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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-23

The above, written in delicate and tremb.
ling hand, we have no doubt speaks the hon
est sentiments of the poor women in whose
behalf Nancy writes. But there is no law
to compel the unpatriotic people she speaks Of
to 90 to war We think they ought to he
compelled TO 60, for they certainly ought
either to fight for the union, or help supper,
the poor families of those who do
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-23
ACADEMY OF THE IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION,

I'llE Sisters OF Charity would hereby IN
! torn their friends and the public generally,
that they have re-opcncd the above named acad-
envy for the
EDICATION OF YOUNG LADIES.
The course Of instruction Will comprise all that
constitutes good English education. French
and German languages. music On the Piano, Gul-
tar and Duclmer, Drawing, Painting IN OH and
water cOlors, and Crayonng, Plain and ornamental
needle work. Knitting and Drcss-making.
The former terms are considerably reduced to
meet the times, but payments are required IN adj
vance, and
From this Rule there will be no DE, Walton.
Further Information can be obtained at the
academy or at the schools at ST. Anthcny's and
Ste. Narguertc's churches
Apr I, dWtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-23
VIEW YORK, BOSTON
And all Eastern Cities,
CARRYING THE
GREAT WESTERN u, -. MAILS.

IMPRESS TRAINS leave Dunkirk daily,
| 4 ON arrival Of all Trans on the Lake Shore
Railroad, from Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo,
Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Paul, st. LOUIS, Burllng
ton, Dubuque, Iowa City &C.
THr ONLY ROUTE running cars through from the
Lakes TO New York City WITHOUT CHANGE
or CARS. Splendid ventilated Sleeping cars run
Night Trans
Baggage checked through. Fare always as low
as by any other route.
Boston Passengers and their Baggage transferred
Free in New York.
BE particular aud call for Tickets wa Dunkirk
sud the New York and Ere Railroad, which are
sold at all the prncpa Railroad Offices IN the
West.
THIS road affords facilities for shipment
Freight, superior to any other route.
AN ENPRE~S FREiGHr TRAIN
leaves New YORK daily, making close connections
through to all points " Vest, and quicker time than
ever before made on any line.
For Freight Rates, enquire off. c, Oatman, $40
Broadway, New York; CbaS Thurman, 1873 Broad
way, \. I.;O. II. ?. Arthur, % South street, n
Y; j. :. Dunlap, II State street, Boston; Charles
w. Smith, Ere Railway office, 81 Clark street,
Chicago,
+. :. SPENCER, CHAS, MlNOT
Westn Ag't, Chicago, III. Gen. Supt, N.Y.
\ BARBER, Ag't Burlingtoa, Iowa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-23
NOTICE.,

I'VE undersigned would give notice that he
i is prepared to procure speedy settlement o f
Invalid Pension Claims, Bounty Money, Arrears
of Pay, &c. due soldiers or Their heirs, having ~
his possession all necessary instructions. forms.
blanks, &c. Z. D. SWEENEY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-23

The Albany Journal cleyerly says I'VE
owe debt of gratitude to Hollins re gave
US the idea Of the ram We ador it, i'm.
proved upon it, and used it to bu out the
brains Of the lnyentorn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-23
ESTRAY CATTLE.

CTRAYED from my place in Coal Valley.
y on Saturday the 9TH INST, one Red mlch
COW, about years old, left horn Topped little,
has some ear marks one Red mich COW wears
old, letters Il, II branded on one hip 4; one Red
mich COW, years old, undor-bt IN right ear;
one two year old hcIter, same ear mark, some
notified N the face one red yearllng he fer, no
marks; three yoarlng steers, two red, and one red
and white, undsr-bIt IN right ear Of each, hole
IN left ear The cattle are all red, except the
steer described above.
The last heard Of them was near Boon
Bridge on Edwards River.
A liberal rev ard wall be paid for information
leading to their recovery.
Letters may be addressed to me, at Pennsylya-
MIA pos, Office, Rock Island county, Illinois
SAMUEL WARNOCk,
Juuc93 WV
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-23
OFFICIAL MAJDRITiES.

The official canvass Of the votes on the new
constitution in this county, shows the follow.
ing result, viz
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Vo.1ay'a advertisements.
w VI. III. GEST.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR, AT
n LAW, Island, Illinois.
Gs,- Office IN Buiord's Brick Building, same
room With J. M. Buiord's Insurance Agency.
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~ The Argrs is the only paper in this 'oun'
~ that takes Geographic reports, consequent! 1t
can furnish the people of this and adjoining couh'
.i,s With news in advance Of any other paper,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-23
NEW SHORT LINE TO CINCINNATI
Cincinnati q Chicago Air Line RaiIr'd


