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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20

6olng North-I1:15 a. IA :38 D. IN
Going South-7:30 a m; 8:2S D. m.
Palace Sleeping cars owned and onera,ad h., mi
iihe. accompany all night trains - N'-0
CONNECTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS.
AT Burlington with Toledo. peoria q warsa,, d.,
LOT Peorla, indianapolis Lafayette and Cineinnatt
with Inlcago Burlington & Quincy for f1bi
cago, keoknk. Quincy and st Louis West n nttn,n
wa ana all points in Kansas and Nebraska ana .ith
burlington Southwestern Riy for Farminytan
bloomneid and all points in Missouri and Kansas
AT columbus junction, with Chicago q Scuth
western Railroad foriW ashington aua,T eatenwor,h
AT Nlehols,wlth Mnseatine Division b q. II q "
for Mnseatine ~ = ~ u .o n
AT West Liberty, with Chicago, Rock leland q
Davenport. '' D0Shioihes, and
Al Cedar Rapids, with Milwaukee Division of u
y n q d Ior Independence. West Union Postyi1ie
anu Mc1fegof; with Chicago IL Northwestern Rail
May' LOT omana- council Bluffs and Chicago ara
"i.a dubuque & Southwestern Riy for DnhSnrna 'u
Al y aterioo and Cedar Falls WINS Jl1inois a.
Dodge and Sioux CITY. A,hpuqae' Fort
At shell Rock with Stage for Waverlv
: Al Nora junction. with MiIwanEaa q O. n,
railway, Tor Mason CITY and Charles C;t ~ haui
AtPlymouth with Milwaukee a a. psi 1,o;,,
for all points In Minnesota 5 % au' isaii"ay
n a. 81 raul for all points on Northern pac;a /
.aa.lMag, tue great Lake Superior REGION sd aiI
points North and Northwest 49, "Au ali
r, r., Is. T.. WINSLOW Genl Nanana
= IVES, aen'lPass. & Ticket Agent.
*Nor1or cH.nax Cedar Rapids. Iowa
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20
A PROTEST.

Col. Aacharle, one of the counsel fo
the Democratic candidates, filed a nile.
against the constitutionality of the board
aud protest against certain action IT,
following grounds we're set forth.
First, by section 2, of act qs 1879
creating the board of returpino ots;ooro
there Is no time fixed for the term ~
| once, and by the same section II Is nro
vlaeu mat IN case of any vacancy sby
oea,h' RESIGNATION or otherwise, by either
e on the BOARD then the vacancy shall be
nlIed by the residue of the board Tins
creating board with power Of perpet-
aa'lng Itself indefinitely aud conterrino
Sa'd power 10 certain contingencies unon
single person; that said board is an
thorlzed tn canvass and return as elected
members ii the Legislature and said
members are alone authorized to mar
ttclpate IN the organization of either
oEanch OF the legislature, aud said leo
isiature, so constituted under act a.
title 3, OF the constitution Of the state If
Louisiana, shall examine and count tbe
votes Tor governor and lieutenant cover.
nor, the direct and immediate effect IF all
OF winch Is to place power in the hands
OF hVe persons or ultimately in one person
and bis appolntees for all time. 60 defer
mine OF what persons shall be constituted
the executive and legislative branches ~
the state government; that said act IN
SAID respect is in direct conflict w;,h ,bo
constitution OF the United States and tho
state OF Louisiana, as creating roror,,
ment not Republican in form nor 49,
acter. Aoi CHAR
second, by the act under which ,be
BOARD claims to proceed, said hoard -
vested with powers judicial in their ch.r.
acteF ana IN that respect acts in conflict
with article "a of the constitution of the
state of Louisiana, " VI '"e
Third, That If the constitutianaItv of tho
law were established beyond question We
again object and protes st and excent IN Tho
manner IN which the present acting hosr3
IS constituted. Act 9S, of 1872 section
.. provides that FIVE persons. to be elected
oy the senate, from all political parties
snail be the returning officers of ali eIoo
TONS IN the state. We except, object and
protest that the act has not been co,r,rI;a9
with, as none of the members now COW,
posing said board are members RI A.
Democratic conservative party. and tbarn
tore said board is not constituted as ~
CURED by law 80
fourth, On behalf of the Democratic
electors, counsel protested against the
counting and compilation of the vote for
a. B. Levlsee and o. II. Brewster Re
pqolean electors, on the ground that
"hen Brewster was voted for he was o.
ssupylng the federal position of Tinted
plates surveyor general, and that A. R
"a ;u was United States commissioner
;, of the constitution 49, = ''o'ion
In. Inc board will determine on Monday
NJ Fhetner the argument in this protest viii
1e permitted No election was held to fiji
;1t VI vacancy on the board, which adjourned
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20
DIR. BEALE'S.
GERMAN

