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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24

1.-The principle of combining English and Ameris
can writers in common literary enterprise merit
all encouragement. ANTHONY FEoUDE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24
contents Maz.June-now Reaax.

U-Lss4Lbs may y lIu5-NOW Geauy.
The New Administration.
Tge Life Insurance Question, Charlton T. Lewis
Disestablishment of the Church Of England,
DR.. james II. kigg, London.
The Philadelphia Exhibition.-Part l. Mechanism
and Administration,
Francis A. Walker, Chief Of Bureau of Awards.
Tennyson.-A Criticism, BayApd Taylor
Cur Foreign Service, Hon John Jaw
American and European Literature.
Art Letter--No. ., Philip GLIDER Hamilton.
Contemporary Events
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24
HAIR DYE.
HAIR DYE.

BATCHELOR'S CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
best in the world. The inventor has used this
SPLENDID Hair DYE for 81 years with benefit to the
hair and no injury to his health proof that it 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 - Brown Sold
and properly applied at BACHELORS Wig Fac
gists-
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Price, Single Number, 800; Six Months, 400;
Annual subscription % numbers) s 90
NEW YORK: A. S. BARNES, & CO., Puhlis hsrs
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SEE THEM EXERCISE IT.

The HOTEL DEvoNsHIRE. OF New
YoRK.-This is a spick and span bran-new
6rst-class hotel, Every room is bright
and cheerful. well ventilated, and elegantly
furnished. 1t is located just across the
street from the Grand Central Depot,
where every traveller may stop without
having to hire carriage. 1t is kept on
the European Plan, and the scale of prices
is very moderate. Don't fail to give it a
trial on your next visit to the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24
ASHLAND HOUSE,
Fourth Ave. Ger. oath ST.,
New York City.
American and European Plan.

The central location of he Ashland makes 1t
q very desirable place for strangers, being one
block from Madison Park, also Broadway. and only
a short distance from any Of the principal places
of amusement.
BY taking either sd ST.. cross town. or Fourth
Avenue Street ars, access may be had direct from
the door, to any part of the city.
Mr. EDWARD A. JOHNSON,
viii be found in charge of the office. where he has
presided for eight years, and viii not fail TO give
satisfaction to guests.
ROOM AND B0ARD-$2,00. s., so and % per Day
RooNs-&1 per Day and Upwards.
II. Fl. BROCKWAY, Proprietor
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Piges--Itching Piles.

P0sitivel9 cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fi.tula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases oftae Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24

HELMBoLD's BUCHU. : Helmbold's
Buchu has long been known as one Of the
most valuable medicines attainable in GER
tain classes of diseases, such as dyspepsia,
chronic rheumatism, dropsy, cutaneous
affections, and especially affections of the
urinary organs. As dluretic, it is supe-
rior to almost any other medicine in use,
and the great care with which it is pre-
pared, the absolute purity OF the prepare
ton, and the diligence used in the selection
of the crude material, have made it known
far and wide as a reliable and effective
preparation, and one that can always be
used with safety and benefit. The great
success Of Helmbold's Buchu has led to
the production of many spurious prepare
tons, which are made cheaply and placed
upon the market to be sold on the reputa-
ton acquired by Helmbold's original pre-
paration. Parties who desire really good
medicine should be careful and use Helm
holds only.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and
others to stop at when in New York is the
Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite the
Grand Central Depot, kept on the Euro
pean plan--you therefore only pay for
what you get. Everything is first class,
and prices moderate, adapted to the string
ency of the times, You save the expense
Of carriage hire, and by leaving your bag
gage check on the counter of the Hotel.
your baggage will be delivered in your
rooms, fitteens minutes after the arrival
of the cars, free of expense. We advise
you to give the Grand Union a trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24
EFFECTUAL SPECIFIC

For all diseases of the Liver, Stomach and Spleen
AS A REMEDY IN
Malarious Fevers Bowel Complaints, Dyspepsia
Mental Depression, kestessness, Jaundice, MAJ
sea, Sick Headache, Collie; Constipation, and Bill
BUSINESS
p IT HAS NO EQUAL. =aa
Sold by all Dru gists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24

Liver Disease and Indigestion
prevail to a greater extent than
probably any other malady,a and
relief Is always anxiously
sought after. II the Liver IL
Regulated IN its action, health
health Ia almost invariably sp-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24
NEWHALL HOUSE
]. F. ANTIspEL Proprietor.

