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on the fifteenth Of next month would have
completed his 18th year. He removed to
Illinois 10 1921, when he was admitted to
the bar He became assistant secretary
of state and was states attorney from 1922
to 1927, when he was appointed U. 3. at
torney for Illinois. To 1929 he published
the first volume of supreme court reports
in this state. He was alieutenant-colonel
of volunteers in the Black Hawk war. In
1886 he was elected a circuit Judge. and
was United States senator from l843 to
ls4e. He was chairman of the committee
on public lands aud regent of the Smith
sopian institute. AS chairman of the COM
mittee on public lands he made his cele-
brated and able report, favoring the pro
Iiect of a trans-continental railroad to the
Pacific. The report was accompanied by
bill providing for road from Lake Mich
igan pointing towards Oregon, which was
the initiation Of legislative action for a
railroad across the continent. In 1880 he
was speaker of the Illinois legislature, and
was one of the originators of the Illinois
| Central railroad. In 1855 he was again
placed upon the circuit court bench and
was made chief judge. The same year he
was elected Judge of the supreme court a
general election. which position, he held
at the lime of his death. He leaves &
wife, four sons aud two daughters. Hi
wife is d relative of Col j. L. D. Morrison
and Hon. VIM, r. Morrison. Two of BIZ
sons are in the navy and one Of them re
turned home on a visit just after hi
father had left for Pinkneyville, and di
not see him alive. They had not met 70
four years.
4 A telegram from Carlyle states that tn
Masonic order, OF which Judge Breese wa
a member, had made arrangements TO cor
duct the funeral, and that it was intende
that the body should lie in state at tn
court house all day on Sunday, to give tn
public az opportunity to pay their respect
. to the honored dead. Also, that Rev. ,
P. 7. Ingraham of st. Louis had bee
telegraphed to, and would deliver ii
9 funeral discourse, and that the judges
: the supreme court would act as pal
e bearers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01
Sufferers from Headache,

constipated bowels, inward piles, cos
tiveness, feyers, torpid liver, yellow
ness ofthe skin and eyes, indigestion,
dyspepsia, and all arrangements of the
internal viscera, are cured by 'Swayne' S
Tar and Sarsaparilla pills" Unlike
many other purgatives, they do not IT.
ritate the stomach and bowels by fire.
quent use. They keep the system in
the healthy condition by arousing the
torpid liver to healthy action and ex-
pelling by the bowels and kidneys the
matter that poisons the foundation OF
life. Be particular to obtain 'Swayne,s
pills" price % cents box, at all lea
dings druggists, and in Rock Island by
John Beugston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01
The PRAYER at Springfield,

From the description of the Illinois
Convention given in the correspondence of
our esteemed contemporary, the Times, 1t
is plain that the old-fashioned spirit Of
tLusiastic fanaticism was abroad at
Springfield Its manifestations would be
iaughahle were it not for the tact that the
aggressive ignorance and political bigotry
which they reveal may still be capable of
mischief. Proceedings opened with a
prayer from the Rev. Robert Nourse. of
which this curious account IS given:
I'm his prayer Mr. Nourse caught the spirit OF
the convention perfectly. He said the Republic
ans of Illinois were about to engage in good and
| righteous cause. and he boldly asked the divine
| blessing upon it, and not alone upon the work oil
the convention, but, further, upon the campaign
| which was to follow The hall rang with applause
| as the reverend gentleman brought his prayer &c
an end. W. A. james, of Lake County, was the
choice of the contention for temporary chairman
aud in his opening remarks no took the same
ground that Mr.. Nourse had taken in his prayer"
The hitherto unriyalled description
given by the celebrated MIR. Benjamin
Russell, OF the Boston Cent.nel, of youth
full Federalist, the Rev. Francis Parkman
who approached the Throne of Grace on &
somewhat similar occasion in a prayer
more replete with political information
than was ever addressed to a Boston au
"dience," is uUriyaled no longer. 10 tn,
days OF the Puritans it was the habit o
ministers to deliver long prayers, whicl
| Butler described as ''overtures and propo
sitioAs" containing arguments aud explain
I atoms for the benefit of Divine Providence
= and debating the proper course of conduc
= to be pursued to the confusion of the IN
: godly and the glorifcation of the saints
Though that style of praying was nc
pxactlv in accordance with the rules lal
e down by Him in whose name all petition
n were preferred, nevertheless it MAJ b
. that the Puritans erred partly throug
= their intense faith. They were SO certaI
p" concluded on next page.)
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Thursday July 18th, 1878,

