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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
General Butler Explains His Opposition to
Mr. Dana's Confirmation,

WASHINGTON, D. c., March lin
conversation with your correspondent, to
day, General Butler said it was not true
that he opposed the confirmation of Rich
ard Ii. Dana. Jr., as minister to England.
because the lattJr ran against him for
congress. He had gone before the senate
committee on foreign relations with the
record of Mr.. Dana's conviction in the
United States circuit court, at Boston, be-
fore Judges Clifford and Lowell, for the
piracy of the notes of William Beach Law
rence's Annexation, and Wheaton's Inter.
national Law. and as it seemed to be
purity Of character that the administration
was after In a minister to England, as no.
body doubted that the one we just had
there had learning and ability enough, the
only question before the committee was
whether they should replace man sus-
pected only of having appropriated other
peoples money by man connected of
appropria.ing another mans property.
General Butler said further. that he had
been informed by member of the cabinet,
and by the president, when talking as to
how Mr.. Dana came to be nominated, that
telegram had been received at the White
House from Boston. saying that bel Butler)
was in favor Of Mr.. Dana's nomination.
III would hke,' said Mr.. Butler, elnphati-
eaIly, to lind the man who sent that tele-
gram in the face OF Mr.. Dana ssown sworn
statement and the judgment of the court .
Mr.. Butter said he did not see how the
committee could alter its decision to reject
MIR. Dana. even Ii he attempted to explain
his conviction away Messrs. Butler and
Lawrence are deter-,ined Ia nush Mr.
Dana to the wall. and TO prevent his con.
firmation, and they have much support in
their fight from the judges of tie supreme
Icourt, who are unanimously against Mr..
Dana. Another point used against MIR
Dana is that he voted against President
Grant in 1872, and Talbot, the Republican
|candidate for governor of Massachusetts,
| in 1874. The president is reported
as saying that he did not know
this tact, or that MIR. Dana hae
been convicted 10 court when he sent hi.
name to the senate, or he would not lay,
made the nomination.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
Real Estate Sales.

Heirs of Eli Blair to Lewis McGreer, {
of the und. Of the E. of the s. f. / of
sec. 5, and the w. J Of the s. w. / of sec.
4, township l6, range W-Drury-dated
Dec. Is, 1875, for $500.
Heirs of Adam Stickrod to Lewis Nc
Greer, the und. / of the W. J of the s. w.
/ of sec. 4, and the und. of the E. / of
the s. f. of Sec 5, in Drury, same date
aud amount as above.
Heirs of MARCHES Blair to Lewis McGreer,
same description and date as above, for
5000.
Albert Nichols and wife to Edward
O'Neil part of block 80, in Hampton,
dated Feb. %, 1876, for 1895.
u, S. Keator and wife to John Lauer.
mann, lot Gin Keator's add. to r. /. dated
Jan, 10. 1876, for $1,000,
Argillo Works to Henry Preston. lots
| 10. 20 and 81, block 2, in Carbon Cliff,
dated Sept. 16. 1876, for $3.50.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
Personal.

2. l.. Cable returned from New York
last evening. He was walking on the
streets to day without his crutch, and we
learned that, by surgical operation per-
formed upon his leg in New York, he has
a prospect of soon having two as good legs
as anybody and to be able to walk without
a cane. Considering that, ever since he
was thrown from stage coach, in Denver,
in 1868, he has been cripple, his friends
will rejoice with him that he is to be vel
man again.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
Runors.

That the city clerks books are in such a
middle that some new man, who is q
thorough bookkeeper, is wanted for the
place.
That Charley Halves is to be appointed
assistant postmaster under Murdoch, OF
the first of April, and that he is not ;
candidate for arshal.
That Elk Mayor Carter is a candidate
for city marshal
That j. NJ Beardsley End is candi
date for city marshal.
How is this thing to be divided up?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
TEE zELxnAPP ronxBsronEs.
speonlating over the soldiers Graves

WASHINGTON, March IT, Maurice j.
Walsh, Of New York, appeared before the
committee on military affairs to day, in
reference to soldiers tombstone contracts,
He claims that although his bid for first
class Carrara marble was only some $780,
600, out-of which $500, 900 was TO come to
the government In the shape of duty on
the imported article. the contract was
given to Mr.. Bridges, of Keokuk, Iowa.
for 500. 900 for American marble Of a
very Inferior quality; and without any such
adya ntage be charges also that Bridges
bid was put 10 after the hour fixed for
opening the bids and after two of his
own, Walsh's. had been opened. He
asserts that Bridges was also favored to
the extent Of $75.000in specifications after
the bids were in,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