J.F. ANTIsDEL Proprietor.
The present proprietors Of this Elegant Hote
have spared neither money pains in furnishing
and improving the house; and with the improved
OTIS Elevator recently put In II cannot be exceled
for convenience and comfort to the travelling public
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paths for women to tread2 Three of
them have already been found 10 the
House of the Good Shepherd in Chicago.
taken from the streets of your city, and
placed there for reformation. Shall
others be allowed to follow IN their foot
steps? Will this new board of trustees
take the pains to
ASCERTAIN THE TRUE CHARACTER
of the management of the Soldiers Or
phans' Home? If is good in all respects
the public will be glad to know it, and sus-
tain it; if it is wrong, let the remedy be
applied. Why have not our higher state
officials. and members of the state board
of charities. who go there so frequently,
looked into the affairs of the institution
honestly, and made themselves aware of
ITS true condition? 1t would have been in
much better keeping with their position
and duty than lounging in the parlor with
the matron till the wee hours of the morn
ing.
The governor of the state, and the state
board of charities, have supervision and
jurisdiction in all our charitable institu-
tons, and we hope to
SEE THEM EXERCISE IT.
We think that Coy. Cullom has been
accustomed to good dinners for a great
many years, and will not be so influenced
by an occasional one at the Home as to
have his official senses obscured by it,
We believe, however, that the gentleman he
has appointed will prove to be both com
petent and praiseworthy. Mr.. Funk has
been resident Of our city for many years
and has the entire confidence of all wht
know him. He is not man to be bount
by individuals pledges, and will favor NJ
one to the detriment of the institution
Gems Black and Rinaker, who compose thu
other members of the board, have al
honorable and state wide reputation, hayt
been good soldiers, and will undoubtedly
be efficient in the management of the Sol
diers' Orphans's Home. OBSERVER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24

| Ask the recovered dyspeptics, Bilious suferes,
victims Of Fever and Ague, the mercurial diseased
patient how they recovered health cheerful spirits
aud good appetite-they will tell you by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator.
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Worth ST., 900 in a Single Case.
Lydia E. Pfnhhana's Vegetable COMPOUND

Is sold by all Druggists at 81 per bottle. Whole
sale Agents-George e. Goodwin q Co., No. 88
Hanover street, and Carter, Harris & Hswley, No.
356 Washington street. Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24

S. o. DUNBAR-Dear Sir: have been some time
IN the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer ii to the Eng sh prepare
ton on account of its cheapness and its superior
laxative qualities. Respectfully yours, &C.
M. S. PERRY, M. d.
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GREAT FAMILY MEDICINE.

IT contains four medical elements, never united
in the same happy proportion in any other prepar
alton, viz: gentle Cathartic, a wonderful Tonic
an unexceptionable Alternative and certain Correc
tive of all Impurities of the body. Such signal sue
cess has attended its use, that it is now regarde
the
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
The Two Letters.

Before the House Louisiana Investi-
eating Committee, on the I'd, Maddox
testified to having two letters which he
wished to present to the committee. The
next day Maddox was before the House
committee, and after saying, I" | feel
much indisposed this morning, and would
therefore ask to be excused till Monday"
handed Mr.. Field the two letters spo.
ken of so often during his previous ex-
animation. One was read by Mr.. Field,
as follows:
New ORLEANS, Nov. 20, 1876.
To DR.. J. NJ. Maddox, New Orleans
DEAR SIR !" Understanding the politi-
cal condition of matters here, from asso-
ciation with both political parties and
friends Of the president and government
officers, would it not be considered part
of your duty,to 60 atonce to Washington
with as little delay as possible, and place
before the president the condition and
pending dangers Of the. situation. Should
you conclude upon prompt action in the
premises, allow me to commend you to
Senator West, who is my friend, and
with whom youwill freely communicate.
Yours very truly,
j. MADISON WELLS.
Witness said, when he first alluded to
these letters they were in New Orleans,
but had been received by him to-day.
AT this point Senator West entered the
room, when Justice Field asked him to
open the letter addressed to Senator
West. Witness replied that he would
open the letter, which he did, and read
the contents, as follows:
NEw ORLEANS, La, Nov. 81, 1876.
My DEAR SENAToR--I regret much not
seeing you when here. | wanted to say
much to you which would be imprudent
to put upon paper. TRUST, however, to
meet you IN Washington as soon as the
canvass is over, which is upon us. Our
duties. as returning officers have been
Augmented to the magnitude of deciding
the destiny of the two great parties
may / not say the nation l fully com,
prehend the situation, as well as my duty
to the greatest living general, U. s
Grant, and not by my consent shall this
oppressed people be governed by his
paroled prisoners, and by their white
livered comrades OF the north. Let me
my esteemed sir, warn you of the dan,
ger, Millions have been sent here, and
will be used in the interest Of Tilden,
and unless some counter movement is
made, it will be impossible for me or any
other individual to arrest its productive
rssnlts. The gentleman presenting thi.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
Gov. TiIden the Next President.

