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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-10-15

HyHEsE spectacles manufactured from .s
E CRYsIAL,PEBBLES,s melted together, and are
csled DIAMOND on account OF their hardness ana
brliancy. ,.,,, ,. ,ro,, pra a,Ian or
Scotch Pebbles are very Injurious to the eye because OF
Having been tested with the polerscope the diamond
lenscs have been found to admit n1teen per cent ess
heated rays than any other pebble. -.
They are ground with great scientific sccaTaGy dde
ness and stnctness Of vision not before attained IN
Spectaces. o,,,,,, ,,onr tactu,rino
Company, New York. For sale by ,. G In
From whom they can only be obtained. no peddlerS
employed. o.,.oo,oo hoo indbced
nnscrunnous dealers to palm Inferior and spurious
artcIs for the Damondn Great care should De taKen
can Letters Patent are stamped on every pair. ,o,
September 8. iA'
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-10-15

u Burning of the Hscurial., l.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-10-15

Kum.an.Seenc is. what a Troy tnb&ccon*
ca'Es tha BIZ 'n1;..'i il f':Ni "fhi*. ..'.'r".
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-10-15

= f1AHE ,fQLHOHl oStAS 81 !
=. II feet At is:26, A. A., Sunday s'n lhs''t |
ExPHEss
Leave Whining ton = ..oIIS S;IS =.
lrriysat Fgcsenss = ssz PIP g.ae - +
2 Arrive at Columbia, ;, 1o'.sn @ :
Leave CohInbiai 90. t...!. y
hrrivc 1T Florence -, 80 = :. y y
.;trrvc Al Wilmington lV".tt W. = ~ =
%iuiY EXpiEsss, TE Mn. DAILY, t'ounoays
wysgss E4cspsedl EGgeya
wiI,o;nr,or .. 5:45 p.
.,s,":,.,a y pIn.e -. - 11:S8r. NJ.
a.,;,o o" ". Co,m,vh;o 3:45, p. NJ.
I- r",,uh;. - lO:35p. ~.
80: ~. E1orcrco 49, 2:09A. NJ.
Ari;rc .t wilmington. s:0OA. NJ.
Jno. C. WINDER,..
Genl Supt
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-10-15

han b;ss aIgoo6 Ysir l6s pisyshsss
then, ip thslfatures to,xitia stRabt btbss boiiea
with fsd la yaseF n sd and ses in soo plaeaS sai
IA A sRie Western eoropersljutysa afser.iaaea'
ing to discriminating analysis Iof theie1is
dence pointing to homicide of .felo &e ,se;
promptly 4 Arendeted tsunanimous verdict
thattha acfunSt was beyond doubt 8 fellow
deceased yjionl ri' oss' oSi 8a'sd ''di <n
.sThs,damage TO the Monastery and palacsss
of the EsouriAl by fire last sweek, is not soF
heayy, as wss,at first supposed. 10 Athoioagh
Of the building shows that, tho,
l6ss win hot exceed one hundred aud twenty-s
FIVE thousand dollars -''''''S "
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-10-15

= COLUMBIA, S. c., Sept. 70, 'Aotz.
Es HHANG E of ssheduleto go into ettec. ~. On anu
Ef " after Sundsysthhc 18th INST ; ~
Mail and Passenger Train
Leave Columbia at % H. nl
Arrive ut Charleston at 10Y p '
leave Charlestona at sioou' saoH m ..
Arrive at Columbia at p e.Io F. M
11&S - a. NIGHT ExpREss. -
Freight and Accommodation ir'ih. l.: ..
Sundays Excepted.) t..
Leave Columbia at .n.: -sr t.oVP M s
Arrive at Charleston at v o.4o u in ....
Leave Charleston at l.lo =: n' .i
Arrive at Columbia at = Sss of'oo D. .H' i
s." Camden Accommodation IRAN.
Will continue 10 run on Mondays, Wednesuay'
and Saturdays. r,.
Leave Camden ut Lo"' M ~
Arrive at Columbia at 3 9 II 90 d. H. -s
Leave Columbia at q ~ r n -.
Arrive at Camden at % =: A.. l6
AL TYLER, Vice Presiden' q,
S. B. P1cKENs, G. T. A. ~
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Tweed's trial commenced on Monday.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