The newly elected mayor ana aldermen
have not yet been notified, by the city
clerk, of their election. and we understand
that there is muddle in the city clerk S
books and the notices are held back in
order that the finance committee may
help him to straighten out the matter.
The law requires the new officers to qualify
within 10 days after they receive notice Of
their ell sction-not 10 days after election.
as some suppose.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

Both a difference And distinction.
While the vermifuges anu Aaycock' $
Worm Killer are both used for the pur-
pose of expelling worms, Laycocock 3
Worm Killer is much safer, more ef-
fectual, and more palatable than either
yermifuges or worm candies. BESIDES ex-
polling worms. Laycockis Worm Killer re
gulates the bowels and eleanses the system
Ask sor Lavcock's Worm Killer. Sold by
all druggists -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
Hon. Jere Murphy.

Judge Murphy. the Democratic state
senator from Scott county seems, by his
course in the legislature, to have won a
high place in the esteem of the people. If
he had been nominated for congress two
years ago be would have carried the dis
trics. The Davenport Democrat of the
18th says:
In the senate Hon. J. FL. Murphy
welded d strong influence by reason of his
experience as senator, and his conceded
ability which he wisely utilized for the
benefit of net only our city and county, but
| tor the general interests of the coAmon
wealth. Among the important measures
which he originated. introduced and su
perintended may be mentioned the Or
phs as Home bill, which became law
thereby opening the doors of that institu
ton to all orphans, whether of soldiel
parentage or not; bill to authorize cite
to provide for a system of sewerage b.
taxation also became law Cities ant
towns through this bill are now empowered
to levy tax for library purposes. /
ought to be matter Of no ordinary prid
to the senator to have it said of him tina
no measure introduced by him failed to re
ceive a place on cur statute book, Scot
county never sent to the legislature rep
resentative who welded an influence S
: beneficial in its application to our localit
as has Senator Murphy.
The entire delegation from Scott count
are Democrats, and the Gazette of tn
18th gives the following generous motto
of ali:
Senator ]. IT. Murphy and represents
tiyes JOS. A. Crawford, Eugene Birchar
and Ernst Mueller returned home yestel
( day morning, having closed their legisla
E tive labors on the adjournment of the si1
teenth general assembly. All these ger
tlemen deserve well of their constituents
t as representatives, who faithfully lahore
3 to discharge their duty to the full exter
of their ability. For their earnest supper
of Senator Murphy's Orphans Home bill
and for their united and unfaltering oppt
9 sition to the attempted repeal of the raj
!, road tariff law, particularly, they merit th
y hearty thanks of all citizens of the count,
. We need only add, that Senator Murphy
as the leading member Oh the delegation
? was pre-eminenty successful in the cas-
: of each of the important bills introduce
e by him, each of which became law. w
q welcome them all home.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
The New Council.

p The water board organ, this morning,
contains Communication from which we
clip the following:
The new council being 30 evenly divided in
politics, assume that we shah have year of calm
and that craftsmanship will be eectnally shut out of
the council in Difference to the interests of the whole
people. assume that such tried and experienced
officers as s F. Cooke and Marshal HAYES will be
| retained, it being well known that Their places
cannot be filed to better advantage by new APP
pointees. There ought to be no controversy over
pointment made by the mayor will receive the
Unanimous Endorsement Of the council
Whether 'paztizanship will be effectu
ally shut out of the council or not
depends entire ly on the new mayor, The
Offices which are of most consequence
the clerk, marshal, attorney and street
commissioner, are all in the hands of the
Republicans. These four should be
divided fairly between the parties.
The treasurership is of no sort of con
sequence to anybody except the banl
which gets it. 1t is simply question O.
which bank-that's all.
The scales. the bridges and the wharf i
doesn't matter who has, so that they ar,
, good, faithful honest men.
But the clerk, the marshal, the attorne,
and the street commissioner should b,
divided evenly between the two parties
J inasmuch as we have Democratic majorit.
!, in the council 1t rests entirely with tn
new mayor to say whether ''partizanshil
will he effectuatlv shut ont of the cauncil
or not. IF he sets a perfectly fsir exampl
of partnership we hope the Democrat
will follow it. His appointments will tel
whether he wants to play the role of dict
ator" and have red hot" year or no,
The Democrats desire to meet him hal
way" and divide fair and make everythin
pleasant. It is for him he say whether
shall be done or not.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

A WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. COP
LIVER On. well known firm of
HEGMAN d CO., of New York City,
were the first who introduced in this coun-
try the PURE and UNADULTRATED COP
LIVER On, The established reputation
OF Hegman q Co, as skillful and conscien-
tious pharm@ologists, is sufficient guar
antee Of itself of the purity of medicine
prepared by them. and in their prepare
ton of Cod Liver Oil, they to day prepare
it in the same careful method as they have
done Tor the past twenty-five years. It is
important for invalids to use Cod Liver Oil
with Hegman q Cos trade mark, and not
the inferior mixtures sold under the
pseudonyms of Cod Liver Oil. 50
Hegman's Cod Liver Oil can be obtained
at all first-class druggists throughout the
state Chicago Times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
The GRAND UNIoN.-"This hotel h

The GRAND UNION" This hotel has
gained wide popularity both on account
of its eligible situation-it being directly
opposite the Grand Central Depot-and
the excellent manner in which it is kept
By stopping at this house, guests save the
heavy expense of carriage hire and ex-
pressage, baggage being carried to and
| from the depot without charge. 1t is first
class in every respect, and yet the rates OF
charges are lower than at any other first
class house in the city. 1t is conducted
upon the European plan"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Completion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
whiteness makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles. tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
j. A. Pozzoui, StLouis, No., and by e.
Breunert. Emil Kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
POLICE COURT.
Before &C. Chopper, Police Magistrate

Joseph T. Nance. soldier from the
Island, was the first unfortunate for several
days. He was arrested last night and
taken to Jail by Policeman Murrin, for
being drunk and disorderly. While being
taken to jail he resisted strongly. This
morning he was fined So and costs. He
pad $2.O5. On being threatened with
another visit the jail. Mr.. Chance, who
keeps saloon on Madison street, between
Illinois and Front streets. paid the balance
of the fine for him $8.45. Mr.. Chance
was formerly a sergeant on the Island.
Nance was still pretty drunk at the trial
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

No CURE, No Pay Prof. s. Clay Todd,
M. ID. the Noted Specialist Of Fort Wayne,
Ind will be at the Harper House. Rock
Island. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday,
March 18th, 10th and Goth. His wonder
full success in the cure of Fits. Catarrh,
Deafness, Roaring in the head, Scrofula
Old Sores, Rhumatism, Consumption
Nervous Debility. Dyspepsia. Belehing o.
wind, Impotence and all Female and
Chronic diseases is well known in this city
Consultation free. and no charge 70:
services until six (6) months after cure
is expected. All should see him.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

A few years ago the manufacture of
wire cloth was confined to few houses
only, but lately this branch of industry has
grown to such proportions that now num-
erous establishments are making this class
oil goods as a specially. Prominent among
the establishments of this kind is that Of
Albert A. Arnold. successor to Samuel
Parker 4 Co., New Haven, Conn. This
house manufactures everything in the
woven wire line and carrys large stock OF
everv description of wire goods. Orders
solicited and promptly filled. See card in
this paper.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

KIDDERs AsTHAMA fAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are affording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick EFF
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhalingL a de-
|lishtiul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell & Co. Charleston. Mass. 1910
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

Strange stories are told about the va
cant house of the late Jacob Norris. It is
said that his spirit walks around the rooms
nights. and that his step and the noise of
has cane can be plainly heard on the
floors Nobody viii live in the house.
The last tenant was frightened away. by
these mysterious walks at night.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
ONE BorrLE o.

ONE BOTTLE OF PERUVIAN ALTERA-
TIVE will remove pimple or skin eruptions.
Two bottles will cure liver complaint, loss
of appetite, or debility, and three to five
bottles will cure scrofulous or venerial
faint, rheumatism, tumors of the blood.
CRUMBS PERUVIAN Alternative is the
greatest tonic and blood purifier ever dis
covered. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

Sore Throat, Cough, Cold, and similar
troubles, if sugered to progress. result in
serious pulmonary affections, oftentImes
incurable, s..Broun's Bronchial 1foches. =
reach directly the seat Of the disease, and
give almost instant relief.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

REMOVED. IN. Cohn, successor to Liv-
| ingston. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krell's confectionery. lie
has all of the latest styles of hats and caps,
gents furnishing goods, trunks. yalises,
etc. Seldom.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

A store keeper in Haverhill, Mass,
writes he has suffered with rheumatism SO
that he was scarcely able to walk at times;
he tried all kinds OF linimenss, pain killers
and reliefs without help. In 1872 he tried
Rsnne's Magic Oil and it entirely cured
hlm.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
A. NJ II o'above zero IL Is above zcEC
ga NJ 10 ST, NJ 20
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

81 LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful,
glossy. luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
Of 40 years. Is charmingly perfumed, aid
has AZ, rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-Hard coal, all
sizes, dry and carefully screened, for sale
by E. g. Frazer. Also Blossburgh coal
for blacksmiths. l5dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

STop that distressing cold with bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
BY all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
CITY !.
Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at The ANGUS 0FFCE.