will efectually..
cure all diseases
arising from a
disordered liver
and s tom &C hi
such as consti-
patation, fatu-,
lence. inward
piles, fullness of
the blood to theI
head, acidity of
the s to m ach Il
nausea, heart
burn, disgust forH
% q Il fuIInaSss
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20
olAoGoN. LUCIAN ADAM
STURGEON & ADAMS

ATTORNEYS AND COUSSELoRS AT LAW
~ once In Mitchell & Lynde's block, Rock Island
NIL ~. nave complete set of Books # Abstracts q
Aitie u Lands in Rock Island County
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20

second Stree, Philadelphia, and can be purcha
d druggists. Price % cents per PACKAGE
For sale by Emil Kpcher, Rock Island
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20
BUSINESS CARDS,
McELHERNE g. O'MARA

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELoRs AT LA,
Z "a anp soncltors in Chancery Office opposi
Aeoth lsIahe Aonse, Rock IsIsnd. IL S.aIlaIn !
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20
THOMAS YATES

ts rnaaFAkED TO Do PLUMBING IN ALI, IT'S
ofahches' also, Gas and Steam Fitting.
GaIi aud have estimates made before oreierine voy
WORK done by other parties your
THOMAS YATES. (Levee lF2ock rs,sps
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20
CHE 1ailg Argns.
------------------
ROCK ISLAND. ILLINOIS.
LOUISIANA.
orant's Committee Back Down.
AND the Returning Board Invite Demo-
Gratis to Look On.
democratic Protest Against the Cons
tasntionality of the Returning
Board.

:, NEW ORLEANS, Nov. l8.-At - O'Clock
there was quite gathering at tha roo,a
IN the returning board. Messrs Casa.
naVa, and Wells, of members IF ~ =
board, were there. Judge T-nmbnIi N
Judge Stallo, Gov. Palmer and Az O.,
McHenry, of the northern DemoeraFs
ana Democratic committee which bas
charge OF the evidence TO be nresantaa -,
tn the part Of the Democrats. were nresoot ~
neie were number of Republicans
present also. There was a delsn I,
1911, lug on the part of the board on
so ooouh . u the absence of Messrs. Ander-
on d 40 nenner. The board met at II. 80
nroo,,~o iAeo the sergeant-at arms to
board. 'ue neetihg OF the
s.; AL ~ ANDERSON, member of the board
can. .Iere were good many distinguished
n;tr e.eu1en Id the city who would desire to
on h;S inc proceedings of the board, and
ha nh h9 uio'i'h i've OF each political party. to
a ~ on9Sen oy each party. were invited to
~ h anu De present at the meetings IT
sor,, n2e.o "illle engaged in eanyassine and
~ pl:ihs 'ne returns, and ascertaining and
ns eoaa55ing the result of said election for
PRESIDENTIAL electors, in their canacity ss
private citizens of eminent reputation b;sh
ceedings, 0'"0iS ol the pro-
A meeting Of Democrats apnointea -
following tot remain here and he r ~. .
sent TO witness the counting of votes p bs
the returning board; John NJ. Palmer on ~
Lyman fp Trumbull of Illinois; VIM, B;g Ia
OF rennsylyania; Geo B, Smith, Of Wis
oonsln' and Z. Il. Watson, of Ohio,
A question was raised as to whether ytLe
board could begin the COMPILATION 400
canvass until all of the returns had haan
received. 1t was determined. ,howeve p'9 FL
commence on Monday, the 10th inst and
to take up the parishes either ALPHABET
cally or by congressional districts, Col |
lacharie, Chairman of the Democratic
Committee on election returns. reouested |
to know whether the Epresence of counsel
representing the Democratic candidates
would be allowed during the Deliberations
Of the board. The president replied that
only in cases where disputed points arose
you'd counsel for both parties be called in
He added that counsel would be permitted
10 inspect the returns when they were
'pened and in order to see whether thew
lad been tempered with.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20

Col. Zacharie, one of the counsel for
the Democratic candidates, filed pIea
against the constitutionality Of the hoprd
aud protest against certain action IT,
following grounds we're set forth.
E~et l. 'h"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20
EnameIIed Pine.