as the am nesty bill, which requires a two
thirds vote, cannot be passed with such en-
cumbrances. With Summers amendment
out of the way, the bill can doubtless OBJ
tain the required number of votes to pass
il.
New YORK, Feb. IA South America
mail steamer has arrived with dates from
Rio Janeiro up to Jan %.
A distinguished Brazilian statesman was
killed by recent outbreak of fauasicism,
which resulted in q fearful massacre. The
Juncos, excited to frenzy, made q sudden
attack on foreigners; the latter were taken
by surprise. wera unable to defend them
selves, and before the authorities could
stop the slaughter, 36 we're killed. The as
ssssius we're then attacked by troops, and
l6 were shot and "a taken prisoners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
Daily Market Review.
Gold 1.lo la.
Rock ISLAND, Feb. IL


JHiCAGO, Feb. To.
Plour--DuIl; some demand for low grades for
southern mark ct; but lack of transportation
prevents business
Wheat-Quiet and 8 shade lower, but closed
at 81 2I3 cash OF Feb'y nothir doing in
No and ); rejected aold st 81 %.
Corn--Quist and s shade lower No selling
aud closing at 40lAlos cash; 4ossit3 for March
2Iga324 for April; rejected scarce and quiet 81
375; ear corn iiEm at 30.
Oats--DuIl aud eas ier sles ! car 3z4.
Rye--Dun and weak; ne ISLES; No and
quoted 7Ois7l for regular.
BGrley-Dul and easier No sold Ft 9S4s
50.
Whisky--Ouist and steady RtS74.
Dressed Mogs--In fair demand ana ceeo
| firm nj 81 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

AtLCocK's PoRous PLAsTEEs-In Water on the
Chest they arc perfect cure. They appear to have
peculiar effect upon the nerves, aAyiug rritability
while supplying warmth They seem to accumu-
lace electricity and aid tho circulation of the blood
through the part whore applied, by which healthy
actions are induced
NERVOUS AFFECTION OF THE HEAD CURED.
For two years have been great sufferer from
neuralgia In the head and found only temporary
UBf from all ths various remedies that have tried
until / applied one of Acncks Porous Plasters.
cat g. into three strips, placing one under each
shoulder blade and the other over the small of the
back; and for the past three months have haC
scarcely twiugc Of the old pain.
advise an VINO suffer from nervous diseases t6
lose no time IN making a trial OF the wonderful Po
roul Plaster A. +. STERLING,
Sec'y Singer Mfg. Co.
New York June s. 1868. Sold hy al Druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
RATES Of ADVERTISING.

For each square, or the Ipsss occupied by ten
lines Of solid nonpareil, One Dollar for each In.
sefton.
Special Notices, 20 eenta per line. Wher In
serted 5 months or more, 50 per cent sboys r.su.
lar advertising rates.
Com mn mnnicaticns, or articles inserted anons
reading matter, 25 cents per line
DAILY Asp WERkLx.-A discount of % psI
cent. will be made from the Weekly rates. ON
yearly and half yearly contracts, when the sams
matter 10 in serted in both Daily and Weekly.
Double Columns will be charged IS per cent
additional.
For IL transient Advertisement advance pay
ment Is required.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
Late Of Co. Il. 43 Wisconsin Vol

Cir enterprises, when properly con
ducted can be condemned b. no one. There
is an irresistsbly desire in the human hear
70 seek fortune in other WAYS than BY the
old and beaten paths We long for the
royal road to wealth. This has been found
as far as it can be done l.. D. Sine's Gift
Enterprise, with headquarters at Cincinnati
is managed on e1,irely honorable princi
ples Reference is made to the new Adver
tisement in to-day's issue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

THE DAY AYTEs DEBAUCH the parched
tongue, nauseA, shiveriug, and febrile symp
toms, prove that poison has entered tbs
veins and arteries, aud been circulated with
tho blood through every organ. More slow
", bu, not less certainly, the use of the
Alcoholic As,ringents sold as medicines
depresses the vital fluid and wrecks th'
nervous system. Touch them not, tast'
them not. In DR.. WALKERS VINEGAR BIT
TIERS you have pure temperance tonic
blood depureut, alternative aud laxative, o
rupAralls sled efficacy, ant absolutely harm
less.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
Beautiful and Fair.