at O'Clock NJ. for the purpose of nominating
candidates for Sheriff and Coroner to be voted for
at the ensuing November election.
Also for the purpose OF selecting eleven delegates
To present fhiS comfy In the democratic con-
gressi,nal convention 20 be held at Princeton on
Thursday July 25th, 1873,
Also to select eleven delegates to represen' this
county in the democratic Senatorial and Legislative
convention 10 be held in Rock Island on Thursday
August 1st 1873
Also 10 select a county committee and for the
transaction OF such other business may properly
come before said convention.
Tue representation in said county convention will
be- based upon the democratic vote Of the county fO
governor IN 1876, aud appOrtioned among the sew
rs townships in the ratio of one delegate TO every
nifty votes, and one delegate for every fraction o.
twenty-five votes and over. shown by the table
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01
DemoOratic central COMMITTEES.

HEADQUARTERS STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
SPRINGFIELD, June l, 1873
The Democratic State Central Committee have
secured permanent rooms in the building formerly
oecupied bv the State Law Library on Fifth street
and a competent clerk Will be in attendance. 1t il
suggested that the Democratic newspapers OF thu
state forward to the secretary copy of their Issues
TO be kept on file for information of committee anC
isitors. The county central committees of tn
state are requested to 81 once place themselves il
communication with the committee.
Address correspondence TO
a ORENDoRFF, Secretary,
Springfield, Illinois
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01

ONE HUNDRED AND EFIFTEENT EDITION con-
tairing complete list OF all the twons in the United
States the Territories and the Dominion of Canada
having population greater than 5000 according to
the last census together with the names ofthe news
papers ha wing the largest local circu each OF
the places named. Also, catalogueo OF newspapers
which are recommended to advertisers as giving
greatest value in proportion prices charged Also
ali the Religious AGRICULTURAL. Scientific and Me-
chanical Medical, Masonic, Juvenile, Educational,
Commercial Insurance Real Estate. Law. Sporting,
Musical Fashion, and other special eiass journals;
yery complete lists. Also, many tables of rates,
showing the cost of advertising in various newspa
pers and everything which beginner In advertising
which beginner in advertising would like to
| know Address GRO. p. HOWELL 8 CO, 10
Spruce ST., New York { s1G=88
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01

KeAruey, the California communr,
already thinks of Immortality. Speaking
to Il meeting of his dupes and allies who
were holding Publication over the result
of the late State election, he modestly
asked for himself when ''Iife's ftfuI fever
should be ended grave on Lone Noun
tain with slab at the head inscribed a:
follows:
Here lies Kearney, the drayman, VIII
led the victorious charge of the people
against the hordes ot tyranny and corrup
ton, aud died for liberty anu the rights .
man"
The readers OF Roman History will rec
ollect something about Spartacus who Leaf
the Plebs to Mont AventiBe, and all that
Is history repeating itself in the nobl
Kearuey?
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No ADVERTISING AGEUl'

can insert advertisement in our list OF twenty
six STANDARD WEEKLIRS at ten dollars line
without losing money. Those advertisers who
want to obtain the best and largest circulation pos
sitle without expanding more than from $50 to
800 should address GEO. P. RoWELL & CO., &c
Spruce ST., New York.
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Death CT Jadge Breese

The life Of Judge Breese requires some
thing more at the bands of journalist
than the brief account given in the tele-
graph dispatch of Saturday last. From
the various notices which have appeared
of his kIe. ami seFvicssawe gather the fol-
ing synopsis:
Judge Breese was bornin Whitesboro' ;,
Oneida county, N. Y, July is, 1900, and
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ROCK ISLAND b PEORIA RAILWAY,
SHORTEST ROUTE TO The EAST AND SOUTH.

