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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
pRosPEcTus.
THE UNION.
MONTGOMERY BLAIR, Editor,
ublished every morning, tSHndays excepted, al
927 D Street N. W, WASHINGTON, DC,
LY HENRY PoLKINHoRN.
~ Address, Box 4S4, City p. O.a

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pies ~ Po'
IHE UNION Is the only Democratic daily publish
ca at the seat of Government. 1t ls dedicated 10
tue dispassionate discussion of the events and is
sues OF the hour. In the language of the initial ed
!orlai, the Immediate object sought il the estab-
llsnment OF this paper is 10 aid in preventing the
nation from being subjected TO the ills which must
result from placing its Chief Magistracy in ahey-
ahcs, and frustrating the great reforms of admins
ramon and finance de reed by the vote of OVEN
per- and we hope so to conduct the paper as to
demonstrate its utility to the country at large and
70 secure such support from the people as to assure
u success and permsnency.1
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

INTERMITTENT FEVER Is so common IN
the country as scarcely to need comment.
The causes which produce it are such as
cold, irregular living, over exertion, low
spirits, night air, exposure to m;asmatic
exhalatioDs, &c, In large cities where
edge tools and agricultural implements are
manufactured, the grinder protects his
lungs from the injurious effect of the DUST
flying off the griEdstone by wearing 9
respirator. The coal miner ere he descends
the shaft provides himself with a safety
lamp to guard against fire damp. Now il
is equally necessary for those who arc
brought in contact with any Of the causes
leading to intermittent fever, to provide
themselves with that we'll known anC
highly esteemed remedy against it, the
HOME STOMACH BITTERs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

a depressed, irritable state of mind
weak nervous, exhausted feeling,
mo energy Or animation; confused
mead, weak memory. often with de.
niiitatsng, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
andiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUEIpHREVS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. as.
II tones up the system, arrests dischA -e dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. M reiuye.
mates the entire system. It is per1ectly harm.
less and always efficient. Z Price $5, for package
OF nye boxes and large 81 vial of powder. which
Is important In old, serious cases or 81 per single
oox Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
op receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS,
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MASVCINR co.
30. sea BROADWAY, II. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

THE GRAND UNION HOTEL OF New
York opposite Gtana Central Depot,
is one of the most popular of tie New
York city first class hotels 1t is so con-
veniently located to the Grand Central
Depot, that all expense of carriage ard
baggage expressage is saved its guests.
Persons contemplating visiting or passing
through New York. will do well to give
the Grand Union a trial The Grand
Union supplies every advantage offorded
by first class hotel, while the rates o.
charges are moderate, being suited to the
stringency of the times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

Of the various processes Of manufacture
and exchange which make up the life of
benefit to the community, some are merely
the agencies of evil We entitle the
merchant or manufacturer who deals in
products of essential Importance a public
benefacter. B. 7. Babbltt is notable
example, for his goods have ruled the
marts and homes of the land. His acme
of achievement, however, is found in his
Toilet Soap, an article for the toilet and
bath beyond comparison, and one destined
to add to his reputation even more than q
very successful past.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
Piles--1tohing Piles

POSitiUely cured-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 by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disa greeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
IN bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
ROssMAN d MCKINsTRY, Hudson, Y,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for SO cents.
If YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any az
tections Of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DIR. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years by j. j.
Davis(now deceased) and you v j be sure
| to find relief. Address ROSSMAN &
McklNSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayettee, In.
diana. Fuller u Fuller, and VanSchaack.
Stevenson x Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
John f. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents, s College Place N. Y,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
Tie Stage of Water in the Rizer.


On the 4th of December the river closed
at this point, the stage of the water at
that time being feet and tenths of a
foot above low water mark at 6 o'clock in
the morning and at noon. At 6 in the
evening the river had raised to 4 A; on the
9Th at 6 o'clock in the morning it gagged
8 80 and at noon 3.38; and in the evening
rose to 5.4; and from that time I'M
till the 3lst it continued to rise about one
foot every day and fall one foot at night
the gauge ranging from about As to SIS
while the mean stage for the month was at
e A. NJ. 400; at noon, All, and at P. M,
4.89.
On the lst inst, at o'clock in the morn
ing, the river gagged AS, and during
the day fell to Al, and since then has con
tinued to fall slowly but not going below
four feet until the morning of the l4th
when itfeli one tenth and gagged 80
but at noon it rose again to Al and since
then has varied about two tenths, but
rather inclined to rise, until YESTERDAY
when it gagged Al again all day bu
during the night rose one tenth, and thi,
morning gagged AZ, above low water
mark.
| HARD Coal at FraZers warehouse or
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
The odious Road Tax.
The Union SAWS


