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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-11

Blind Tom entertained another vast crowd
at the African Church last night, and we
really believe that if we had u concest room
OF twice its capacity it would be regularly
filled with persons eager to hear his wonder
ful PEI formauces. Ouly two nights now re-
main OF his present series of musical enter
tainments, and the opportunity should not bs
neglected by aay one who IL fond Ut the mar
VeuonS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-11
Adjourned

Caralry Service.-Lieut- LOWS j. Haw
Icy, re cruiting officer of Wise's Legion, is at
present raising a cavalry company in this
city. He is An experienced officer, and to per
sous desirons OF serving their country, the
opportunity presents more than ordinary in
ducomeutS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-11
AppFvpsies ten f,y keuxuxL =

The inIrnetion of scores, has been removed
FROM bill, p2-ss! hy coA sTess, spcroprtat.
ls Two iD:Iiion dollars iar ,hs bsaefii OF the
Stnts O! k.a,ueky
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-11

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fes.: If ss.fsfiak ssa- ~ fraa ,SE Aasss
E.ss tssefs, q Hsafs.!sksi ga.;sa exlfS
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-11

Painful Accidcnt-We regret to hear that
a little daughter of Henry X. Ellyson, Esq,
was badly burnt last Thursday night by the
accidental ignition of her clothing. Her sui.
ferings have been intense, but there is pros
pect Of her recovery
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-11

Eunops.-An the Yankee correspondents
In E1Yepe ropeGseAt tie sxisteace Of most
tAFsateniae state Of leeltng toWards the
United States. The blockade ef stone and
the g,eat wAnt Of cotton II AL the manafAe.
tarlng towns Of kn9lAna and France will
seou raiso q storm that will most e6ectuAliy
blow old Ahe's ships from oar ecaat. The
WORKING people svsrywhsre call iondly pr.
ipteYyontion. 8
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-11

now WI Fora1r AZ 1oA1oxA
The Norfolk Day Book gives the following
concerning the dies perate courage exhibited
by our troops st Roanoke:
IL IL said that thu enemy came up In their
no Ats ON The Sou eice OF the Island, and
bv means OF their boat howitx.rs, effected 4
Isndipx in the rear Of our bat,eyies, and
nat after landing about fifteen thousand on
all pArts Of the Island. they marched mp
and an Z ID the batteries. II IL also reported
that, Notwithstanding our small force Of
twea ~ one hundred man against about If
teen thousand, on some parts Of the Islaud +;
the resis lance WAs OF the most desperate ma
turs Hnd = hAnd-to-hAnd CON test lasted for
a cons icsrable time, showing the most des-
perats courage. This 10 said 70 have been
the cas- particularly with the Richmond
Blaze, un1sr command Of Capt. q. Jsnnings
Wise. Oapt Wise, No tsArn, fell brAyely.
uySiux his meA On.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-11

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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
Court of Claims.

There Is u bill before congress which pro.
poses some needed improvement. in the {.
). court OF claims, and which IT Is hoped will
be passed the present session. IL provides
for the appointment Of two additional Judges
for the court extends its jurisdiction to all
cases where the government is liable in law
or equity and makes It's decisions final, with
right Of appeal IN certain cases and under
gwen penalties.
Those who know how many claims against
the government are pushed through congress
by the persistence OF the lobby, will see the
great benefit Of making the decisions Of the
court final. The bill is regarded as very i'm.
portant by some OF the ablest lawyers in the
house, and when We consider the vast mum
Der Of claims accumulatlng against the gov
eminent IN consequence Of the war, we can
but hope that all effort will be made to let the
proposed measure become a law without de-
/ iay.--Wmois Jornat
just SO but some days ago the JOurnal
rallied violently against that clause Of tho
new constitution providing u mode for bring.
ing suits ON claims against the state. II IL
is proper and Tor the interest Of the general
government to have "A special court Tor the
adjudication Of claims, instead Of leaving their
settlement to congress to be pushed through
by the persistence OF the lobby" why should
not the state have such provision, by which
the courts and not the legislature shall ad-
Just claims against the state? The evils Of a
/ persistent lobby and corrupt Legislation nre
/ as much to be dreaded at the Illinois capital
az they are at Washington. The JourHaL
sees IA great benefit III the one case and q
great evil IN the other. But we don't see
it nor can any other person who views the
subject in a practical light Springfield
/ Register.
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Caution TO the Slaudercrs