LEAVE ARRIVE
Thro'h Fit 3oa. m. Galva Ac. $40 a m
Nail B. EA. $50 p. IN. Mail q Rx. 1913 o. m
Galva Ac. $3.50 p. m. Thro'h F'ht 4:45 .. m
The 80 m train makes close connection Al
Galya with c & Q for points west; arriving Al
Galesbnrg at 100 p m; at Burlington 7:t5pm: al
Keokuk 9:25 p IN; and at Quincy $40 D m: also
making close connection at Poor with B q w
and P It W roads for all points east and sonth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01
Democratic County Convention

The democratic electors of the several townships
of the county OF Rock Island. requested TO meet
az such times and places IN their respective town
ships their local committees may designate, for
said townships In County Convention. 10 be hold
en- NJ the CnnrI Hnnsn in Rock Island ON
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socK ISLAND / MERCER CO RE-

leave Rock Island at 9 90 a. m. and $3.50 D. m Ar
irving at Cable al 11:1G a. m, and 500 y. m.
leave Gable at $50 a. m, and 1913 D. IN. Arriving
at ROCK Island at 800 a. m, and 500 p. m.
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WEsTEEg UNION RAILROAD.
,R RACINE q MILWAUKEE,.

Oay xpfese and Mail 8: 40 An 500 AN
Night Express .........l0:15 5:45 pm
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at :15 connects with the train arri-
wing in Chicago early Monday morning No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
this Ialn.
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Thursdav hugus5 Ist, 1878,

ut O'Clock 2. NJ. for the purpose of nominating n
candidate for and candidates for represent
atives for the 21st senatorial district of Illinois,
composed OF Rock Island and Henry counties, and
To transact such other business as shall properly
come before said committee.
The basis fer representa- ion will be one delegate
for every 80 es. AMI additional delegate for
a fractional vots over 100 votes cast for Samuel j.
Tideu for President in 1876, In accord with this
basis the representation said convention will be
as follows
Rock Island county ............-.... IL Delegate:
Henry County ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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Concert sdo arappd0PGhN

M0Beaatful Concert GrandOpHhM
cost $1,000, .onlyOn0HN
S425 superb Grand Square Pianos, cost 81, 100,
only $255 Elegant Upright Pianos. cost $500, only
$l55. New Style Upright Planes, $ll2 80 Organs
stops, cost $500. only $115 Elegant 1915 Mirror
Top Organs only $l05. TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE
tory soon to be erected. Newspaper with much
information about cost of PIANOS AND ORGANS,
SENT FREE. Please address DANIEL BEATTY.
Washington, n, j.
OLA DAY to Agents canyassing for the PRESIDE
ID VISITOR. Terms and Outfit Free. Address
P.O. VICKERY, Augusta, Maine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL
CONVENTION!
SIXTH coNGREssAL DISTRICT

DELEGATE CONVENTION OF THE DE-
~ mocracy OF the sixth Congressional District OIL
Illinois, will be held at Princeton, Bureau Co.,
On Thursday, the 25th day Of July.
A. d, 1873 to nominate a Candidate for Reprcsen
tative to Congress from This District.
The apportionment of delegates, based upon the
Democratic vote of the respective counties at the
last Congressional election IN the ratio OF one dele
gate for every $50 votes and additional delegate
Tor every fraction over $50 votes,-is as follows:
Rock Island County,. 100. /. delegates
Henry .-.-....-.. .....
Bureau
Lee - ,..-..- -...-.--.-.
Putnam ......... ........
The Platform Of principles adopted bv the State
Democratic Convention, held at springfield II
April last will constitute the sis oil political &C
tion for this Congressional Convention.
Democrats and AL Others VINO adhere TO these
principles are invited to participate in the County
Conventions to appoint delegates, and TO have
themselves re represented in the Congressional Con
yention BY men who are awake to the interests ant
necessities of the occasion.
JAMES ECKELs, ! nsuocrati
A. W. WEST, nistrict
EuGENE LEWIS, Ganrrai
CHAs w. MCGOvERN, r,oISn,ittaa
K. V. RALEY,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01
Monday. July ]. 1878.
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET,

For State Treasurer,
4 -. 81 -... EDWARD L. cRoNKRITEl ~
ttF.# #tt#f or Stephenson. gtEsH 8tE
For superintendent of Public Instruction,
SAMUEL M. ETTER, -
or Mclean.
For Clerk Supreme Court-NorthCrn Grand
Division
HIRAM II. ENOCH.
.#E OF WinnebagO.
For Clerk Appellate Court-Second District,
JAMES r. WASH,
OF Livingston
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01
Democratic Legislative and Senatorial
Convention.

