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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Lieut. Walter
Walton, assistant inspector of the life
saving service on the North Carolina coast,
makes a report in relation to the loss of
the Huron, showing that Evan O'Neil, a
fisherman of Nagshead, discovered the
Huron coming on shore at l 80 A. NJ. on
the morning the disaster occurred. She
drifted and pounded along the outer edge
of the bar and finally struck broadside on.
He heard shouts and screams on board
the stranded vessel; saw rockets go up,
followed by burning signals from end to
end, SO that even the light rigging iand
men could be plainly seen; boat on the
starboard side full of men disappeared; ;
when the foremast fell, the shouting and
screaming continued and in about an hour
and quarter after he first discovered the
ship, signalling ceased and all was dark
ness. O'Neil then went home. ate his
breakfast and did not return to the wreck
until after sunrise. He knew where the
keeper of the life saving station lived, only
two and half miles distant; had good
boat and free wind to go and return in
side of Roanoke island and yet he remained
silent and Indifferent for three hours. The
report concludes 1t is shocking to record
that out of ninety.one bodies found, about
twelve of whom were officers, not single
trinket such as would be deemed relic by
the relatives of the dead, was found on the
bodies. Watches and chains, money. and
even finger rings, had been stripped off by
those who first found the bodies as they
washed up. Good evidence is found in
the case of Lieut. Simmonds, whose third
and fourth fingers of the left baud had
been scratched and gouged by body rob-
bcrs in their haste to secure their i'll gotten
booty.
The public debt statement will be issued
on the I'd of January, instead of the 1st of
the month, as usual
/ Senator Patterson's condition is much
improved tonight. His physicians say
there is good change for the better.
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TELEGRAs.P1EHIC. As.P1E
tzessgrapasdtotAs Roek1ssand Argu..l
To-Day's Dispatches.
FOREIGN.
WAR NEWS.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-A correspondent at
the headquarters of the Russian Rustchuk
army says, snow is over two feet deep and
all operations are suspended. Two soldiers
and many beasts have perished. Trans.
Danube at Sistova and Petroshane is in
terrupted. There are no sIedges here to
replace the wagons rendered useless by the
snow. The quarter masters department
has declared it cannot supply food for the
cavalry here, and one regiment of Cossacks
is about to start for Roumania to obtain
provender, The best authorities concur in
the opinion that the Russian bridges across
the Danube must all go in few days,
when communication will be completely
cut off until the river is frozen enough to
permit crossing on the ice. 1t the winter
is of ordinary vigor, field operations will
be impossible. Osman Pasha arrived at
at Bucharest Wednesday last, his wound
| is progressing favorably. 1t is believed he
will be interned at Moscow. Prince
Charles, of Roumania, returned tc
Bucharest Thursday.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 2S.-England's
reply to the Porte's circular has not yet
been received, but Layard has been in.
structed to sound the Porte on several
points relative to the condition of peace.
TRANCE.
| PARIS, Dec. 2S.-A Paris correspon
dent telegraphs the cabinet has determin.
ed to prosecute sub-prefect Gaillae, de.
partment of Tarn, for insulting President
McMahon, to whom he wrote a letter OF
resignation, describing the president al
marshall of France who was wanting il
allegiance to his sworn faith. The Ultra
republican papers demand Impeachment
of the late Rochebouet ministry for alleged
INTENDED coup-de-etat. President McMa
hon has expressed to Dufauer. president O
the council, his uueasiness lest the prose
cution of the projects should result from
investigations of the electoral inquiry
commission, The marshal deprecated thu
revival Of party passions and urged his
own conciiatory attitude should be recip
4 rocated; Dufauer assured him if any pro
Isecutionssresulted from the inquiry they
would not be based on simple obedience t.
orders but on deliberate personal ex
cesses.
/ ITALY.
| ROME, Dec. 2S.-Che Pope held con
sistory at the vatican to-day, and Mon
euguem Moretti and Pelligrine were nom
; mated as cardinals, and some bishop
were appointed. The Pope delivered
short alocution thanking the cardinals 70
their solicitude concerning his health. an
asking them to pray Gods help for th
church and to preserve unimpaired tn
mind of the head, whose body was ailing
{. Gambetta Is expected here for the in
formal conference with the new ministr
on the policy of Italy toward the Vatacia
and on the eastern question.
GERMANY.
BERLIN, Dec. 2S.-Estimates for th
: next year have been submitted to the fed
eral council, they exceed those of last yea
by million marks. The government Pre-
pose an increase fer the navy Of $4,000
marks in the ordinary department an
100000 marks in the extraordinary d.
partment.
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schenck's Mandrke Pills