The New York Jornai Of Commerce, il
its peculiar quiet way, suggests a little eau
ton to those republicans who call the capture
of Yorktown buuder because Gen. McClel.
lan's army had deem reduced by orders from
Washington, rendering it impossible for him
TO completely cut off the rebel army. accor-
ding to his plan:
GENERAL MCCLELLAN.- There was some of
the old anti Mcclellan malice visible in radi.
cal quarters on hearing the news from York
town, but the indignation of the public made
it hide its head. That the young general had
driven the enemy, hundred thousand strong,
from his chosen entertainments, and was pur.
suing their scattered hosts, was glory enough
for one day. That he did not keep them in
their entertainments, by being on both sides
of them, is well enough known to be the eff
feet of the order of those who took the respon-
sibility of changing his plans and ordering
part Of his army on different line Of march.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
Seven short Rules FIR Transpantin~ Ey.
CIgrccuk.

Plant evergrccns 1t is not vet too late -
| Indeed, 1t is Just the time III this latitude. 49,
The sap is circulating. The buds have burst
and the new growth coming. A thousand cx-
perimentS have proved this state Of the plant
to be the most favorable for removing in the
spring.
Observe few things:
FIRST. That you select Il good tree. Be
sure that all the roots and roUtlets were taken
up with it, covered Immediately to keep them
from the air, and keep moist to the hour Of
, rcsettlng. The plant should have been Of Thrift.
ty growth in years past-broad at the base,
tapering gracefully to the top, the smaller
/ 1t IS the greater its chance for life, with a
, great amount OF care.
! Second, Transplant it right Here is the
rule Don't set your stupid hole digger at it,
y tree lNa thing OF lie, Take care Of il
| yourself a. such
IhWd. Remove the moss packing from the
roots, prunc off those that were injured in
digging up. Dip the roots in "grout." a.
the nurserymeu call it. 1t consist. of puuuI
parts OF clay or loan and constable mn
lure, with water udded,to reduce the mixture
! to the consistency Of cream. Let this dry on ,
then plant with your own hands.
F0nyth. Have the hole large-not deem. -
Slit in the fine earth about the roots press
it closely to them with your fingers following
each fiber out by itself. If you can get it,
work in some finely rotted chip dirt it make,
the very best food for young evergreens.
With this treatment your tree ought to
live; but it may not.
Ftth. Should the weather come on hot the
scorching sun will be very likely to cause AN
excessive evaporation of the cap of the plant
from its thousand leaves and its smooth trunk.
and at the same time dry the moisture from tha
ground in which it stands. Then il must
die
TO prevent this. protect the trunk bv wron
ping straw rope around il and kecning il
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19

The general-in.chef recently sent back as
not satisfactory, the finding Of court mar
tial, with thetollowing pointed, Just and time
ly admonition;
The testimony in the case exhibits most
dsgraceEul state of things An officer rcceiv.
es from friend" in a neighboring city, a
case Of liquors. The arrival of this mischlev-
Gus box in camp Is the signal and the occa.
sion OF a most disgraceiul breach OF discipline
1t seems that all the acquaintances, officers
and men, recipients were called in to pnrtake
of this most perniciou. gift, which, if it had
been sent by an enemy, could not have been
more perfectly adapted to WORK injury to the
regiments From drunkenness, brought OF
by drinking in this assembage, proceeded
the characterization Of the prisoner.
This was no paiation of his offence, but an
addition to it, No evil 50 much obstructs
the army in its progress to that conduct which
will enable it to accomplish all that true sol
dlcrs can, as the degrading vice Of drunken
ness. II is the cause OF by far the greater
part Of the disorders which are tried by court
martial. 1t is impossible to estimate the ben
etts that would accurc to the service from the
adoption Of a resolution, on the part Of the
ofhcers, to set their men an example Of total
abstinence from mi lXicating drinks. 1t would
be worth fifty thousand men to the army of
the United States.
70 which the Vermont Chronicle comments
thus:
Worth fifty thousand men This is not
the opinion Of q recuse, unacouan ted with
the ways of the world, or the nigh, Of heat
ed defamation bat the calm statement Of
one whose experience ard position clothe his
words relating to such subject withtbe h;oh.
est authority. The last two sentences the
two paragrap hs in tact--deserye to be written
in letters OF gold for the instruction of the
country, and poured in fire and thunder up.
on the ears Of drinking officers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
by Telegraph.
Ezc''Sipeiy for he Daily argus