To be beautiful is truly a lsudsble
prompting Of the fair sex, and Sll desire to
possess 9 clear, smooth and rosy com
plexion. To obtain these desirable result 8,
resort is had TO thousand one cosmetics
many of which are very injurious to the
skin, robbing it of its life and color. That
our readers may be assured that the frepA-
ration known as "Pearrs Refined White
Glyoerine,' which is for sale BY John Beng
slon, is the ne plus ultra of the fashionable
toilet case, we quote the following from the
Cincinnati C0mm0Her, whose editor is one
of the handsomest men in Cincinnati He
writes as follovs.-
There is no article known to chemistry,
OF the Cosmetic art which is half so efec-
tive IN cleansing the skin of all Impurities,
and rendering she complexion pure heal
thy white, rs this tollitprepArAtion. We all
admire the great beauty and clearness OF
the complexion in children reared among
the comforts of life. There is in them an
sbseno3 of ell discolored spots, such as
freokles, moth patches; tan, black grubs, III d
the other enemies Of pure aud clear com
plexion. The ordinary cosmetics sold az
beautiiers of the complexion, do not remove
the colorizatious, but they have posi-.
tive aud immediate inj urious effect upon the
skin itself, making it rough sLd brown and
hard. This preparation however, remove.
Al spots, whitens the skin, and makes il
soft, pliabls, and smooth There is not g
single Ingredient that can work the least
injury-no matter TO what exten. it is used
Cinciunsti ladies especially oomplsin .
great deal about the blackening effect o
cosl smoke upoa the face and han Is. Pearls
White Gycerine will eHscsuAlly remove its
effect, The areticle is agreeAbly perfume.
aud handsomely pu. up. It is sold by o.
the leading druggists. We consider i
superior to any other preparation or sub
stance for beautitying the complexion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

LADIES will find relief from their Head
ache, Cos,iveness, Swimming in the Head,
Colo, Sour Stomach, Res.lessness, etc, etc,
by taking Simmons Liver Regulator.
Persons living in unhealthy localities may
avoid all bilious attacks by taking dose
of Simmons Liver Regulator occasionally
to keep the Liver in healthy action. Il
should be used by all persons, old and
young. 1t is not nnPleasant, is purely
vegetable compound, is not Injurious to the
most delicate constitution, and will keep the
Liver in healthy action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
sase IT. sls3gsf23 $780,
WHOLESALE MUSIC DEALER.
Importer of Musical Goods.
4O8, 4i0 Il 4l2 BROADWAY, MILWAUKEE, Wis


oca o tn
dc, of ,togeh Of
and German the emad
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a m rim n t o
an ec 0 ICinthe eNothwes nd
Sheet geonant by
e caalo 0
attend
sand esupplye ewhols
for Singing
Seminal res ConVe nions DC
hesaea for
suuns o. hand.
rrsngedMu
yourselves
sb2deod&w
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

RESNE's Pain-Killing Magic Oil is an
excellent remedy for soothache, headache,
and many other kinds of pain. All our
readers would do themselves great favor
by keeping it on hand for use, and see how
quick ten or dozen drops will cure cholic
pains, given to your children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

IT Is ACKNOWLEDGED by those who have
used Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder and
Special Flavorings Of Lemon, Vanilla, ETC.,
hat for purity, strength, and healthtulness
they are alone in the market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
RARE CHANCE !!

TOR SALE ON a FIVE YEARS LEAsE-Smal
7 Rent. n Saloon and Boarding House, with fixtures
good location In the city OF Davenport. For par
tieuars enquire Of H. o. Seert, 20 Harrison street
or or the PROPRIETOR cor Of ith and LeClaire street
fahl.NAf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
office.

THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
L fully form his friends and old customers,
that he will again opea his Meat NJ rket on
Orleans street, in Rock Island, on next Friday
Nov. 10Th, 1871, with choice lot of Meat OF
every kind, whioh he will sell at the lowest liV-
ing prices. FRANK ZIPS.
Rock Island, ac .4th, IS7I.-du
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12