~ THE ENAMELLED PIPE, 1T WILL Non
common iron pipe. Is positively THE grsr thina
t0I water service pipe. have the exclusive acenrS
~ hoeh 1slahe FRED HASS
Store in Star RIaek
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20

PKEPARED TO DO ALL KINDS OF IoC
work also to repair Sewing Machines
All kinds of Safe Work Speciality.
alley. e' soo'h OF IN
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20
MISCELLANEOUS
HAIR DYE.

BATCHELoR's CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
s Dess IA tne world The inventor has used this
bp;ehae9 HAIR DYE for 81 years with benefit to the
air ana injury to his health; proof that IT Is
me only true and perfect Dye, Harmless reliable
tints remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes: leaves
the mar soft and beautiful Black or Brown sold
ana properly applied &C BACHELORS Wig Fac
gists- - OH oiug
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20
6. NJ. KELLER. MI. u.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Residence cor
orleans and Ohio streets next door TO Koeh!eras
tDrts store. once over Benser i Thomas Drug
=. =. T-1ad&t.-1r
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-20
kDWAED D. SWEENEY. vr1rYAxy.nxsc,
SWEENEY e JACKSON
CHAS. FTERTC

a ATTORNEYS AND COUN5ELLORs AT LAW
onee-CoF Eagle and Illinois streets Rock Isl
The New York herald., 1876-07-02

oe ceremonies on tie Exposition grounds At night
therc VIII be general illumination and n display OF
hre"orgs IN Independence square, and al midnight
lnirtrcrht "ais, for each state viii sound out
ne tent,nnial anniversary OF Independence.
invitations TO witness the demonstration on the even
ng OF the Sd aud 10 participate liz the observances OF
ne Fourih have lern by General Hawley To the
sovernors of all the States aud Territories OF the Union
and from several OF their intention TO be
prcseut have bocn received From Governors
McCrcery. OF Kentucky, and Rice, of Massachusetts,
teegrams we're received Saturday the former stat
ing that he would be here the 3d. and the latter that
he would arrive tho Fourth but without staff or
escort.
Oe OF the attractions OF the Fourth ut the Exhibi-
ton VIII be grand .isical entertainment in the main
building, ia which Gimores band is expected TO take
part
The New York herald., 1876-07-02
A CHURCH IN DIFFICULTIES.

The congregation Of the East Reformed church. al
the OF Bedford avenue and Madison street,
Brooklyn of which the Rev Dr. J. Hastcad Carroll 10
pastor have been forced through the pressure OF the
times, to give up their ha ,dsome cdllce and short
time IL wl in all probability, be knocked down by tho
auctoneer to the highest bidder The ed6ce cost
$3.50 600 and the Manhattan Lie Insurance Company
held mortgage on 1t of Slo0, 200 The congregation
have shrugged for the past three four pay the
debts OF tue churcn but the mortgage was too heavy and
they unable 10 meet II. Tho church
organized about twenty live years ago, AMI Dr. Carroll
has been the pastor Tor The our They rst
worsbipped IN stable but their numbers increased
they succeeded In getting church During the pas
torate OF Dr. Carroll the membership has largely ia
creased aud at the present time there about 500
communicates Resolutions OF regret at their inan-
cial embarrassment and tneir deep sorrow at being
obliged to separate from their beloved pastor
passed by the congregation Dr. Carroll will preach
his farewell sermon Sunday next.
The New York herald., 1876-07-02
TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO A PASTOR.

The parting Of the Rev. p. McGovern from his con-
grcgaiion Bergen Point Friday was most touch
ing expression of veneration and gratitude TO pastor
from his flock. ge was presented with purse contain
ing muniicent sum OF money. procession Was then
formed and tho pastor escorted through the prn
cipa streets OF the city the Central Railroad depot
Father Mct;overn was seated IN a carriage with ,he
Rev John A. Kelly, OF South Amboy, the ''pioneer OF
East Jerscy.r At the depot the parting OF most
affecting character Tho crowd throngcd around the
railroad car and what with the weeping OF and
the cries oi farewell from men with uncovered
heads the pastor was completely overcome. Father
Mctiovcrn was most excellent pastor He was trans
errcd his earnest request t0 keyport for the bcns
his health, and he Will be succeeded by the Rev.
Joseph Dalton. OF Newark.
The New York herald., 1876-07-02
THE NEwsBOY MURDER.