fensacola Nayy Eard turned BY Mc rebels
fe"saeola'm possession IF fsaeraI rocps -
A JsderH repukse rcported 0" Jlmef rirer--
Gen. Cor taLes Priacetoa, Id.--Gea. Ne
CSelSaa aicaactHg- Itetion, y, {, cracuq!.
d by AY yeJete aaR Hsr rat(road conaec-
no" cm o9.- Beaweyard gone eay! - GENT
Bra2y in commaai at CorinM-ReLels fee!
sur ofriaory at CormM Frospsct Of q
.Negro resurrection IN South Carolina-
lie Hunter policy 10 be reptdtatea- Goo.
H"k Of y. C., refuses 10 gre q,.y more
ait 10 rebehion-f trench army marciing on
Nftco-Rcported capture Of tie rebel bat.
hr'cs at Fort parting an Me J,mes ytrer--
LTpedition 10 Ncw Nerico-Hems from. re5.
ct sources Cotyornia news.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19

we have sedulously avoided comment on
tins interference, and we do not recur TO it for
the purpose of criticising its wisdom. That
remains to be seen and judged hereafter,
1t was McClellan's plan to take the army of
the rebellion, lie was forbidden to do this
and ordered to fight them in front. They fed
at his skilltul and mastery approach, and he
is now after them. Perhaps the future will
justify the change Of plan. There are some
men who have deep thirst for blood just
now, and 1t is a singular but Il certain truth,
that these are the very men that would be
deeply grleyed if the south would lay down
their arms at once, and the union be perfect.
iy restored to power, But however bloody be
their devices, they should bear in mind that
in finding fault W. the retreat from York.
town they criticize u higher officer than the
commanding general
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
The Triumph of Gen Mcclellan over hi,
ReVIers


Gen. Mcclellan has achieved victory over
his recent oponen,s aud reyilers in congress,
not less splendid than won by him over the
| rebel army on the banks of the Jane. river,
Those who were only few DAYS ago eager TO
apply the guillotine to his neck, are now pres.
sing forward to praise him. The transition
from denunciatlOn to praise has been remark.
ably suddenly. When the news came Of the
evacuation of Yorktown the denucations
were Of unmixed bitterness but they found
no echo among the masses, and were lost in
the universal rejoicing. When Williamsburg
was taken, after short. sharp aud deadly
contest, the calumnators were abashed be.
fore the roar Of popular commentator Of the
commander OF the army of the Potomac
When the prospect Is 80 near that General
Mcclellan will either capture or annihiate
the whole rebel army in Virginia, the howl.
ers are suddenly convinced OF his great merit
| as general and Il patriot and hasten to be
before ali others in Offering resolutions in
praise of him whom only IL fcw DAYS ago they
openly and fercely denounced. The friends
OF the administration are gratifcd at this in.
dIcatiou that the radical faction is beginning
TO APP reciatc the overwhelming force Of the
public sentiment that is rail- lying to the support
Of the president and Gen Mcclellan.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19

The present indications are that we in this
vicinity are going to have an unusually large
crop Of every thing the coming season.
Wheat, we are told by our Oldest and best
farmers, never looked so well and gave such
cheering signs Of a heavy crop IA it does at
present. 1t is now upwards OF three feet
high, and in splendid condition. Fruit
Of every kind is going to be more than usual
ly abundant notwithstanding the croaklngs
sometime since. Also meadows are in unu.
sually fine condition. The season having
been backward, not much can be said ut pres
cnt Of other crops, but every appearance
indicates heavy yield OF almost every
thing raised in tins locality, if no disaster be-
/ falls us.-Saiem (W. 1dcocdte.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19

The Richmond Dispatch says Mcclellan
must wade through seas of blood before he
can capture the rebel capital. Oh dry up with
your blood and your ditches- that sort of ia TX
is played out Boston Post
The London Times decides that the English
navy must be built over again and hencetorth
not even so much as n gunboat will be con.
sructed OF mere timber.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
Michigan Southern Il Lake Sh ore r. R.