To abolish the tax not only must the charter be
swept away, but law OF Illinois must be repealed
Not SO fast, if you please. The laws of Illi-
nois are not what they were 20 years ago,
when our charter was obtained. When the
charter was passed it was made duty
of the city council to require three days
work or 1926 to be paid within 10 days
after notice, or So if payment was not
made within 10 days after notice,
No,o, the Revised Statutes direct the
commissioners of highways in each town
ship to assess road tax of not less than
one day nor more than three days, and no
person can be required to work except in
the road district in which he resides. Those
who wish to commute and pay in cash are
now required by the state law to pay at
the rate of $3.50 day-and if more labor
is required an assessment on the whole
property of the township, real and per-
sonal, as assessed by the assessor, can be
made by the commissioners of highways
not exceeding 40 cents on each one humid
red dollars; and that portion of money
collected from the property within any
city limits must be paid oyer to the city
authorities, etc., etc.
All this plainly shows that the day labor
portion of the tax was only intended fol-
the country, not the city. We have nc
road district in the city limits, as required
by law, aud no overseers Of highways
chosen at town meetings for the city. We
have them for the township outside tht
city limits, but not within the city limits
The road tax in cities is an odious one anC
ought not to be collected 1t never has
been more than one-half collected. Las
years report shows about 81 600 collected
This would be, at 1925 each, from abou
700 persons. There must be owe
1000 male persons between2l and so, inelu
ding unnaturalized persons and nom voters
Not man, as we are informed worked GU
his tax-so that certainly not more thai
one-half paid who ought to pay
it the tax is attempted to be collected
Favoritism, or neglect, or fear of defea
in the courts, has made the collection out
rageously unequal. And experience show
that any tax which cannot be general
and easily collected had better be omitted
: If public opinion will not sustain its colleC
ton no attempt should be made to collec
it.
7 The Union is unnecessarily aiarme
about the charter being swept away or til
: the laws of the state repealed. If III
city is to perform only one-half the IT
e quiremeut of the law, it had better pc
t form none. There is no greater penalt
for neglecting to collect anyot this odious ia
= than for neglectiug to collec; one-halfofit-
} and none for either. Its an outrageous
c unjust tax, and within the city limits
e should never be heard of again.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
Real Estate Transfers

james Fisher and wife to Gustaf Peter.
son, out-lot in the s. W. I of the n. W,
of sec. 30 township Is, range 4 w-Buffalo
Prairie-dated March q. 1876, for 800,
Andrew Hanna and wife te Henry S.
Angel, part of the s. e. fri. / and the s. ]
of the the s. e. Of the q. e. ! of sec. %
township lS,range 2e-Zuma- dated Dec.
30. 1876.for 800.
D. w. TaIcott and wife to Andrew
Hanna, same description as above, dated
Dec Is, 1876, for $3.50.
Chas. Harris and wife toll. S.Matthews,
part of the S. e. of sec. 81, township, II,
range 2 w-Black Hawk-dated Dec, S,
$50, for 81 .427.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
Have we a Board OF Hsalthp


Hundreds of our citizens are Suffering
from painfully gripping and exhausting
diarrbea, and the general belief is that it is
caused by the filthy sewerage emptying into
the river and running along down on the
shore under the ice and then pumped back
through the water mains. It is said that
some of our physicians have visited DAY.
export and Moline and heard of only one
case aud that a Rock Island man. Our
city charter ma es provision foi a board
of health, Have we any such board? Ii
we have we suggest that it is quite time
for it to take measures to ascertain the
cause of this epidemic and take measures
to check it. If we have no such board
then it is quite time that the committee
on water works took measures to learn the
condition of the water, and if it causes the
disease, then warn people against its use;
and if it does not, then show them thai
they can use the water with safety. There
is inexcusable neglect on the part of off
Gals in this matter. The people are suf
fering every day-undergoing great pain
| losing time from their work. and creating
debts with the physicians. No sick person
can do anything in the matter, nor az!
dozen sick people. Our public officers arr
expected to act in these matters, aud &C
promptly, and not wait to be punched u,
and told their duty, and leave the peopl,
to suffer In body and in rocket.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

The ancients studied for their owG
qualification. They cultivated the sciences
in order to become wise. Now days, on
the contrary, some one has said. we study
in order to shine, to get into high places,
to acquire riches, and become the object of
vain plaudits. There is some truth in this
perhaps. 1t is very certain, however, that
it falls very far short of being as true as il
is that there is no soap to compare with B.
I. Babbitt's Best
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
POLICE COURT.
Before Justice Wagner.