Will be found to possess those qualities necessary
to the total eradication OF all billions attacks prompt
to start the secretions of the liver, and give q
healthy tone to the entire system. Indeed, it is no
ordinary discovery in medical science to have in
vented a remedy for these stubborn complaints,
which develop all the results prodnced by here
tofore free Of calomel, mineral justly dreaded
by mankind, and acknowledged to be destructive
in the extreme to the human system. That the
properties of certain vegetables comprise all the
virtues of calomel without its injurious tendencies
is now an admitted fact, rendered indsputable by
scientific researches; and those VINO use the Man
drake Pills will be fully satisfied that the best
medicines are those provided by nature in the
| common herbs and roots of the fields.
These Pills open the bowels and correct all bill
lous arrangements without saivation or any OF tht
injurious effects of calomel or other poisons. Th'
secretons Of bile is promoted by these pills viii
be seen by the altered color of the stools and dis
appearing of the sallow complexion and clearsin!
of the tongue.
| Ample directions for use accompany each box o
| pills Prepared only by j. II. Schenck d Son. q
their principal office, conner Sixth and Arch Street
| Philadelphia, and for sale by all druggists an
| dealers.
| Price 25 cents per box.
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THE SUN.
1878. NEW YORK. 1873.

1878. NEW YORK. 1873.
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scriptions, THE SUN would remind the friends
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The SUNDAY edition of THE SUN is an eight page
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S.-James d.
Burke. messenger in the Office of comp
troller of currency. has 5een arrested on a
charge of robbing United States mails.
The president to-day. signed a full
pardon for Frank S. Hinkle, convicted in
November last of forgery.
Probably the question of recognizing
Diaz viii be formally considered next week.
The cabinet also gave attention to the
wishes of the Nez Perce Indians to return
to United States government. and it awaits
further advlces before final decision.
q At the cabinet session to-day Mexican
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OHIO.
Netter's Statement Concerning Meter
Co.. of New York.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 28.-Mr. Albert Net
ter of the recent banking firm of Meter 4
Co.. of New York, who is at the Grand
Hotel of this city, stated in an interview
as to the re. hypothecating feature of then
business, that it was simply a question ol
interest. that one firm in New York ha,
to day Sl2,00O,000 borrowed on such Sc
eurities, it got the securities for money
loaned on them, and in turn re-borrowed
the money on them from insurance anC
trust companies. Mr.. Meter stated tina
the money they owed was not to widows
or orphans but to Wall street sharks Whc
have gotten every dollar that we had ant
cornered us until we were compelled t.
lay down and quit: there is no truth in th
reyort that had absconded with with
100000 Gabriel Meter is with on
lawyer in New York.
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weather prnhahilitias

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S.-The Signal
Service observations taken at 10 o'clock
this forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night:
Indications for the northwest, for upper
Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys:
Rising barometer, cooler, north and east
winds, possibly backing to southeast,
cloudy weather. and light rains or snow.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-12-28

NASHVILLE, Dec. 27-The legislature
having reached no result in the settlement
of the state debt. passed a resolution to-
day to adjourn sine de at noon tomorrow.
The senate bill to compromise the state
debt at fifty cents, graded interest at four.
five and six per cent. was defeated in the
house altar an amendment to make the
interest four per cent for fifteen. and six
per cent. for fifteen years, the high tax
men voting againstit because not in compli.
ance with the proposition of the bond
holders, which was fifty cents and six pei
cent, interest.
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Anthracite and BlOssburg
COAL !!
At
Erazier's Warehouse, on Levee


THE SUBSCRIBER is MANUFACTURER AND
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will have the medicine promptly forwarded by mail
postpaid. Also samples sent free to any one who
gross price, $1s; S86; $72 Whoiesale agents John
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Address A. ETHRfDGE, Rome, II. Z.
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Reason of Don Carlos Expulsion

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-A Paris correspon-
dent telegraphs, it is reported that Don
Carlos was ordered to quit France partly
in consequence of ex-Queen Isabella s
overtures to him. These overtures are
regarded as an expression of her displeas-
ure at the marriage OF King Alphonso.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-12-28

MANCHESTER. N. H., Dee. % The
bank commissioners have cut down the
depositors of Derry Savings bank 25 pei
cent. The shrinking was caused by bad
paper and poor Investment. 1t is stated
the bank win pay only four per cent. inter.
est on the remaining assets.
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Barclay st. r1re.-Body Pound.

New YORK, Dec. 28.-The body of a
man was found to-day in the ruins of the
Barclay street fire. 1t may be identified
by piece of watch chain.
The body found to-day in the ruins Of
the Barclay street fire has been identified
as that Of Engineer Herzeberger.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-12-28
PENNSYLVANIA

WLKsBARRE, Dec. 27.-Ten men con-
victed of riot, in interfering with mining
operations last August, were to-day SEN
fenced to pay fines varying from $40 to
800, and Imprisonment from thirty days
to nine months.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-12-28
NEW YORK.