Deputy Coroner Cushman yesterday made autopsy
on the body OF John Dolan, tho ncwsboy who was
stabbed by his companion, "Rocks," on Friday after.
noon. lie found incscd wound OF the Ghost one
inch the right OF the mcdian line just beneath the
fourth RIB. penetrating the right Of heart
Death was due to shock from Injuries received.
The New York herald., 1876-07-02
NOT SUICIDAL MANIA.

The statement that Mr.. Charles Dbbcl taken u
Bellevue Hospital because OF attempts to commit sui.
eide proves to be incorrect. lie was suffering from
nervous asthma and had never attempted suicide The
error grew out OF confusion OF names. Mr. Dibbo
naturally objects u be con nsId.red suicidal mamma
The New York herald., 1876-07-02
rwENrY-rHrRD REGIMENT.

Yesterday afternoon the rwenty-third regiment len
Brooklyn for Camp Woodward, Paramount Park, Phila-
dephia. large proportion OF the elite Of the sis
city thronged the streets to the previous to
the regiments departure. At halfpast twelve O'Clock
the assembly sounded and the regiment marched
to the armory promptly time, With Conternos band
at its head The eight companies. of twenty
four files front, in column, with band and
drum corps Colonel Ward. with field and stan officers
mounted, presented splendid appearance. The march
down Woughby avenue to Cumberland street,
thence to Lafayette and Schermcrnorn Court and Mon
tasuc streets. Around the Academy Of Music the
throng very dense and the cheering vocif
The review took place at the
ncr of Clinton and Montague strects A
large stand for the reviewing party, at whose hesd
acting Mayor French, was erected at TINS point
and both profusey and beautifully decorated As
the reg marched past its appearance was in the
highest degree creditable. The column proceeded TO
the Wall street ferry whence they crossed to Jersey
City and took trains for Philadelphia The people Of
Brooklyn feel well satisfied that the Twenty third will
ttngly represent them In the metropolis OF Pennsyl
The New York herald., 1876-07-02
CENTENNIAL DINNER IN LONDON.

LONDON June II, 1876
The centenary OF American independence was
deemed by large number of American citizens resid-
ing in London suitable occasion for social gathering
in commemoraton OF that event. twas resolved to
hold dinner on the Fourth at the Westminster Palace
Hotel o'clock. The diplomatic representative
Of the United States will preside the OCCASION sup
ported by the following gentlemen and others =
Messrs Russell Sturgis, j. = Morgan, Hugh McCu-
loch, S. Endcoit Peabody, Osgood Field, William A.
Richardson and Major General 5. p. Hcintzellaan.
The New York herald., 1876-07-02
STABBING AFFRAY.

Al ten O'Clock yesterday morning Alice Brown,
colorcd, aged twenty-onc OF No 81 Thompson street,
was stabbed the face during quarrel with Oscar
Fletcher, also coorcd Fletcher escaped. The wo.
mans wounds are not dangerous.
The New York herald., 1876-07-02
A BODY IDENTIFIED.

The body Of An unknowu man found on Friday in ths
Sound was yesterday identified that Of George
Zuckschwcrdt keeper OF lager beer saloon 10 York 4
vic, who was drowned ON Decoration Day while o.
hshirs excursion
The New York herald., 1876-07-02
DEPARTURE OF CENTENNIAL TROOPS.
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT GONE TO PHILA-

DELPHIA FOR ENCAMPMENT
The Seventh regiment took its departure from this
city yesterday morning for Philadelphia. The CON-
mand will encanp the Centennial grounds for
week. The the armory prior to the hour
fixed for the Assem- bly, were interesting we'll
citing, for with such movement IN contemplation
there was much to be done in the way OF prepara-
ton. From early dawn until seven, O'Clock.
when the regiment took up its limo OF
march, and officers tramping up aud
down stars and apparently causing NO end OF con-
fuson, but in reality completing tho thousand and one
MINOR details incident TO the day. Al Ieugth the
drums beat aud the several companies were
marching into the street, the whole
command assembling in Lafayette place. In few
minutes after the reglmental formation complete,
Seventh took up line Of march, passing through
Fourth street into Broadway and thence to Corandt
street, where the regiment passed over the ferry TO
Jersey City. There a special train awaited the CON-
mand, and BY eight O'Clock 1t was all aboard aud on for
the City of Brothcry Love. Adjutant Fitzgerald re-
ported that there were over 800 men in line and
Colonel Clark stated that by the afternoon train large
detachment OF those unable to so with the main body
would 60 forward IL Is confidently hoped that fully
200 will remain camp duty during the time
specified. The appearance Of the regiment vas an I'm
posing one, and while on the march there was much
cheering and enthusiasm
The New York herald., 1876-07-02