Democrats and all others who subscribe to the
principles III expressed III the Democratic state
platform adopted by the last Democratic State
Convention held at Springfield on the 18th day of
April last, are requested TO send delegates 10 Il
legislative and senatorial convention to be held at
no nitN Of Rnck leland
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01

CHESTNUT HILL Philadelphia, April %, 1876. =
W. NJ GILES, Esq, Dear sir:-I used your Iodide OF
Ammonia Liniment on Flora Temples hind pas
turn Joint She had been quite lame; the effect
was wonderful; she walks now quite well. Very
especially yours, A. WEIGH. P. ST. am now
using it on Littleton's right fore leg.-A. W.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01

had twelve strokes Of paralysis. My leg, arm,
and tongue were useless; was obliged TO use ca.
theter every day. DR.. Giles Liniment Iodide OF
Ammonia has cured me. VIII answer any 1nqui
ries so that all afflicted may know Of it-JOHN AP
PELI., North BranfOrd, Conn.
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c., B, & O. 3. z.

st. LOUIS Mail. 800 Am. S:45 A. NJ
St Louis Express. $50. 100 P. NJ. 9:40 P. NJ.
Sterling Accommodation. 3:2O P. M $40 A. NJ.
Mendoza Aecom'on. ..6:45 A. M. 500 p. M
LEAVE. ARRIVE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01

AsTHMA.-The fortunes and agonies / endured fol-
Elk years none but those who have suffered witt
this terrible di-ease can know My life was miser
able. In desperation tried Giles Liniment Iodidt
of Ammonia. 1t gave instant relief. Used i
internally as we'll external THOMAS BRAEI
GAN. 1T West 9th street. New York,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-01

! was in dreadful condition Joints swollen
pain intense. Injections of morphine into my veins
failed to relieve me. Giles Liniment lofide OF Am
munia took away the deposits from my joints.
want every one who suffers to know what will cure
them.-FoRDYC E LoTHRoP. North Hyde Park, Lam
mobile county. Vt.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-08-08

selves what must be the effect of a
strong, undiluted cup of this decoc-
ton upon the system of a weak
woman.
Last summer, lumber puller in
the employ of F. T. Parsons & Co., of
this city, declared that he could live
on iced tea. Before he had time to
go up to his boarding house, however,
he fell off the raft upon which he was
at work, and drowned.
A single drop Of iced tea poured
upon the tongue of a living rattle
snake, will produce the most startling
effect, instantly causing the man who
administers it to fly for his life, and
his life will be in immediate danger,
unless he distances the snake before
the first turn.
Eleven grains of strychnine, mixed
in tablespoonful of iced tea. will kill
the oldest man in America.
These instances and facts might be
multiplied by scores. We have said
enough, however, to warn every
person of the danger that lies in the
tempting goblet of iced tea. If suf-
fering and death ensue from it's con-
tinued use, the Hawkeye feels that it
has done its duty and washes it's hands
of all responsibility in the matter
Burlington HdWkeye.
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INvALlDs, HOTEL

The very large number Of invalid people who daily
s,si bnio RON every quarter q The n1iied States
and the widely celebrated Faculty OF Specialists II,
Medicine and Surgery associated with him, rendered
Unnecessary that tie founder this Institution should
provide place on grand and commodi0us scale
LOT lle1r entertainment and comfort
ADVANTAGES OFFERED.-Thc Invalids' Hotel
T. more complete n Its appontments than any SINH
IN of The most hca,hfu and desirable portions Of
the City Of Buffalo. and commands fine view OF Lake
being situated in the midst Of an extensive sysieil;
Of beautiful parks. The Hotel Is furnished with 4
% and from Inc diaecnt floors; Is provided With ali
kinds Of approved baths and has also connected with
aAord proper means OF cxerciso
'CNRONIC DISEASES OF all forms, whether rcquir-
within the province II our several Specialize
DISEASES OF wOMEN.-EspecIaily. are the facili-
the remedial means and appliances FOR the cure OF
an shose chronic dscasss peculiar 70 females The
electro-therrnai, and other approved baths, - IN
q a ms rsss ia 70 hs soa
To the surface, general shanpoopy, Swedish move
eanaze he x Tie blood IN t e syse emu
relieve congested parts, improve digestion. and
results IN ali cases O. Which these means are appea
bic No experimenting Is resorted TO In the treat
ann M peenaon e o fS e
70 suit the condition OF the patient INC thorough ven
r Inc es r.
for &c mind sns AZ hs cn 2
and thus promote recovery, are not neglected
NERv0Ce DJGEA2EA~-PaYAlysis. Epilepsy N1fsl
Chorca tSt Vitugs Dance, and other nervous adec.
tons receive the attention Of ezY15 in this spe-
clAty by which the greatest skin Is attained and liz
most happy results secured.
Linz pIgEAAKA-Thts division Of the practice in
The Inyalids' Hotel Is very ably managed by . rem
llenan Of mature Judgment and skill Bronchial,
Throat, and Lung Diseases very largely treated
in this department. and with results which have hem
highly gratifying To both physician and patients
EYE AVID EAR-Special attention n given 70 the
delicate operations on the eye and car, dfsttn-
guisbed oculist and auYfst being under epgAgemeut
70 conduct tkts branch Of The practice.
Inva.ids arriving IN the city and desiring 70 con.
suit MS should directly 10 the Hotel II IL easily
accessible BY caTrtase. omn1buA or street carr MIL
LENS Omnibus Agents, Ill incoming trains, can
b. relied upon 70 deliver passengers and baGgAGo
with security and Dispatch
r. Address r. v. PIERCE. u. D., Worlds DispeD-
sary and Invalsfs' Eoiei. Buffalo, y. Y.
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Dr.. PIerCe's Fayorite Preservation.