New YORK, Dec. 2s.-It is understood
here that U. S. Grant junior, has been
appointed special assistant U. S. District
Attorney for the preparation of old and
delayed customs cases.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Il. G. FARRELL's GENUINE ARABIAN LINI.
MENT is most extraordinary medicine, the truth
OF which Is placed beyond doubt by the vast sales
Of the article and the many cures being daily per-
other medicines and the skill of the best physicians
IN the world. 1t is composed OF balsams, extracts
and gums peculiar to Arabia-possessing in a can
centrated torn, all their stimulating anodyne pen.
etrating unetous and revulsive properties and the
same which, ages ago, were used by the "Sons OF
the Desert with such miraculous success, in cur
ing the diseases of both man and beast.
Read the following remarkable cure, which should
OF itself place
II. G. FARRELL'S ARABIAN IMMINENT
far beyond any similar remedy.
Mr.. H. g. Farell-Dear Sir; Actuated by sense
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stance Of the utility of your great medicine NY
terrible disease, which in less than six hours
Frustrated 1t to total helplessness, The limbs be-
came so rigid that not a joint could be bent; the
flesh turned black and cold and entirely deprived
OF feeling; the eyes fixed, partially closed and al
together blind. following thiswas deafness to al
SOUNDS the spine became contracted and so curved
that when lying nts back the head and heels only
touched. Indeed, the chlld presented every ap
pearance OF being dead. Immediately on the at
tack, the family physician called in, and fol
three weeks he abored to restore it to feeling, but
all in vain, athoua h 1t was bstered dozen timet
and various rubefacient Liniments applied. A con
sultSt1on of physicians then held, but to nc
| purpose, the was then brought before tht
| Medical Society, but nothing could be suggested
which had not already been done, and the doctor
then told me he could do nothing more, we tneI
commenced applying your Liniment freely over the
l entire length OF the spine, and you may imagine
parents JOY, when, after few applications, re
| turning animation was apparent, ana 1t rapidly re
covered with the exception of the sight. which die
i not become perfection near month. The child Ii
l now healthy and robust can be. Five othe
| cases of the same kind occurred previously in M
neighboorhoOd, all of which died. when there is NJ
I doubt If your Liniment had been used they woul(
have recovered. HENRY G. CLELAND,
| Peoria.
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Secrets for ladies q Gents.
- Sent free for 2 Stamps. Address
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Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
specialties at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed IF
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affairs was the subject of much conversa'
ton, though nothing new was presented,
and no definite results followed.
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stI1 Another Bank Suspension
NYACK, N. Y, Dec. 28.-The Rockland
county national bank has suspended.
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A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
5iscretions of youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cav loss Of manhood, &C, viii send recipe that
win cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary In South
America. Send q self-addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN' Station D, Billie House
New York City,
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Bank Recsiver Appointed.

SaAA 6sSS0As0G APPoA0eSNs
New YORK, Dec. ga receiver has
been appointed for the Jersey City Saw
ings bank.
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HORSE AND CATTLE FOOD.
Important Information
STOCK BREEDERS & FEEDERS.
ThOr1ey's Improved
Horse & Cattle Food,

commended by thousands of voluntary testimoni-
ais from the best stock men in America. Hear
what they say of 1t:
~ have no hesitation in commencing it strongly
to all stock men. WIN. Smith: 'RaYensWoou
Farm" Detroit, Mich.
THE animals are very fond of it, and keep in
frst-class condition. If 1t were better known
among stock men we are sure they would not hes
itate to use IL largely. john 2. Sanborn, Collec-
tor Of Customs A. L. Stebbins, Manager Tor avery
& Murphy, Port Huron, Mich.
Horse and Cattle Breeders use 1t, because 1t gives
strength to weakened animals, improves the WIND,
Increases the appetite, and gives smooth and
glossy skin, indicating perfect health Stock feed
ers use it. because it will fatten in surprisingly
short time. Dairymen use it, because cows give
more and richer milk. Calves and pigs thrive BY
its use and 1t is equally eficaciOus with dogs anc
poultry Everybody uses it because II Is the cheap
est and the best food in America. Used only as {
condiments tablespoonful to q feed, thoroughly
mixed, at each feeding. Two n boxes retailing 8
50 C, or $12 per hundred fbs. For prices, etc. al
dress,
Thorley Horse & Cattle Food Co
100 vanBuren St., CHICAGO.
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FINANCIAL
SIS. SEQ, SiOO, $500, $500.