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty
fish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
| is fresh, new and first class.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

The Brunswick Bros, Stephan & Hart
Co., St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Chicago,
claim to make the finest billiard tables in
use. Orders solicited and promptly filled.
r~smg 3-16d2m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Fluid lightning cures nervous headache

Prussing's White Wine Vinegar,
warranted pure and to preserve pickles
A superb article.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
ASTHMA.

THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MANUFACTURERS
l and Proprietors of DIR. r. W. Reads Celebrated
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the best
asthma remedy yet discovered: INSTANT KE.
LIEF rs GUARANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE
REFUNDED. We put up the medicine in boxes Of
three Sizes which retail for 25 cents so cents and
81. Persons remitting retail price will have tho
medicine promptly forwarded by mail. postpaid
Also samples sent free to any who desire. Prices
per doz S1.75; $3.50 and 500; gross price, $1S
$50; ST2. ETHRIDGE, FULLER & CO.,
Rome, N. 7.
For sale in Rock Island By John Bengston, Emf
R9hler, and Z. Breunert
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUsTi NO SMELL!
~ Always soft nd ready for use without dish
u VIII do more work with less labor and expense,
and give more elegant and lasting lustre than any
STOVE Polish ever produced. A stove can be dress
ed On delicate carpet without soilipg it. Manu-
Mass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
Piies-ltcnlng Plles.

Piies-Itcning Piles.
Positively cared-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin. by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded bv
a moisture like perspiration producing 4
very disagreeable and distress;ng itching
particularly at night. after getting warm
u bed. No humbug as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
KessMAN u McKIssTRY, Hudson, N, Y,
|Proprietors.
Sent By mail for SO cents.
If YOU HAVE A COUGH.
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any al
iections of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DIR. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years 5y J. j.
Dayis(now deeeasedl and you y y DC sure
| to find relief. Address ROSSMAN &
MokINSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers 10 Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayettee, In.
diana. Fuller & Fuller, Chicago, whole
sale agents.
John B. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
sala Agents, College Place n. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE
best In the world. The inventor has used this
hair, and no injury to his health proof that il Is
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless, reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tints; remedies the i'll effects Of bad dyes; leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Solo
and properly applied at BACHELORS Wig Fac
tory, No. IS Bond street, N, Y, Sold by all drug
gists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

1 NEW York, March liza foot of snow
has fallen to-day in the northern portion of
the state, and in portions Of Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont, and still snow
ing. ? az = .ea&ss
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

But Logan and ORlesby, and the Repub-
lican members. and the whiskey interest
have probably got the Tribune and Journal
folks down, and expect to secure the ap
pointment of their man.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

Railroad Time Table,
.rn.,A 4 snox ISLAND HALLWAY.
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND 4 PACIFIC q. q.

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At {. 30 Q. m. ;4:15 p, m; and 10:00p m. Trains
arrive from west as above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At $50 o. m. J.; 9:55 q. m, and $40 p. m. Train
arrive from the east as above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-18

p The water board organ, this morning,
contains ummunication from which we
nlir the fnllnuinr.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-19

The FAST MAILs.-After several months
OF trial, in which the advantage of the fast
mail service to the country has been amply
demonstrated, we learn with pardonable
indignation that, owing to the twopenny
economy of Congress, the trains are to be
discontinued after Friday next. The coun-
try does not want economy of this kind.
The Frenchman who reduced his horse
to straw day, and only failed to make
the animal live wholly on air because the
stubborn beast took it into his head to die,
seems to be the model of some of our
legislators. Here is great advance in the
mode of transmitting the mails, benefting
every class of BUSINESS, about to be abol-
lshed, not because the money that would be
spent on it would prove an improbable
investment to the country, hut b0cacse a
party the Democrats wants to 90 before
the people next November as the champion
of economy. 1t behooves the business man
OF the country to enter a persistent pro-
test against this Bourbon economy, which
has nothing but the merest demagoguery
behind it.-N. Y. Herald