Our late war, like all other wars, left q
multitude of manned men. Artificial limbs
are excellent substitutes, especially the
Clement pAseut improved artificial leg. The
following testimonial is one out of ihous-
auds that might be given:
WHITEWATER, Wis, Dec. 9, 1866.
r. CLEMENT, ESQ Dear SIR You
told me when / took mT artificial legs, that
il | ever telG like sending you certificate
you would be pleased TO receive it. | re-
solved not 70 give one, however, until had
given them a thorough trial, aud then 70
report TO you Just what | thought of them.
For the beneh, of those who have been as
unfortunate rs myself, l will state few
facts. | lost both my legs st the battle Of
JohnsonyiIle, Tenn, Nov. 5, 1864; the
r,shI Que aud the other l l inches below
the knees. | bad but lilEle faith 10 sriih-
cisl legs IN general, and none where two
had 10 be worn and it was long lime be-
fore | could be convinced that l had bet
Ter get any at all. However, in July last, l
determined 70 prove to my friends that
they the legs) we're useless, and started for
PhdNdelphiA accordingly. l had heard
that P-'s wers the only legs
OF any value, but after arriving
there found that to be q mistake.
After looking around aud examining thor
oughly into the merits and demerits Of the
many legs manufactured there, concluded
g. try the "Cie nent's Patent" aud am now
glad thai / did so. am well satisfied thst
no other mau in she world could have done
for me what Mr. Clement did during the
short time | was Ia Philadelphia. ! have
worn my legs almost constantly since july
aud sm unable TO say wherein they could b
made more perfect. II perfection was eve
reached ia any thing think he has reached
IL. | walk without the least signs of lam
euess, can 20 up and down stairs with ease
and 10 every respee; feel perfectly 81 ess'
when the legs are o.. sometimes carry
lgh. cane but oisener 20 without any neve
bolbsrug with one when in the house or oil
the sidewalk. II any person should wan
70 hear or see more Of WhA. can do, ] col
be seeu or heard from At this place.
Very respectfully,
f. d. STAIN,
~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
GRAND
MASQUERADE BALL !
Turner Hall,
Monday Evening, February IL.
Grand Performance on the Stage

PROGRAMME:
Rural Scenes from Preciosa with song.
rns H@se GRAND Tabeaux by 20
Turner's. ~
4 Trumphal Pyramid, with Bengal Light
Tne pablIs or Roe, Island and vicinity are respect
tully invited 10 attend this Masque Ball
Al present In the hall requested to stay maskeO
until 70 O'Clock
No tickets sold at the door.
nma-kcd persons have no admittance.
Entrance 3 for gentlemen; soc for ladies' 80,
Tickets Tor saln by Charles Ritter, r. krell, IN
schindler, II, sehnitgeT, and at Turner Hall.
feb5dtd TIKI COMMITTEE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
LIVER REGULATOR.
DR. sxH6NRONs'
LIVER REGULATOR.

A PREPARATION OF ROOTS AND HERBS,
Warranted to be strictly vegetable, and do no in
jury TO any one.
Ii has been used by hundreds, and known for the
last hrtyhve years one of the most reliable, eff
cacious and harmless preparations ever offered to
the suffering Ii taken regularly and persistenty, il
is TO cure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
FOE Rem T,

ET0R one or five yesrs the Oliver Brown pro-
l. perty, half mile from the city limits, be-
tween the twy Camden roads Three acres Of
land, well fenced, with all kinds of fruit, 8
good two story frame house, barn, outhullding,
etc., and good cistern. Apply TO
JOSEPH JOHNSTON, Rock Island
nov3 d WITT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
Regulator,

ancholy depression of spirits. heartburn, coc, o
pains in the bowels pain in the head fever and agu
dropsy, boils pain In the back and limbs, asthma
erysipelas, female affections, and bilious disease
generally. Prepared only by
: IA. ZEIIEN d Co.,
Druggists, Macon, Ga, and 329 Arch street, Phila
delphia, Pa. Send for Circular. Price 81; b,
mail Si.25. For sale by John Bengston, Rock Is
land Ill. noVl4-dly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
BASAEfS.
3 a SIX EIS.
WILLIsME MANUFACTURE co.

NORTHAMPTON, E,......s.... MASS.
Ratabiiehsd 1850. Manufscsursss Of all kinds
of Oak and Rattan Baskets. For sale in Chi
eago by Warner Felix; L Gould Co.,; Ma
han White. and Marston Peck B = and IN
St. Louis BY Samuel cupPles, ,and Warren, ohee-
yer Go. mag sod1y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-12
Ready for Business.