Ever since Congress decided to re-
fer the Presidential contest to the joint
tribunal, the republican leaders have be-
gun to weaken and confess that there
was not much show for Hayes. Even
tho Globe Democrat one of the most ul.
ira, thinks the chances Of Hayes are ve'
ry slim. Tho Springfield Mass. Republi'
can, Independent republican, discusses
the probable result as follows:
"Tho Louisiana case, however, is 30
outrageous in its facts, that we do not be.
lieve It will be allowed to stand as a prec'
edcnt, but that on one point or another
the returning board will have the seal
Of condemnation put upon it. This is
the general public Interpretation of the
situation. The probability that Tilden
win ultimately be president is felton, all
sidcs, not only by the Democratsand In
dependents, but by both classes of Re-
pnblicans, those who favored the settle
lnent bill, and those who opposed it,
alike. The chance for Hayes rested
with the technical record, to be interpre-
ted and pronounced by single man and
partisan, tho president of the senate.
The moment tho question was gone into
judicially, with any of the spirit and
form of Investigation, that moment his
case, II not lost, was certainly weakened.
There remains, of course, the possibility
that tho technical legal points in his ia
vor will be felt SO strongly by the ma
jority of the judges as yet to give him
the place. But it is not probable, and
it 10 not in any truc sense the expectation
ofthc public, or even ofthe Republicans. !"
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
Beautiful Pictures.

We have received from the Fine Art
Publishing House Of Geo. Sitnson Il Co
Portland, Maine, several pictures recent
ly published by them, The subjects, as
works Of high art, deserve the highes,
praise. Stinson Co., were among the
pioneers in the Fine Art publishing bust
ness, in this country, and year by yeal
their business has grown, until, at The
present time, it has assumed colossal
proportions.
A short time since they published a
chrome that had a rnn of over one hun.
dred and twenty-five thousand copies
The weight Of them unmounted was over
nine tons. In the selection OF subjee.s,
Gtineon Il Co show correct Judgment o!
the public taste, which natural talent, AID
ed by long experience, alone can give.
They publish every description of fine
works of Art, from chrome to pho
tograph-from a fine Crayon drawing to
the most elegant Steel Engraving.
They bring into service the skill OF the
most talented artists
Messrs Stinson l. Co, are at present
in want of large number of new agents
to whom they offer the most liberal in
ducements. We call attention to their
advertisement, headed, " TO the Working
Glass, in our advertising columns,
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
State immigration Convention.

At a meeting held at Van Buren, Sat
urday, February Sd 1877, to appoint del
egates from Crawford Co. to attend the
State Immigration Convention, at Little
Rock on the 18th, the following proceed
ings were had On motion Of Hon. B
J. Brown, W. II. Byers was appointed
Chairman and Sam Martin Secretary.
On motion Of Judge J. B. Ogden that
a committee Of three be appointed by
the chairman to nominate delegates, the
chair appointed J. B. Ogden, Il. G
Whitesides and A. B. Howell, who nom
mated B. J. Brown, NJ. F. Locke, Urah
Love, James C. Wright, Richard G. Oil
yer, J. S. Matlock, Alexander Gooding,
Geo. +. White and Sam Martin.
On motion the following names were
added: J. B. Ogden, f. G. Whltesides,
A. B. Howell, Jesse Turner, Gran Will
cox, J. S. Durham, Burkley Neal, DR..
c. f. Brown, W. H. Byers, Dir. II. Per-
not, II. f. Thomson and DR.. VIM. f.
Black.
Resolved, that the proceedings be fur
nished to the Little Rock Gazette, Van
B1ren Press and Van Buren Argus for
publication. On motion the meeting ad-
journed.
W. II. BYERS, Chairman
SAM. MARTIN, Secretary.
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Out Of tho Tolls.