The term, however, is but feeble expression
OF my high appreciation of its value, based upon
server. have, while witnessing its positive re-
suits in the few special diseases incident to tie
separate organism of woman, singled it out as
medical career. On its merits, rs a posi-
tive, safe, and e1ectual remedy for this class
OF diseases, and one that will, at all times and
under all circumstances, act kindly and in har-
mony with the laws which govern the female
system, l am willing to stake my reputation as a
pm, All, Nay even more 50 confident am
expectations OF single invalid lady who uses il
for any of the ailments for which recommend it.
that ! offer and sell it under A POSITIVE
GUARANTEE. If beneficial effect is not
experienced by the time two-thirds of the con-
tents of the bottle are used / will, on return nf
been taken according to directions, and the case
being one for which recommend il, promptly
refund the money. paid for it. Had not The
most perfect confidence in its virtues could not
offer it as l do under these conditions; but h,v-
ing witnessed its truly miraculous cures in thou
sands OF cases, 1 feel warranted and
reputation and my money on its
mcrits.G
The following are among those disease
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Rctroversion, Bearing Down Sensations Infer
nal Heat, Nervous Depression, pebi!isv. hes
pandencv. Threatened Miscarriage. Chronic
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male Weakness. and very many other chronic
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In all affections of this nature. nv Favnrlie
Prescription works cnres-the marvel of
the world. This medicine do not ext" j. a
cuie-all, but it admirably fulii!ls single
ness Of purpose. being most perfect
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1BY All DEfUtsGISTS.
w. PIERCE. NJ. D.. h0pr,
BTFFALO. N. r.
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WOMAN,

BY an immense practice, extending through q
period OF years, having within that time treated
many thousand cases of those diseases peculiar
to woman, l have been enabled to perfect a
the indications presented by that class of dis
eases with positive certainty and cxactncss.
To designate this natural specific compound,
have named it
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would, if he had only waited, been
blest with a noble, black-mailing lord
for son-in-law to-day.
And the hirlings of this presuming
snob sit in an editorial chair and have
the brazen impudence to set up as
teachers of the American people
Give their opinions upon public mat
tiers just as if they were not shallow
hlrelings. who have no opinions, who
have bargained to cover so much
print for SO many dollars; the man
who gives the dollar always to dictate
the print. Can such denominations
live along side of the Republic, or can
the Republic live alongside OF them !?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-07

gentlemen were mistaken as to the amount to
be paid by the United States. The proportion,
he said, which the United States is to pay Is
upon the estimates made by the Commits
sioners and the Council. 1t is of those esi
mates that the United States is to pay half,
not on the amount of taxation. This Sl.75 per
800 which is proposed i'm the bin is merely the
maximum which may be assessed. The amend
ment proposed by Mr.. Buckner, making the
rate of taxation 81 on the hundred, was finally
rejected, and the House adjourned pending
an amendment reducing the tax to $50 on
the hundred.
To-day, it will be seen, this amendment was
adopted.
Later.-The House has passed the bill as
amended above, and retaining the rate of so
per cent. contribution for District expenses
by the government