Monday, Jan. 22.-Elizabeth Baumar
procured peace warrant this forenoon
for the arrest of her husband, Ferdinand
who she charged with having threatened
to kill her. Baumon was arrested b,
Policeman Feeley and on being taken be
fore the magistrate was held under $20(
bonds to keep the peace for one year. II,
gave security.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

A lady writes US: l suffered intensly
from an attack Of pleurisy, My nurse
obtained bottle Of Renne's Pain ki ing
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in tn &c
hours | was entirely cured | would
recommend to ladies the use of Renne )
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain and
suffering, and as being neat and delicate
to use and worthy OF your confidence.
Keep it 10 the house for use.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

DIscovERED.-Dr. Price after a long
series of experiments, discovered a new
pro- ess of extracting the subtle flavor
from every delicious fruit and aromatic.
In his fiavoring Extracts, the cbaraeteris-
tic taste and frefhness Of the real fruit
is preserved, and by his process so highly
concentrated that but small quantity is
required 10 impart their peculiar flavor to
aay article 10 which they may be used.
Ladies that wish something superior in
the way of hayoring extracts sbonld pur-
chase Dr. Prices. for we assure them that
they have no equals.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
Your Taxes are Due.

II. Heitahrends, collector of Rock Island
township, has opened an Office in Hitler S
block, over American Express office. The
taxes of 1876 are now due and he asks
all to come and pay. tt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 334 Bowery. n. Y.
This Truss and Supporter took the media
at the last session of the great American
fair. Send 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
The Hlaotoral Count Rill.

In advance of all other papers in this
county, and on the day it was reported in
congress, The ARGUS published the full
text of the electoral count bill, and in the
headings spoke of it as "a bill which bids
fair to satisfy ALL" And, in an editorial,
spoke of it as "a bill which gives hope of
peaceful and satisfactory counting of the
presidential vote. and also said, I'VE
have no doubt that the bill will pass both
houses nearly unanimously, aud be signed
by the president, and we think the result
which will be reached will give satisfaction
to the country.
The Union has no opinion on the subject.
THE ARGUS never had doubt about
the legality and the equity of Tilden's
election, and has no hesitancy in referring
every case Of dispute 10 any FIVE judges of
the supreme court who would agree to d.
vest themselves of party feeling and de-
eide according to law and justice.
The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune says:
In electing the fifth justice lit seems to
be accepted in the committee as certain
that none of the justices representing
either Ohio or New York would be taken.
as the candidates whose claims are to be
passed upon came from these states. and
it Is regarded as pretty certain that the
choice of the additional member will be be
tween Bradley and Days. Of these two
it is regarded as most likely that Davis
would be chosen, since he is not very
pronounced partisan in politics,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of CastOria, q peafect substitute for
Castoria Oil 1t is absolutely harmless,
and is as pleasant to take as honey. For
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach. Worms or
Constipation, for young or old, there is
nothing in existence like it, 1t is certain,
it is speedy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

The Grand Central Hotel New Y ork not
withstanding its unsurpassed location and
elegence Of appointment, to meet the views
of the travelling public, has reduced Its
rates from $500 to $3.50 and $500 pei
| dav
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in "Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. For
sale by the ounce. Manufactured by
Allarie. Woodward & Co., Peoria, ILL.,.
617mwf&Wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

CAKED BREASTS rheumatism, Sciatica,
Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all flesh, bone
and muscle ailments, can be absolutely
cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Liuimentis for spawned,
called, and lame horses and animals.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

Popular illustrated book (26o pages) on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooD! MARRIAGE!
Impediments TO Marriage; tie cause and
cure. Sent serA1eiy sealed, postpaid, for so
cents, by DR.. c. WHITTIER, 6I7 St.
Charles Street, St. Louis, Mo-, the great
specialist. Read his work.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

The Victoria is the handsomest self
feeding base burner for soft coal, making
the burning of soft coal as clean as hard
coal Parties in want Of the best stove call
and see it ct David Don's l3&:f
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
The Weather--To-pay.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
iicated hv thermometer
IA NJ. 8 above zero 10 13o above Eerc
"a. NJ, 100 3P.A. 1870
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

New RULING MACHINE at THE ARGUS
BINDERY. Paper ruled in any style or
any colored lines. Leave orders at THE
ARGUS COUNTING Rooms, opposite the
Post office. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

The Colonuade Hotel Philadelphia, Pa,
endorsed by eminent and distinguished
visitors as a model establishment. will be
an exception hereafter to the general
com plant of high prices.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