The Little Rock Gazette says The
New York Herald, in speaking of the
embarrAssments which now surround the
southern states, takes hopeful view Of
our future. There is no reason why ouI
credit should not be immensely strength
ehed by wise adjustment with our cred
itors. The state Of Arkansas already
stands high. Let Ms see to 1t that We dc
not jcopardiac our highest interests by
any unwisc action. AS the Herald says
we have no desire to rcpudiate. We do.
sire only justice in our settlement and
timc-time to grow and develop our inn.
resources. Says the Herald:
"When they once get out of their
present cmbarrassments, their credit will
be as good as that Of the northern states
for they are rich in resources, and their
long bonds ofthirty or forty years would
be valuable security. If bonds were is
sued to run for forty years, bearing three
per cent. interest for the first ten and
6vc per cent. for the ensuing thirty
years nm equal exchange for the present
state bonds would be a capital bargain
for the creditors aud great alleviation
of present burdens. The southern states
have mo- disposition to repudiate, but
.lAplx to make some equitable arrange
ear. 4 Zach would tide them over their
present embarrassments, and give them
time to develop their resources. Weare
confident that some satisfactory arrange
ment will be made under the auspices of
the friendly committee to which the SUBJ
ject has been referred.
"The southern states have not been
brought into their present unfortunate
condition by their own free action. Pre-
vious to the war, and even at the close
of the war, their debts we're small. They
have been piled up mountain high, by
the carpetbag governments forced on
the states against their will. They do
not wish to repudiate even these dishon-
est debts, but only ask for some fair ar
rangemcnt, just to their creditors, which
will enable them to tide over present
lifficaltics-"
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letter is fully aware Of the move, and if
you will allow will communicate freely
to our friends, and act promptly or the
results will be disastrous. A hint to the
wise. Strictly private and confidential.
Yours, very truly,
"J.MADIsoN WELLS.
"To Hon. J. r. West, Washington, d. c.
Senator West,permitted the committee
to take a copy Of the letter. He is the
republican Senator from Louisiana.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
NOTICE.
TREES TREES.

l will offer for sale, Cash in hand, to
the highest bidder, at the Court House,
on the
10th of February, 1877,
ten lots of different varieties of fruit
trees, from Rosebud Nursery Company,
Nashville, Tenn the same not having
been called for by parties ordering By
order Of the company.
=. Ii. HILLYER.
February 9th, 1877.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
ARKANSAS STATE GAZETTE
DAILY AND WEEKLY.
Oldest. Best, and Cheapest Paper in the Land

M00n Can't be made by every agent, every
MINI month in the business we furnish.
WV but those willing to work can easily
earn dozen collars day right in their own
localities. Have no room to explain here.
Business pleasant and honorable Women
and boys and girls do as well as men, We
will furnish you complete outfit free. The
business pays better than anything else. We
will bear expense of starting you. Particu-
lars free. Write and see. Farmers and me-
classes in need of paying work at home,
should write to us and learn all about the
work at once. Now is the time. Don't de-
lay. Address TRUE 1 Co., Augusta, Maine.
Feb7
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Warning Order.

Crawford County Circuit Court.
Meriman Kigore, Isabellee)
kilgore. John Kilgore.} Plaintiffs.
Leonorle kilgore,
against
Oscorado Whitcomb, Defendant.
The defendant, Oscorado Whitcomb. is
warned to appear in this Conrt within thirty
days and answer the complaint OF the Plain
tifls, Meriman Kilgore, Isabellee Kilgore,
John kilgore, and Leonorie kilgore.
ED. A. SCOTT, Clerk.
jan 2777 4w
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SheriH'S Sale.

TN pursuance of an Order of sale to ME di-
l. rected, by the jude of the 9th Judicial
: ircuit. in the case of David c. Williams vs..
John Woolf. in attachment, in Crawford Cir.
cult Court, will on
Saturday. February 18th,
A. d. 1877. at the Court House door In Van
Buren,. within the hours prescribed bv law for
judicial sales, sell to the highest bidder, the
following property, levied on under said at
tachment. TO wit
Two Mules; Horses; 4 Mares: q
bushels Meal. A lot of Cora and
Flour; 9 kegs of Molasses; 30
lbs. Coffee; 100 HIS. Bacon.
Terms of Ssle-Three months credit for
note. with good and approved security.
JOHN r. WINFREY, Sheriff
fsb Nv Crawford County.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

