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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
what IL Teaches.

It has frequently been charged BY the
Democratic press that the greenback-na-
ton al party was organized for and controll-
ed by Republican managers for the ex-
press purpose of creating division in the
Democratic ranks. 1t has been frequently
pointed out to Democrats who were dispos-
ed 60 wander into strange pastures that
the Republican managers owned and con-
trolled the new party, and that, instead OF
dividing the stalwart vote, it would
weaken democracy and insure Re-
publican success in districts otherwise
doubtful, or favorable to Democratic sue
cess. The truth of these warnings was
made manifest In the election of 1873, and
most forcibly illustrated in the late cleo
ton in Ohi0A In this state. in
stead of adopting platform of sound
principles and ignoring the green
back element as part of the common
enemy, concessions of the most humil-
ating nature were made by the Democracy
10 order, as was claimed, to secure the
greenback vote. 1t was intimated that, If
the Democrats would adopt a platform
and resolutions in harmony with the
greenbackers and nominate for governor
man known to be of pronounced green
back financial views, that they. the green
hackers, would support him. The advice
of the demagogues and timid element pre-
vailed, and in place of a platform OF un-
swerving Democracy, with sound fnan-
cial plank and the broad, liberal views of
progressive Democrats, the Democrats
presented platform of the good lord, good
devil'' sort, and on this uncertain ground
the contest was waged.
The fight is over, the result is known
and the resume of the contest is defeat
for the Democracy. And now that the
state is Republican, the legislature also OF
the stalwart persuasion, the question nat
urally arises-'Where was the army OF
greenbackers who were to swell the Dem
ocratic vote to such prodigious proper
tons, as to render defeat impossibleY
The answer is soon ascertained by examin-
ing the returns. On election day the
Republican wing of the party voted, as it
was pre-arranged they should vote-for
the Republican ticket. Had the Democ-
racy of Ohio ignored greenbackism. and
all its attendant demagogueries and NOM
mated Tom Ewing, Rice or Bishop
on sound platform, the chances
for success would have been
largely increased. The lesson taught will
be good one and, instead of being cause
for mourning, will be the means of solidi-
flying Democracy on the true principles of
the party. It will teach Democrats that in
union there is strength-that in division
lies defeat. The greenback party, will
pass out of sight and existence, and, though
the Republican managers will endeavor to
keep up the organization for partisan pur-
poses, it is fair to presume that Democrats
will be chary of side issues aud will cling
only more closely to Democracy, as the
danger of defeat by division appears mani
fest. In 1880 the issue will be on sound
principles, and unless obstacles present
themselves which do not now appear, the
Democratic party will be successful be-
yond the hopes of its most sanguine sup
rOrtarS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
a Sure Thing.

DR.. Hunters Specific and Injection No.
| are warranted to cure Gonorrhea, elect,
Chordes, Structure, diseases of the Kid
neys, Bladder and Urinary Organs of
males and females.
DIR. Hunters Specific No. 2 is a sure
remedy for s0ermatorrhea, seminal weak
ness, nightly emissions and loss of power,
caused by self abuse or excessive lndul-
gence Price of DR.. Hunters Specific. 50
per bottle; injection. 81. Sent every
where by express. DIR. J. Dinsbeer. sole
proprietor. No. 4I5 North Seventh street.
St. Louis. Mo. Send 2 stamps for a
treatise, Cures guaranteed, or money re-
funded.
Dr. Dinsbeer will treat all chronic dis
eases, and furnish medicines, for less
money than any other physician in st.
Louis Write or CALL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING ROOMS
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all othel
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, aDd on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
MAssAsoTT HOUSE.

M. 81 e. s. CHAPLIN, SPRINGFIELD, MASS
The Massesot House near the Railroad Stations,
was established in 1S43 1t has been twice en-
larged, making it three times its original size, and
thoroughly remodeled and refurnshed. The large
airy sleeping rooms, furnished with hot and cold
water. are cxcelled by none in the country. Spec
ial attention paid to ventilation and all sanitary
improvements. The proprietors are determined
that the world wide reputation of the Massasot
shall be maintained in all respects.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
Laugh and Grow Fat"

This ancient bit of advice is well
enough for spare" people, but how
about those that are already too fat !?
What is to become of them? Sit still
and I'll tell you. After many expert
ments. extending through months of
patient investigation and toll, the cele-
brated analytical chemist. j. G. Allan.
has perfected and given to the world
Allan's Anti-Fat. Thus far in several
hundred cases this great remedy has
never failed to reduce corpulent per-
son from three to six pounds per week.
It is perfectly harmless and positively
efficient. Sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
MEDICAL.
Public Notice.