celebration ON the Fourth The penjacola, Ports
mouth jamestown and he monitor cdmanche no
sides French ofwsr VIII take part IN he wal
engagement They VIII bombard Lime Rock with
solid shot and shell at a distance Of three aud
tery and the California light artillery rom
Fort Point Tue sailing vessels jamestown ani Ports
mouth will anchor inside of Alcatraz Islani and open
lre at a range Of about s. 900 yards Owing TO the
change in naval tactics since the introduction OF
with the vessels. which viii sail IN a WIDE
circle at distsnce OF some 2, 500 yards from Lime
Point each ship delivering her broadside as the point
comes abeam. About nifty guns VIII be ired by each
vessel, when cease lring' will bc signalled and Q
steam fleet will steam into second position inside Of
the Alcaraz. tho left OF the sailing lec from which
1t will open hre old lighter anchored to the left Of
the first fleet position The British war vessels
on their way TO this port will invited take post
ton IN line II they arrive in time. Express wagons
carriages and other conveyances VIII De at Clay and
Kearny TO take visitors to the top OF the hs, from
which the action may be witnessed The committee
having painted SIX seven II c-szc
PORTRAITS OF GENERAL WASHINGTON,
and other historic places. These will be suspended
over the street, appropriately embelished with nagx
Notices will also be the streets tho
line OF march which will inscribed the names of
the prominent battles OF the Revolution The Pio
Will be out IN full force The Turner's will appear
in 80 costume with number OF emigrant wagons drawn
by tenms while their advance VIII be occasionally
checked by attacks from Indians, ambushea behind
Lcighboring lampposts, giving to those who never
the prarcs idea OF the trials those who rs
the wilderness. The ''Conunsntals" will take
part the members being dressed as nearly as
possible after the style of Revolutionary grand
fathers. The Odd Fellows VIII turn out about l,Uo0
strong
Then carnival ball and grand decorations. as
the following circular addressed to the citizens, will
show:'Your attention is particularly called to the
fact that wires running Through the streets on which
you located have been erected bv the Centennial
Committee Tor the purpose OF enabling you to decorate
in front OF your premises at very moderate A
string OF flags be thrown 10 the building op
poslie and the expense, which will be but trling,
divided between yourself and your ncigbor the
way In this manner, II you Will lend your attention
IT, the streets be decorated In very handsome
inexpensive style, and the result Will be pleasure
qualification all The committee earnestly hope
that you will do everything IN your power 10 render
this portion OF the programme success and In doing
the general gala day appearance OF the
Queen City of the Pacific We respectfully request that
You will decorate at once. and induce your ncghbors
TO do likewise"
The New York herald., 1876-07-02

The Centennial Fourth Is to be so generally held
grand tcis DAY n this STATE thai II impossible To give
details % all The following are a few Of the towns.
With the names OF The historians aud ngaged
tor the occasion on:--Duriggton-Hon. Lucius IL Chit
tendcn. Of New York Camoridgo--Edwin whceock,
historian. Pulp N. Giccd, orator ~. Johnshury--
Genvfa J, |. Chamberlain, OF Name Ncr.cnnes-
Fred l.. Woodbridge. Rrandon-N. 4. Bryant OF
lstnn Wooastocs-CE CEauncey Richardson. historian;
4 J.. Marsh. orator Bcnningon-Hiland Hal.
Nr-'hAed-JDnn Grc.ory. lyndOnviile-John b.
Mead ana &. ". Willard wndsor--kev scwa
: Cutting o Rochester y. y. i1ndonderry--Iames
L. Martin. Ess. waIin. .otd--Davld NJ Ncho-
fIits.ord-.>tcphcn A. Walker. OF New
YORK. Oralisbury--A. j. Sanborn. of Bernardston,
Mass Poultney Joseph JosHn, historlan Rev. John
GoaGby. orator. strsnord-James Barrett Randolph-
5dwsrd Congni, historian; a n. icavenworth orator
Sgrlugac,d--Judgc Ciossou, historian. AT Morrstown
the Spir!usists Viii hod celebration. with address
by MrS Emma ". Paul Riohiord and fuubrIage viii
each display their rasr,o;slu ny iorse rot& Among
The other towns which celebrate, but which have not
perfected herr arrangements are Jamaica Norris