the army. anu ny the hardships and anxeties be
endured while holding Fort Sumter, where his con-
stitution rece wed severe shock, from which he
never recovered.
pS;ena General Anderson was born at Soldiers
Academy @ ' fon whence s1s'sa ne sraa
lsSsensas 5.s, the Second artillery, July On
Second Lieutenant in the Third regiment dating
President .ala Lincoln was one Of the captains
1855 and 1897 was Assistant Instructor ana an,i
In 1888 ne became aid de.camp TO Major General
Scott, and IN the following year published 'Instruc.
ranged for the Service of the United S fGSs sia,es
which has been highly approved OF. For
the Florida lndlans he received the brevet o7 Can
tam, bearing date April 1888. July 1888, he be.
came Mssstan, Adntan General with the rank Of
ssg,%s%s s,o$ss ls fssssss' ssses lsa T. n's Hs
army Of General Scott and TOOK part In ie siege or or
Vera Cruz being one OF The officers to whom was
the batteries. This duty he performed with
signal sklll and gallantry and lie continued
with the army until its triumphal entry lnto
the city OF Mexico, IN September following During
lne operations III the valley OF Mexico, lie was at.
lached 10 the brigade Of General Garland which
formed q part OF General Worths division. In the
attacE on II MoliD0 del Rey, on the stn OF Septem.
Der, where he was wounded very severely his con.
uuct was inc theme OF especial praise the part or
his superior officers.
~, On ne Sth o. October, 1857, he was promoted TO
u majority OF the First ariillery and subsequently
was placed IN command Of different arLillery
garrsons. When Fort Sumter built
miuOr Anuerson was made commander OF IT, and
ail the works IN and around Charleston harbor In
march. 1851, when the positions were threatened by
tne renels at Charleston nc concentrated his whole
iorce III the central, ana waters surrounded tort
sumter. There he withstood the siege OF April IL
ana 13, 1861, and only surrendered when
nnaly compelled marching out with honors OF
wafer saiutng and bearing away his nag. ON
ms arrival at New York he was received with
Rrcat enthusiasm. President Lncold rewarded his
bravery oy promoting him 20 be Brigadier
Geneial OF the regular army, with commission
from May 10, 1851 lie was sent to his native State
IN t,ie nope OF reconciling 1t TO the Union but the
Trials ne nad undergone In Fort sumter, compelled
nim through III health. TO renquis active service.
lie was relieved from the command OF the Depart
menL VI The Cumberland OCTOBER 8, 1861, by Gene.
raj w. 4. sherman, ana retired into private life.
he was subsequently PLACED upon the retired Iist
The New York herald., 1871-10-28
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARrMRNr.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFicGA
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Oct. 2S-1 A. N.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFicEs, y
WASHINGTON, d. o., Oct. Isl A. ~ -
Synopsis Ior tee Past nDentv-four Ho.T3. All,
The barometer has fallen rapidly in Utah. wit3|
threatening weather; 1t has risen sonth and
west OF Tennessee, with continued clear weatnef
and light winds In the Southern ami Gulf
States. The cloudness OF Thursday has cleared
away very generally in the Middle and Easter4
States, with light winds. Brisk sonbwcsterly
winds have been experienced for shorl
time on Lake Erie. The area OF lowest pressure
Is some distance north Of Lake Ontario. The tenn:
perature has fallen still farther north and west 6l
Lake Michigan and Is slightly 80 throughout ta8
Atlantic coast. !;
Probabilities.
A storm OF some severity WILL probably be ex,
per1enced on Saturday In and west OF Colorado and
wyoming. Clear weather and light winds for thd
siiheeTa souiheTia! and Gaf states Possibly storm u
Southern Florida; but III !aae absence Of
reports, nothing moro can be affirmed. Light
northerly winds on Lakes Michigan and sureriorj
backing to Southwest Diminished westerly winds
on Lakes Erie and Ontario. clear ANA pleasant
weather on MIDDLE and East Atlantic. e
The New York herald., 1871-10-28

the Senate on February "a 1865, confirming Presf.
dent LncOlns nomination. by which tue brevct
rank OF Major General OF the regular army was COM
ferred upon him. In personal appearance General
Anderson was about five feet nine inches in height,
his figure being well SCI and soldierly Ills com.
pexion had been swarhy, but his severe illness nad
changed to decided paleness His eye wa dark but
bore the mark OF fire and intelligence His nose waa
somewhat prominent. In intercourse bc was very
courteous and gentlemaniy, and his rich voice anQ
abundant gestlculation went well together. Ie mao
been noted for being firm and dtgni1ed IN CONVERSE
Hon, while at the same time he was perfectly a.ree-
able to all with whom he was brought IN contact.
a CHRISTIAN soldier and a gentleman his memOrX
should ever be cherished by his countrymen Gen,
eral Robert Anderson was connected by marriage
with the late Mr.. Nicholas Longworih, the million
brothers resides
The remains or General Anderson win be brought
by the United States vessel Guerriere TO This cO1us
try for interment. The reports concerning his ale
legged impecuniosity were entirely without f0nndae
tou, inasmuch as he received full pay as Brgadier
General aud had handsome income besides,
The New York herald., 1871-10-28
FIELDS FORTUNATE FIRE
MEN,
An Old Matter Ra-Opencd-Wbat Ccrpovp.
ti0D Attorney Tom says.

contemporary having yesterday morniug,a at
tempted TO draw lou Fields down from
MS nigh estate by poutng TO him cor
rupt pracuces IN oonnecAon with the claims
OF certain unpaid bremen, and getting these CLAIMS
passed through The Legislature, reporter OF the
HERALD called to see the corporation Attorney, who
expressed desire TO keep quiet until after the com
ntiee OF citizens had made their charges
when the puGnacious Thomas declared he was
ready 10 respond. little persuasion IN.
duced hJ, Fic.de 10 communicate the intor.
The New York herald., 1871-10-28

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The New York herald., 1871-10-28
THE Willy WOODWARD.

The Old Man Of the Mountains Making Inqui
ries-Among the Neighbors Of Woodward
Talks with the People of Norwalk-Wood-
ward Gone to Chicago to View the Ru-
ins-Or to Europe for His Health
Tho Oldest Inhabitant Inter
viewed-Likewise 0thera