'hSNh "a Luns cnVlV III III
1862. "".SUMMER ARRANGEMENT. 1862
On and after SUNDAY May, 4th and until furth-
er notice, trains will leave Chicago as follows:
New YORK DAY EXPRESS:
100 a. NJ. Daily, except Sunday, via old Michigan
road, connecting at Eikhart with trains on
AIRLINE road lat White Pigeon with trans for
Three Rivers, at Adrian with trains Tor Jack
son; at AR Line junction with trains tor
Monroe and Detroit.
MONT EXPRESS:
$50 T. NJ, DAILY, except Saturday, via old Michi-
gan road, connecting at Adrian with trains
for Detroit.
Trans arrive from the East at s. Is A. M and Sis
p. IN.
All the above trains make regular connections
to DuhkItk, Buffalo. niagara Falls Albany, New
YORK, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and all
other points east.
Luxurious new sleeping coaches with all mod
etn Improvements, run on night trains.
Through tickets can be obtained at the CON-
pany's office Do Clark street, under the sherman
House, or at the depot, corner Van Buren, and
Sherman streets.
JOHN D. CAMPBELL,
GEO. NJ. GRAY, Gen'l Supt, Toledo. 0.
Gen'i Western Ag't
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mississippi Il Missouri Railroad,
% sSka 49, Isassa a.
1870 SJruuEp ,nn.N-...,, $3.50,

Trains run by Chicago time, which is twelve min.
utes faster than Davenport time.
II IN AND AFTER MONDAY, MAY 5ru
" 1862, and until further notice, passenger
trans Will leave Davenport as follows:
For Marengo and Washington. $40 A. NJ.
Trains arrive at Davenport as follows:
From Marengo and Washington. .6:30P. NJ.
Morning trains out of Davenport make direct
connections at Marengo Iowa City and Wash
lngton, with the Western Stage Companv,s
Stages for all points west.
Trains from the west connect at Davenport with
trains OF the Chicago Rock Island Railroad for
all points North and South.
Passengers reminded Of the necessity of
giving distinct directions as TO the destination of
their baggage. Also TO procure tickets before TAX
rag their seats IN the cars.
JOHN F. TRACY, Geul. Sup,,
A. kIMBALL, Asst. Supt,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
How IT WoRKs.-The Washington cores

pendent Of the New York Express says:
Tie army subsistence stores are now subject
10 a heary draH 10 Feed the hordeS Of hgitire
slaces from Qdjacent con.tieS IN Maryland and
sugtaia They are daily, almost hourly ar
irving here, and if the drain continues in any
increased proportion, numerous evils will oc-
cur. Maryland will be nearly depopulatcd
Of them. and congress will have to make ar
additional appropropriaton Of army subsst
snce to keep tho wretches from actual starya
tion
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
SOLDIERS CLAIM AGENCY.

HliE undersigned having experience in
l prosecuting military claims, oilers hls services
IN adjusting and collecting
PENSIONS,
BOUNTY MONEY and
ARREARS or PAY, &c
due discharged or deceased Soldiers, their widows
or heirs.
HIS experience While an officer IA the army
qualities him TO promptly procure the settlement
of claims "a the most expeditions and correct
manner
10 Cho,ge a"icss CLAIM is CoAccted!
Refers by permission to
Maj. Gen, L. $. Grant, L. 5. A
Brig Gen, John Macarthur, L. ). A
Col, NJ, $. Barnes, {, ). A.
Charles Baiord, Esq, Rock Island
Judge Dautorth, do
Doy0c \ Champion, do
J. j. Webster do
W b, WILLIAMS,
Attorney X Counselor at Law,
Rock Island, Illinois.
Mays, dawIy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19

COL Gibson, Of the 10Th Ohio, recently wrote
letter from Tennessee, which is attracting
some notice in the west Col. Gibson will be
recoIlectcd as the republican successor 10
Breslin as state treasurer Of Ohio. He writes
thus about the condition Of the slaves us OBJ.
served by himself:
"ln this region every one owns one or more
slaves. Here, a. elsewhere where | have been,
the slaves are well treated and well provided
for. They appear happier, and certainly live
and dress better than the poor whites or the
free negroes Of Ohio or the north. They all
SUPPOSED we were about to liberate them. -
Th. lie had been trumpetcd in the south and
hundred, Of honest people aside from slaves,
believed it. But the negro here instinctively
breads the north. They love the south, and
are devoted TO their masters.
81 have witnessed some touching scenes
between exiled masters, returned to their
homes and their faithful slaves. 1t rs strange
how few try 10 escape or runaway. doubt
if twenty have come to the army with which
have been connected since last September.
About the farm houses and in the city the
white children and black play together like
brothers and sisters. 1t is my deliberate
opinion that in their present state Of ignor-
ance the slave rather fears than desires eman
cipati9n. They only regard their appettes
and comforts They are well housed, well
dressed. and well fed They appear to want
DO more. These facts constitute no excuse
for slavery, but mention them a. tending to
show that statesmen had better let the niger
elune M rrosont and address themselves To
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
NOTICE.