JOHN HANNAS, being Blacksmith by
trade, had often felt the want of some means
whereby could soften iron at the forge, go that
could work 1t at better advantage. Ihis indnceu
me to make many experiments with different SUP
stances which offered the best prospect of success
the wonderful effects of Electro Silicon on the
Human System.
had a defect In three of my fingers, which were
bent or shnt up in my hand In such manner, by
very troublesome TO me in my daily ayocation. 1
could not handle my tools as wished and often
thought would have my fingers cut OF to get
them out of the way, have used everything that
offered any hope OF relief. but all to no effect
Well, I say. was working with Electro silicon 81
the forge and of course could not prevent It's COM
ing in contact with my hands.
took notice of the effect 1t mad proouceo,
until one day, wishing to use heavy manner,
grasped with my crooked hand, and much TO my
surprise L found my crooked fingers stralgnten
out and had as much of them as ever L
hands to my wife and family, and general re-
jocing was the result.
/ had a neighbor living about 8 mile from my
shop who had lame knee, caused by the cords
being contracted by rheumatism l sent mn, MIN q
bottle of Electro Silicon Lniment and told him 10
use it thoroughly He did so, and at Lhe emu OF
three months he was able to throw aside MS cane
and walk to my shop apparently as wen az ever.
1t had worked just it did in my case proouclng
perfect cure. gave it to others OF my nelgnDors
from Swelled Limbs, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Stin
JOINTS Burns, etc, all of which II cured w1tnou'
any trouble Finding that the Electro silicon LIN
iment would penetrate the skin OF man furtnei
than any other substance, 1t occurred 70 me INA
it must be good for the horse, and 1t has proved
itself one OF the very best applications In ali ex-
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal,
Prepared by the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
DE-. SHOREY'S
Kidney investigator.

A SPECIFIC in the CURE Of ALL DISEASES
of the Urinary Organs, Irritation of the neck OF
the Bladder Burning Urine, Bright's Disease,
elect, Gonorrhne all it's stages, Mucous
Discharges, Night Emissions, Congestion OF The
Kidneys, brick Dust, Deposit, Diabetes In1iam-
alton of the Kidneys and Bladder, Dropsy of the
Kidneys, Acid Urine, Bloody urine, PAIN IN the
Calculus Renal Cole, Retention of Urine. Free
quent Urination, Gravel in all it's Forms inability
ced in life. The INVESTIGATOR restores the
Urine to its natural color, removes the acid and
burning and the effect OF the excessive use OF ntox-
fcating Drink.
The following are among those diseases in which
SEES of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
WOMEN

IeucorrhRa. Excessive Flowing, Painful
Monthly Periods, Suppressions when from IN
natural causea, Irregularities, Weak Back. Prolap
sus or Falling of the Uterus Anterversion anc
Retroversion Bearing down Sensations, Interna
Heat, Nervous Depression, Debility. Dependency
Threatened Miscarriage, Chron c Congestion, Infia-
nation and liberation of the Uterus, Impo-
tency, Barrenness, Sterility, and Female, Weak
Added to these the pangs, the troubles, the
wearing strain of maternity, and which often do
more toward breaking her constitution and weak
ening her for other efforts than all else of her labor
and duties en- 97GSSe 1t is in this direction that
one often discovers that which ii most pitlful in
the life of such a woman. She labors on through
the period of CESSATION the last possible moment,
often over exerting herself, and often doing her
and her offspring irreparable injury. The result OF
all this is that the mother at that period OF life
when she sh ould pass the threshold of vigorous
and cheerful old age is often broken down and,
after year or two of intolerable suffering is hur-
ried off to the nearest chnrchyard
bottle or two of Shorev's Investigator taken
during the year, will not only make q woman's
life light ana happy, hut will cure permanently
most of her complaints, Sold by all druggists at
one dollar per large package. Sold in Des Moines
wholesale and retail by
C. II. WARD & CO. and by druggists generally
FULLER & FULLER,
Wholesale Agents, Chicago.
Depot, 55 Cedar St, New York. 6-26nwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
EASTWARD. Il station


Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
EAST -...... 4 :45 p m WEST. 10 80 m
GEO. NJ LOOSELY, Agent, Rock Island
A. KTMBALL, E. SIT. JOHN,
Gen1 Sup't. Gen. T'kt & Pass. Agt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
PRESCRIPTION EREET

For the speedy cure of seminal weat-c-.
lost manhood. and all disorders brought
by excuses, exposures, or indiscretjons
Most druggists have the ingredients, pa.
phlets-" Marriage and Celibacy," Sspogrs
"Chronic Diseases" SO pages, "Essay or
Spermatorrhoea, 1mpotency, &c, go pf-g.s
cents each. We cure all forms of conc,
ital malfOrmations at moderate charges.
ST. LOUIS CURATIVE INSIlTUTs.
Chartered by the State OF Missoni
afford radical, speedy, scientific and post
cures.-Baths, Electricity, all modern iut.,.
ances, and the best surgical and med,
aklll. Medicines sent everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE, & ST. PAUL.

RACINE & SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Oav EXPRESS and Mail S:55An Cos Pr
Night Express. ............10 &c p 5:55 AN
The night express leaving kock leland every
Sunday night at 10 05 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
thistraIn.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
HARRIS REMEDY CO. mfg. CHEMISTS
Market and 9th Sta. ST. LOUIS, MO.
CURE YOURSELF!

DR. Bohannans Negotiable Curative" warraned 10 per-
maDently all forms of spernsttOrrhea Seniha
Weakness, General Debility, I%p.ency &C. and rs9fef
those who have destroyed by sexual evil pc
weeks time This remedy, which
DR. Bohannan In his private practice for
thirty known to fail in curing even
the WORST CASES. 1t gives vitality and imparts energy
with wonderful effect 70 those mddle-aged who feel
weakness beyond their It's nviRoratng properties
are felt at once. Young men suffering from the
quences Of that dreadfuly destructive habit Of Self
this medicine with the of speedy ana
PERMANENT The patient gains strength and eas-
ticity of spirits II directly the parts efect
soothing and healing tonic and anodyne the
Taxed seminal vesicles and rtated ducts importing power
and restoring them their natural state the same
as If the banefh habit had been INDUCED in. The
ingredients simple productions Of nhturebarks roofs
herbs etc, and a specific for the above diseases
R1Price Five Dollars sent with full directions, etc 20
address sale only at DIR. C. A. Bohannane Office
No North Fifth street between Washington avenue and
Green street. 81. Louis, Mo. Established in l6a.
R-Dr b. Special Diseases" which gives
clear delineaon Of the nature symptoms o.
cure etc. of SYPHILIS. SEMINAL WEAKNESS ETC, sent
FREE to any address upon receipt Of one stamp.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-02-08
Read This Twice.

IhE PEOPLES LEDGER"
,onfa'ns No Continued Stories, s
Caarge Pages, 4s Columns o;f
Saoice Miscellaneous Reading
...sr ~, every week, together with
Ss,es from the pens Of such
M ilIf,Snovn writer's as NASBY.
I'M OPTIC, SYLvANU
NM JR., MISS ALCOTT..
Rp,S,.C % z CARLTON, J. j. T. TROW.
s,sE, MARX TWAIN, &c,
will send "The Peoples
|sssE to any address every
|s'sk \, Tor three months. on trial
: 15sseeipt Of only SO CENTS.
Ia .aE .ll 2! PEOPLES LEDGER" is an
~ established and reliable week. i.
|: ,,l Paper, !; Published every SATURDAY.
n. ,%a = = very popular throughout
y Nh. =. 3. and Middle tates.
a'sHAsN ~ Z: Curtis, Pull .ner
80. = School ST., Boston
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-02-08
NO. 33.