NICHOLAS LITTI8 WOULD RESPECT
L ' fully announce to the citizens of Rock Is
land, that he is now ready to make contracts for
al kinds of work in his line, such
Grading, Masonry, Si0ae Wsrk, ,ac.
And at the lowest possible rates. All orders
W II be executed with the utmost despatch. A
share Of public patronage is solicited.
febld3m N. LETTIG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-07-22
nFTHE FOLLOWING NOTICE Is FOR TUF
Wy BENEFIT OF THE PU9LIC:
jyI9 st
rHoTICE TO RUPTURED SOLDIERS.

rNOTiCE TO RUPTURED SOLDIERS.
An ACT to provide for furnishing Tru,ses to Dis.
led Soldiers "
Bs a enacted By the Senate and House Of Repre-
Army who rup,ured While in the line eh of dntT
shall be entitled f 'e o seaT ,S 81 the
double truss 81 such style as may be designated BY
the best suited for such disability.
SIC q The application for sucH truss shall be
geon fer pensions. hose dnty it sDsl be to examine
sueh applicant, and for every such applicant found
ward 10 the Surgeon Ct application for such
trrss, without charge to the soldier.
States Army is hereby authorized and directed to
pure base and procure the number of trusses which
soldiers: at price not greater than the same are
sold TO he trade at Wholesale; and the cost Of the
ge. Gtnersl, out q any money in the Treasury not
hpIraved, Ms5p y, isia
EItIacttTon R,p9rt Of a Board Of Medical O6cer.
Crrensd 10 Ezamine Samples Of TrK,sss:
The Board. is Of the opinior
proper Truss are best carried on, by the Truss
samples Of which were submitted by Messrs. Bart
known Chsse's Truss, made by several hrms
These patterns are therefore recon
opinion for the purposes indicated in the Act Of
Gongr.ss entitled An Act TO provide for furnishing
TTUsses, etc.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
srRGEOS GENERALS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. C., July II, lS72N
The above recOmme ndation of the Board of Medi-
ca cfncers With regard TO russes is approved, and
any r,rs3n entitled under the Act to receive Truss
VIII lie furnished wi'h either Of the patterns of
Truss recommended by the Board, as he may se
lecr.
The proof that soldier was rupiured in the line
q Cn;y Will INSIST Of the fact that he is receiving
!er SON. eithe wholly or in part on account Of the
pension.
Blank forms for applications for Trusses will be
hRG m ral' 4
examining surgeons for pensions.
JE. BARNES,
IVES Surgeon General. n 3 Amy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-07-22

New York Is famous for knaves of all kinds,
some CT whom must be possessed of wonderful
genius tor raising the wind. Some time since
We alluded to the sharp practice of publishing
biographies, made UP OF sketches OF the lives OF
unknown politicians and business men, who
y re allowed TO contribute their own sketches
provided they would pay large price-say so
e. $40 for the book when published This
scheme las worked pretty well, and the comni.
i,rs OF the Biographies have made good thing
= culating on the vanity of their victims. In
= " York, few days since, VIM, II. Tweed
ST.. was required not only TO pay for one copv
"a half a dozen, at $50 each. He damurre5
'rtsuit was brought against him by the"puh-
..rLer.' and the coart gave judgment against
weed This was paving pretty dear for his
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D. glorious record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-07-22

IL is a noticeable fact while most Of the liberal
and democratic stump speakers indulge in much
personal abuse of General Grant those on the
other side in the main speak kindly of Mr.. Gree
ley, and devote themselves principally 10 fair
andlegitimate criticism of his political record.
In his speech at Wilmington, North Carolina, on
Thursday last, Senator Wilson said: "There are
good and pare men in each party, and there are
also bad and ignOble men in both parties. do
not propose to say anything against Mr.. Greeley
or Mr.. Brown; they are both old political and
personal friends. / come here not to speak of
men. Grant and Greeley are before you; but the
contest Is not between men, but between the
ideas and principles oftwo grand organic ATOMS ,,
In reference to the rebellion, he paid the fol-
loving manly tribute to southern valor: GNo
lTavtr men ever lived than You of the south.
You gave your lives and property for your cause;
but you expected at the close OF the war subju-
cation: that some OF your men would be impri-
scEed ard tried and some executed; but not a
nan has been tried for treason. have in my
possession letters from numbers OF southern
soldiers, among them thirteen confederate gem
erals. thanking me for kindness to them while
confined in my state during the war, and one
from Alexander ii. Stephens. who was released
from Fcrt Warren, and finally altogether,
through my Intervention, stating that he owed
EiS lie to me- The Senator said he would not
disguise the fact that tine result of the election
III North Carolina would exert great influence
upon the vote OF the country at the presidential
election. and said the people will regard the
vote of North Carolina as the settlement of the
national contest.