MINERAL SPRINGS Ark, March 9, 10
Shallenberger's Pills are the most effect
ual Ague medicine we ever sold; we could
name several cures after all other remedies
failed. NIIILNER & PARKER.
OO1R,u
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
Of 40 years Ischarmingly perfumed, AID
has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

For Book BINDING or Ruling, go to
The ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Priees reason
able, Work done quick, Leave orders at
The ARGUS Counting Room, opposite the
the Post Office,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

Them's our sentiments-our druggists
say that Dr. Kings New Discovery fol
Cough or Cold is the speedy and certain
cure of the day, we know it good.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

Mr.. Mansilrs January thaw has not
thus far proved very violent one. But
there's plenty of room for sunshine and
Stop between now and the Doth inst
Union.
About 80 in every 100 people seem to
labor under the hallucination that Prof
Mansil's Almanac is made only for Rock
IslaDd-and the Union seems to be one If
the ninety-and-nine, These people evi-
IDENTIFY think that Prof. Mansilrs predic-
tons are made with special reference to
the spot on which they stand,-while the
feet is they are made for the world. Prof.
Mansil deals with planets, not towns He
has said nothing about a',January thaw.
Turn to his Almanac and read. All he
says for January is the following:
SUMMARY FOR THE METEoRIC DISTURBING POSITIONS
OF THE PLANETS FOR JANUARY 1877
Ncru- and Jupiter will be in conjunction on the
9th, Mercury will b. il longitudinal line with
Neptune on the lIth. Mercury viii be in its pei
helion TN the 17th, and in its inferior conjunction
with the the 26jh Mercury will also be in 4
longitudinal line with Uranua on the goth.
The principal disturbing positions of the planets
for January appear to be located about the 9th,
nth and 2Gth.
These disturbances occurred as stated.
About" the 18th there were unusual snow
storms on various parts of this continent,
and violent breaking up of frozen rivers,
and great damage done People who at
tempt to be witty at Prof. Mansill's ex.
pense should take broader view of things
than merely the horizon their eyes reach.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles. tan and saIlowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica-
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
OITY.
BI,ossBURa Coal at E. G.. Frazer's
warehouse.

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

MAsONIC.-The meeting of Barrett
Chapter. called for this evening, is post
poned until Thursday evening, Jan. Both.
By order Of the H. T.
Il. NJ. RONEY, Sec.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

ANTHRACITE Coal, all sizes, the bright
est and cleauest in the market, for sale by
Z. g. Frazer Call ana examine it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARsENEsS,
All suffering from Irritation of the
Throat and Hoarsness will be agreeably
surprised at the almost immediate relief
afforded by the use of Broaon'S Bronchial
TrocheS. -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

Teeth like orient pearls set in cushions
of rose,
A breath like the perfume the toilet
bestows;
These are charms to win hearts when
all other charms fade,
But they can THE preserved without : 20,
dont's aid.
Spalding SIC lue mends Furniture Toys sc
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

PHOENIX HOSE Co.-Masquerade suits
for the balls on the pa and the 23d insts.,
can be had of G. Neufeld of Davenport, at
Mrs. Nelson's house on 4th avenue be
tween Sth and 9th SITS, in this city. 20d2t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

A merchant down town sells more of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup than all other
medicines together. 1t surely must be the
best remedy for cough.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

Fluid Lightning is just the thing you
want
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

We will give $500 to any one that will
produce handsomers set of stove patterns
than the Victoria soft coal self feeding
stove at David Don's II-I3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

One who relieves pain and cures disease
is certainly great benefactor The man
ufacturers OF FreIigh's Remedy deserve
this title, for they have given this great
medicine to the public, aud thousands Of
former sufferers from Rheumatism. Neur
algia aud kindred complaints have testified
their gratitude. Druggists generally sell
-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22
CannDhOrine 7

II the most eHectual remedy sold, is a luxury TO
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease stain the most delicate fabric.
has a pleasant and refreshing o Tor. 1t will imme
diatey relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelled Face, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises,
BuD ons and Chilblains, Eruptous Of the Skin,
Pain In Chest Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by all Druggists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

Blank Books made to order at THE
ARGUS BINDERY. dytf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

TEMPLAR PERFUME. This is delicious
handkerchief extract put up by Pozzoni,
perfumer and proprietor of the celebrated
Complexion Powder With these two re-
quisises for the toilet our lady friends are
sure TO be made happy. 1t can be found
at his place under the Lindell, and at all
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-22

Buy the Victoria self feeding base burn
er, acknowledged by all to be the best, at
David Don's, Nc. LOFT Ills. st. l3dtf