1'IIE undersigned would give notice that he
| IS prepared to procure a speedy settlement
Invalid Pension Claims, Bounty Money, Arrear
of Pay, 2c due soldiers or thou hers having II
his possession all necessary Instructions, forms
blanks, &c. T., b, SWEENEY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
fIREMENS' NOTICE,

INIE ANNUAL REVIEW Of the Rock
| Island fire department, by the mayor and al
dermcn, will take place on Wednesday, the 2Sth
lnst., at ) O'Clock, p. m, on Market square.
). Is. SroDDARD, Chief Engineer.
Rock Island, May l2th, 1862
Register and ChrDHjc Dies UeSienS please copy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
FOR RENT.

7 HE property and fine residence in the 4tf
4 ward, on the bluff, lately occupied by Joseph
Comet Esq, IS for rent, to good tenant. The
place is very desirable to any person wishing To
live n handsome retired situation, The grounds
are ample and well stocked with fruit and shrub
brv.
To good tenant the rent will be moderate
ALIEN. +. SWANDER, Agent.
Rock island AnrlT
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
MiRSMii'S NOTICE.
CLEAN THE ALLEYS.

| y accordance with the ordinances Of this
i city, hereby give notice that all owners oroc-
cupants OF any property within the limits Of the
city, must remove from the half of the alley ad-
joining said property, all filth, oiid, manure, or
other offensive matter, previous to tho 10th instant,
or they will be prosecuted, as the laA directs.
JOHN l.. SMITH, City Marshal.
Rock Island, MAY ), d2w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE,

CWlLER REID have this day made an
~ Assignment OF the property belonging 10 the
firm to c. L. Bascom. Tor the benefit Of thor
creditors.
All persons indebted to the firm are requested
to call immediately and pay the Indebtedness
Those having unsettled accounts ere requested
to call and make arrangements for their settle.
ment' c. L. BASCOM, Assignee.
Rock Island, May 3, 1862.
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a NEW ITfRN.

The undersigned will continue the business at
the old stand under the firm name of Henry Darts
Sons. and will pay all debts of the late firm of
Henry Dart Sons. CYRUS J. DART,
ALBERT {. DART,
WIN. II. DART.
April 10th, 1862
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19

n" The argus is the only paper in this coun'
" that takes Geographic reports consequently it
can cu-5ish the people of this and adjoining coun.
ties with news in advance of any other paper
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
PROCLAMATION.

| Bailey Davenport mayor Of the city of
| Rock Island do hereby declare section two
p, of an ordinance passed August sth, 1897, en-
titled AN ordnace,' relating to Dogs running at
large, to be IN force from tins date.
Dated at Rock Island tins 18th day of May,
1862. BAILEY DAY EXPORT, Mayor
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Matthias Agy, Deceased.
TUE undersigned having been appointed
Administrator of the Estate of Matthias
Agy, late OF the County of Rock Island and State
OF ILLINOIS, hereby gives notice that he will appear
pe'ofe the County Court Of Rock Island county, at
the oitce OF the Clerk ofsald Court in the CITY of
Rock Island, at the June Term, on the Sd MONDAY
~ JUNE next at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are rotlfed and re-
quested to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immediate payment TO
the undersigned.
Dated this 22d day Of April, A. D. 1862
JOHN q PARMENTER, Administrator
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SURGEON DENTIST.

y solicitation Of many friends in Daven
ID port, ! have opened a branch office in the Lee
Clare House, for the accommodation OF those who
wish any work IN my line.
shall be at the LrClarc house from s A. NJ. to -
Nj, every da. except sundays. The balance OF
the time shall be at my Office in Rock Island
Thankful for past fvors and patronage, |
hope to receive a continuance of the same.
HENRY Fl>CHEL.
Rock Island, May Sth 1862 DIV
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-19

Memphis papers Of the lith were looking
for a battle at Corinth with terrible interest.
They estimate the federal amy ut 90, 900 and
insist that 1t j. greatly demoralizei, and say
they don't allow themselves to think of being
defeated. Beauregard is undoubtedly at Cor
it,th