- The st. Lonis Republican, of the
Slst uit, has the following item: "John
Vaughn, alias John Green, colored
ssan from Arkansas, was arrested q,
tireenfeld, on the 18th, and lodged in
che Jail. He is charged with the killing
Of y man narncd JOS. Powell, In Craw
ford county. arkansas, in 1875" There
j. $500 reward for his return to the sber
III of this county.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

HThc Peoples friend q the Argus,
appears to be somewhat opposed to the
joint ELECTORAL count bill. So is Morton,
Sherman, Blaine, Garfield, Clayton, Me
Clure and other prominent radicals, and
70 10 Packard's Louisiana Legislature.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

EF Hon. T. +. Sorrells, Judge of the
10th judicial Circuit, and Prosecuting
Attorney Barrow of the same circuit,
are charged with high crimes and mis-
demeanors, and resolutions have been
introduced in the Legislature, ordering
an investigation.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

~ The motion to amend the act for
the payment Of milage and per diem of
the members of the Legislature, so that
they shall receive their pay in State scrip.
after long and animated discussion, on
Tuesday, was voted down. 1t is evident
this legislature is opposed to the issu
ancc Of any more State scrip.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

~ The four Associate Justices select.
cd to assist in counting and declaring the
electoral vote, announce that they have
selected the 5th Justice, Joseph P. Brad
lev.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
Warning Order.

Crawford County Circuit Court.
George W. Stoneroad, Plaintiff.
against
j. Marean Bourland,
Joseph &. Grady, Defendants
The defendants, j. Marean Bourland and
Jasper G. Grady, are warned to appear in this
Court within thirty days and answer the
complaint of the plaintiff, George W. Stoue-
road,
ED. A. SCOTT, Clerk.
jan 24,'77. 4w
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

- We are indebted to Hon. w. w.
Wiltshire for copy of his able and ex-
haustive speech in the House on the bill
for counting the electoral vote.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

D~ The London Post OF January 30,
semi-official, says; " We may hope that
in the course of the next month, assur-
ance will be given which will ratify the
strong expectations now entertained, tha-
the prospect of a European war is now
obyiated"
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

s~ Col. Plumb is the new republican
senator from KaCsas. He was elected
on the 10th ballot. ID. P. Lowe was his
opponent.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

- The present winter IL tho milaest
ever known in Oregon and Washington
territory. AZ Olympia, on Puget sound.
fnwcr hav- been in bloom ali winter
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
81 . . . "a.

To the Working Class.---We are now
prepared to furnish all classes with constant
employment at home, the whole of the time.
or for their spare moments. Business new
light and profitable. Persons of either sex
easily earn from Scots to S5 per evening and
proportonate sum by devoting their whole
time to tfe business. Boys and girls earn
nearly as much as men. That all who see
this notice may send their address. to test the
business, we make this unparalleled offer: To
such as are not well satisfied, we will send
one dollar to pay for the trouble of writing.
Full particulars samples worth several dol
lars to commence work on. and copy OF
best Illustrated Publications all sent by mail.
Reader. If you want permanent. profitable
work, address, GEoEGE STINsoN 4 Co, Port
land, Maine.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
Warning Order.
Warning Order.

Crawford County: In Justice C. f. HARvEY's
Court.
l.. G. Southmayj. Plaintiff,
against
John L. Ingram, Defendant,
The defendant John I. Ingram. is warn
cd to appear in this Court within thirty DAYS,
and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, l..
{. southmayd.
CIIAS. F. HARVEY, J.P.
jan hT7 va
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

~The Hon. Alexander II. Stephens,
Of Georgia, died at Washington, on the
29th ult.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
Warming Order.

In Crawford County Circuit Court, March
Term, 1877
Austin Il Ward, Plaintiffs,
against
Jasper z. Grady, Defendant,
TIL defendant, Jasper P. Grady, is here
by warned to appear in our Circuit Court at
the March Term, 1877, on the first day there
Of it being the 26th day Of said month, and
answer the complaint of plaintiffs.
ED. A. SCOTT. Clerk.
Jan Is, 1877. WA
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

- The House have passed bill
compelling County Treasurers to reside
at the county scat.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
DIE D.

BROWN-In Van Buren, on the Sd of Feb
ruary. 1877. Mrs. RACHEL W. BRowN. after n
long illness. in the 18th year of her age.
"So He giveth His beloved sleep"