The reliable house of ALEX. FROTHINGHAM
& CO., No. II Wall street, New York publish a
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
Weekly Financial Report. which they send free to
any address. In addition To large number of edi-
torials on financial and other topics, 1t contains
very full and accurate reports of the sales and
standing of every stock, bond and security dealt in
at the Stock Exchange. Messrs. FRoTHIEGHAA &
Co., extensive brokers of large experience and
tried integrity. In addition to their stock broker
age business they sell what are termed Privileges"
or "Puts and Calls now one Of the favorite meth
DDS of legitimate speculation Their advice is val
liable, and by following it many haYe made for
unes.-[New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-12-28
CannDhOrine !

Il the most effectual remedy sold, is luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant lief
will not grease stain the most delicate fabric,
hos a pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will tmme-
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Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh. Headache and
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MATHEWS
LIQUID STARCH GLOSS

Gives q splendid gloss and finish TO all starched
goods, making them WHITTIER AND CLEARER ttan
wax or anything else, and prevents the iron from
sticking. Trial bottle free.
put mn in 4-oz bottles, price 15c. Sold by Gro
GERS apd Druggists.
Al. MATHEWS s. CO., IS Murray St., N. Y.
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PATENTS.
PATENTS.

f. A. LEHMANN, Solicitor Of Patents, Washing
ton D. @, NoPateut No Pay sendfor Circular
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ST. 1884. INC. 1874.
ALLAN HAY Co.,
PerfunerS,
ST. 1884.
INC. 1874.

soap g CanQl0 manuIaCGureIS IS
FULL LINE OF
TOILET FANCY SOAPS
FOR THE NOTION TRADE.
Sole Agents for j. C. & =. Fields Patent OZo
KRRIT and ORNAMENTAL ENGLISH CAN
DIES, UNITED STATES SERVICE SOAP, Etc
ALLAN HAY CO.,
l179 Broadway. NEW YORK.
"Among the most beautiful of the British pro-
ductions in the departments of Wax and Candle
Works of the Great Exhibition are the Ozokerit
Candles of J. @. q z. Field, London They include
larger variety of colors and sizes, for the parlor
the boudoir and the banquet, hut their purity and
brilliancy are wonderful, commanding universal
admiration. One kind is marked so as to indicate
the hours OF the night, certain length being burn
ed in certain time. These beautiful candles may
be seen at the Allan Hay Company Depot, 1159
Broadway, who are sole agents for the United
States.-l New York Observer.
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ST. LOUIS : sucK ISLAND R.R,
zocx ISLAND = PEozlA RAILWAY.

Leave Rock Island at 900 a. m. and 100 p. N. Ar
irving at Cable at II 10 a. m, and 500 p. IN.
Leave Cable at 630 a. m, and 12:45 D. M Arriving
at Rock Island at $40 a. m, and 5 90 p. m.
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RHEUAlATISM-Some six months could not
walk without the help of q crutch; tried phYsl-
clans and many kinds of advertised cures without
benefit. Six bottles of Fenton's Matchless Syrup
cured me. CAPT GEO HAND.
SALT RHEUM- Eight bottles made perfect and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-05
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASuiSGrOS, Monday, June l, lSI7
Tic monthly rcpOg: Of Chif Special Agent Parker
shows tnat % PERSONS have oldcec d in robbery ana
other violations OF the postal laws tie last month.
Nearly all alo officers OF the postal service, but among
tie number thcc unworthy employees OF me Neic-
,or, EfqgsIs IHr EO3tccpcF5 Idy0- e. BlliUu x Co.
and several other PROMINENT firms OF New-fOrk and
other cities detc,ie IN r1b1lns valuable letters after
Doucr ,iycry from the PJsj-p lice IN manner cacu-
,ici 20 throw Suspicion OF tho losses upon the Post
Ofce Departments.
The chief Of the Bureau Of Statistics has published
statement shuvine that there exported during the
month Of April, 1871 l34OtC yards of cotton goods
Of tie value of iOjj.907. and OF other manufactures
Of cotton Slil.J39 total, T,2J0JJ0 an increase in
value the exports IN april 1870, 0 l9Ojs, or 80
ror cent or tlc exports ~ April 1871 43 per cent,
S57S.I32, were shipped TO inc United Klgdom and
british possessions
NJ Maurice Defosse Belgian Minister 10 this country,
who is the umpire OF the Joint Fishery Commission be-
tween Great Britain ami the United States, leaves here
ns week nor Halifax on business connected with the
position DARING mis- absence NJ. Amedee Vanaeu Nest
will acc as Charge dAhtlics.
Secretary Eyart, returned 10 Washington This morning