in excess of the expenses Of said
ward, for said year, shall he made
common fund, from which will
oe paid all the unpaid claims orr.
g'nat1pg last year and resolved
furthermore, that the balance re-.
naming on hand after such object
shall have been accomplished, be
distributed pro rata among the
wards, for the expenses Of the
present year.
On motion, be it resolved that.
provided the patrons Of the 9th
ward colored school, donate 70
the proper school authorities. an
acre OF land, whereon to locate
such building, the SUN of one
hundred dollars, or as much
thereof, as may be necessary. be
appropriated out Of the said
wards fund, to purchase the
materials for school house TO be
known as The Spring Hill (colored
schooD in said ward provided
that said patrons supply all the
labor necessary for the construc-
ton Of the same resolved further
that Jno. Lenore be appointed
agent, with authority to sinner.
intend the erection Of said build.
ing, and to draw on the treasury
tor amounts within this appro.
priation. said school to remain
closed until a surplus above the
appropriated sum shall be to its
credit in its respective ward, or
until further action Of the Board.
On motion, a committee com.
posed of Messrs Archie Young.
BENZ, Faulk aad R. sagrera, was
appointed to examine the books
Ind vouchers of the school treas.
lrer of this Parish.
On motion, Mr.. Benz. FanIk
vas added to the committee on
ents of school lands, gice Isaac
Wise, resigned.
On motion the Board adjourned
ine die.
). SAGRERA, J.N. WILLIAMS.
Secretary, President.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-02-08
HE STEPPING STONE TO HEALTH

lHE STEPPING STONE TO HEALTH
--ihe acquisition of vital energy is the
itspping stone to health. When the sys.
ra lacks vitality, the various organs flag
n their duty, becomes chronically irregu-
Ut =, and disease is eventually instituted.
\. 70 prevent this unhappy state Of things.
HI denilttated system should be bull, up
~ Tue use OF that inimitable tonicf Hos
sAers Stomach Bitters which inviRorstes
- digestive organs. and insures the thor
ssn conversion of food into blood of q
.Dut,saing quality, from whence every
nuscis. nerve and fiber acquire unwonte.,
|.upp'ies OF vigor, and the whole system
ssateflences the beneficial effect. Appe-
s,.e sse returns, the system is refreshed b.
as.slniui slnmber, the nerves grow strone
~ ~ calm, the dependency begotten o.
~ lo0,c Indigestion and an uncertain state
aesi'h disappears, and that sallow ap-
ance OF the skin peculiar to habitual
', and persons deficient In vital
~ 80, " replaced by a more becoming
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-02-08


TION.-Persons whose blood is thin. di.
gestiou weak and liver slnggisb. are extra
liable to the attacks Of malarial disease,
Ths most triding exposure may under
such conditions, iafect system which. if
healthy, would resist the miasmaiic taint.
The ooly way TO secure immunity from
malaria in localities whore it is prevalent,
Is to tone and regulate the aystem by i'm
proving weakened digestion, enricbing
the blood, and giving wholesome impe-
tus to hillary secretion. These results
are accomplished By nothing SO effective
ly % Hostetterss Stomach Bitters, which
long experience has proved TO be the
most reliable safeguard against fever spd
ague and kindred disorders. as we'll a.
the best remedy for them. The Bisters
are, moreover, m excelIant invigorant of
the organs Of nrination, and an active de-
purent eliminating from the blood fnoss
acrid impurities which origiaate shsuma-
tic ailments.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-02-08
Notice.

Sealed proposals will be received by tho
president OF the police jury until the 10 b
inst, tor publishing the proceedings Of
the police jury and all tho necessary
blanks for the use OF said police jury for
one year.
The said proposals will be opened on
that day, and the contract of printing
will be awarded to the lowest bidder, the
jury reserving the right to reject bids
The proposals must be endorsed '.pro-
posals for printing" and directed to the
president Of the police jury.
'Febs lst 10.
A. LAcouR.
elk Police Jury.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-02-08
DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP.
Having obtained the agency 0f

UODDAASo - 80 ~ AeA0 M "a
Having obtained the agency ei
this celebrated soap for Abbeville
and vicinity, | append the opin.
ion some Of our best people as
to its merits. We have been
using for the last 3 months the
Dobbins' Electric soap. made by
/. 1. Cragin & Co Philadelphia.
Pa, and find that it washes and
cleans the, clothes more rapidly
and more thoroughly and IS in
the end cheaper than any other
soap we have ever used in our
family. We can heartily recon.
mend it and a single trial will
convince all Of the correctness Of
our assertions.
WM. MoUroN.
f.. l. ADDISON.
ARCHIE YOUNG.
A. LACoUR.
| desire all my friends and Gus
toners to give this splendid soap
one trial SO they may know just
low good the best soap in the
y. ). is. Give it a trial and II
am sure you will use no other.
A. d. MARTIN,
Abheville, La. Sole Agent.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-02-08
TO I'LL WHOM IT .M.fY.
CONCERN

All persons having. claims
against the Schooner MoLLIE Of
Galveston, contracted by Bernard
Terasera, are hereby notified to
present the same within ninety
days, from January 18th 1879, to
r. G. smedes, Esq, attorney at
Abbeville, parish Of Vermilion,
Louisiana, if they wish to be paid.
J. Fl. BUTCHER.
February lst ~.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-02-08
ATTENTION.
United Friends Of Temperance.

No. I56
There will be a meeting Of the
Council on the 18th of February,
at | o'clock A. N. Members are
earnestly requested to attend, as
business OF Importance will be
transacted.
BY order of the Abbeville
Council. SOLOMON W1sE
Feb. lst 10. Committee
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-02-08
1872 As

A true copy !:
A. LACoUR, elk p. j.
Art 3rd Resolved, that all tax.
as collected or to be collected on
the Rolls of 1876, except those
for school purposes, be and the
same shall be applied in a pro
rata ratio to the payment Of ali
registered criminal claims or war
rants originating or issued in 1877
that the Treasurer be furnished
with list Of claimants to whom
be shall make quarterly payments
as aforesaid.
.;:Art 4th Resolved that the Par.
ish Treasurer be and he is hereby
authorized 10 pay quarterly and in
pro rata, all claims for holding
and conducting the last State
election OF 1878 10 this Parish, out
ofaif surplus funds remaining in
the Treasurer after having paid
all claims and warrants issued
against the different funds appro.
priated from the revenues on the
Rolls Of 1877 and collected in
1878, and that the Treasurer be
furnished with q list Of said elec
tion claims. .,,;..
Art 5th Resolved that the com,
pensation of commissioners and
Clerk of election and deputy,
sheriffs in attendance at the polls
shall be and hereby fixed at Eve
dollars for holding the election
and ten cents per mile for bring.
ing the returns to the court house. |
Art 6 Resolved further. that the |
sum Of three dollars per day be |
allowed as room rent for holding |
said election.
The following petition was
presented BY NJ. Wise viz. |
To the Hon. the President and
Members of the Police Jury Of
The Parish of Vermilion.
The undersigned ladies Of the
town Of Abbevjlle most respect-
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credited as in above year, $354.64
! Bal due on de1inqt rs s 2262.77
Assessment Roll Of 1876 as per

Bal due on deIinqt rs s 2262.71
Assessment Roll of 1876 as pei
minutes of Finance Committee
$6Ol2.39. Collected from the in
valids that were erased from thii
Roll by Finance Committee, Pan
cras Riu. tax 1854 John David
$l.62, Revillon not assessed but
collected by J. s. Nunez, collec
tor, $25.62. $6O43.l7. By ami
collected in 1877 for 1875 as Der
collectors report $4749.23. Col.
lectud in 1878 for 1877 up to 25th
Nov. Noy. 1878 $29l 81. Invalids
or worthless taxes stricken from
Roll $l74,73< $52l5.83. Balance
due on 1876 1927 "a. ..e +
: Receipt Of J. S. Nnnez for AS
sessment Roll for 1877. $8912.38
Cr.
By collections as per duplicate
receipts on collectors stumb book
no to Nov. 25th 1873 $4799 81
Bal due on 1877 4ll241
As per resolution of Police Jury
of May 18th 1877, the Finance
Committee made 9 list of he
names of all insolvent persons on
the delinquent tax lists of 1923
4.5 / 6 and amount of their taxes,
recording. same in a book and
checking them from the several
delinquent lists named above
Also recorded in same book the
names of all persons who produ.
ced receipts that were not credi-
ted in the said lists, together with
the amount each receipt ; We have
also list Of the names of all per.
sons upon whose taxes there was
. deduction made Of u mills for
The year 1874 as per decision of
Supreme Court. !.
Criminal warrants and Jury No
tices Of 1877 : 74S 10
'76 1851 T6 |
rs 278 73I
IA ! 5 50
Judgments now due costs
rot added ii. 1858 SO
Bridge claims approx'ted 1850 OO1
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-02-08

.sa make money faster Al work for
Y. y saaa at anything else. Capital
a.. alred; We will start you. Twelve
a.. pee day at home made by the iu-
y,ss.s us Men, woman. boys and girl
Z n esefywhere TO work for us, Now
@s Costly outfit and terms free.
IauE and Co, Augusta, Maine.