Forty miles the shortest route to Cincinnati, In
dianapolls and Louisville.
Passenger Trains leave West side Union Depot,
corner Madison and Canal streets, Chicago, as fol-
lows:
Day Express and Mall 90 a. m. Sundays ex-
cepted) arriving at Cincinnati 900 p. III.
Night Exprss-7.30 p. IN. saturdays excepted
arriving at Cincinnati $50 a. m.
Returnng-Leave Cincinnati at 100 a. IN. and
$50 p. m, arriving at Chicago 100 P. IN. and
5. l5a m.
Making close connections at Kokomo with Peru
indianapolis railroad for Indianapolis, Jefer-
sonvle, Louisville, and all Points in Kentucky
and Tennessee; at Anderson and Richmond for
PIqua, Bellfontan, Urbana, Nenia, Columbus,
with Marietta Cincinnati and Kentucky central
railroads. for all points in southern Ohio and cen
ira Kentucky with Louisville Plttsburg packet
company's boats, for all points on the Ohio River.
Through tickets may be obtained at all the
principal railroad Offices in the northwest and the
company's office, No, 1873 Randolph street, under
Sherman House. SAM. A. LEWIS,
Went'n Pass. Ag't Chicago.
JOHN BRANDT, Jr., Gen. Sup't Richmond, Ind.
c, +. FoLLoTT, Gen. Ticket Ag't, do
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NEW YORK AND ERIE RAILROAD.
r.. va gzss atAies<atf - h....sFt.s~l
SSW w M ssSY@aEas asaat~ .lss-. IN --sas55y
Great Broad Gauge, Double Track and
Telegraph Route
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county, ls9.
CRITICISMS Of MCCLELLAS.-'Ih Buffalo
Courier thus replies to the Posts criticism
against Mcclellan at Fair Oaks
The Post well knows that it has uniformly
been the practice Of the ablest generals, Ma
poleOn included, 70 put raw troops IN the ad-
vance II would have hecn still more fla.
mcntable mistake" to have put the we!l.drill.
ed forces in the advance, and have relied upon
green recruits for reserve. If the compare.
lively veterans had been compelled temper
arilv to retire before Il superior force, the
battle would have been irrctriGvably lost. We
have noticed this paragraph simply 20 point
out the disposition to assail General MrCIeI-
Ian. which does not seem to be abated IN
some quarters, by the recent victory over an
immensely superior force.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-23

The Boston Post says: 'lf good Ioya! men
could learn the horrible conspiracy that still
pursue- McClcllun which refuses him rein
forcemcnts and keeps his numerical strength at
such low figure, there would be another up
rising in the north against the demagoguer
who are even worse than the rebels"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-23
FOR THE SEW CONSTITUTION
AGAINST THE new coNsTITuTIoN.

Majority against nca constitution, in the
county, $50.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-26

A letter from near Yorktown thus describes
the terrible affair at Lees Mills last Wednesday.
of which partial accounts have already been pub
lished:
From the Sergeant learned some particulars
of the fight ut Lees Mills. He says the action
commenced with a brisk cannonade on both sides
lasting for some time. when the rebel guns were
silenced by the Union artillery. Orders were then
given for three companies of the Sd Vermont To
advance The order elsier given than exc
cuted, however for the rebel entertainments aS
usual were concealed IN the woods. while, with
an ingenuity worthy of "A better cause. the rebels
had, by means of dams, contrived to food the
space between their entertainments and where the
loyal troops were drawn up, with water, varying
from two to four feet in depth, rendering the APP
proach to the rebel works difficult and slow. from
the necessity of wading, and seriously obstruct-
ing the process of loading; in fact, rendering it
impacticable where the water was deepest. Some
persons estimate the space to be waded at forty
rods, but my informant regards this exdg
geratOn He estimates 1t AZ fifteen rods in ex
tent. Even taking the lowest figure, the diff
Guilty OF thus advancing on concealed foe, pro
tected by breastwOrks, will be at once perceived.
Nothing daunted, however, the Green Mountain
Boys at once dashed into the water and began
to wade towards the rebel works. They were
permitted to advance considerably more than half
way when the rebels opened a terrific fire OF mus
kerry upon them, cutting them down every
side. The Ve:monterS fired in return. but on at
tempting to reload the depth OF water rendered it
impossible. and after standing their ground for
some time, they were compelled to retreat, amid
a perfect hail of bullets. The cunning of the
rebels IN allowing them 10 cross 80 nearly over
was now seen; for the water seriously impeded
their retreat as il had their advance: and bv the
time the three companies had got out OF range it
was found that about one hundred were killed
and wounded.
Night was now advancing, but still it was de
termined to make another effort 10 dislodge the
enemy. Accordingly. about six companies were
ordered 10 advance 10 the attack Undaunted by
the fate Of their predecessors, tire brave fellows
rushed forward only TO encounter the same diff
cultieS and 10 meet the same fate as the men who
had preceded them IL was impossible, with their
numbers, TO cope with enemy SO admirably en-
trenched. and they were compelled to retreat with
great number of dead and wounded.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-26
Union State Ticket.


The Chicago Psa, in referring 70 the fact that
Br~eHsx's confscation bill had been defeated in
the House. says that Mr.. BRowSIss, the Sena-
sor from Illinois, in Of his speeches in the
early part Of the session stated. in plain and
foecis,le terms. the objections any general act
OF conhscztion. He said that the Government
had 20 carry on the war either as against for
cign foe, citizens in rebellion. II We treated
the rebels as foreign foe. the laws of nations
forbid The confiscation Of private perry; If we
regard the rebels as our own ciilzers, then the
Constitution iorbids The confscation proposed
Those who propose this and other very strong
measures lose sight Of an important fact. The
rebels a individuals. repudiate defy and violate
the Constitution. the Government. even in pur-
suing and furnishing these rebelious men. is not
at liberty 60 disregard the Constitution, but Is
bound by il. To say that when n man violates
Constitution he can be punished otherwise than
The Constitution allows is an absurdity, yet those
who propose and urge extra constitutional meas
ures, would have the Government itself violate
aud destroy the very authority from which it de
riyes is own power TO govern"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-26
A Caustic Letter ON simon Cameron
from Hon. James w. wall, of New

To The Editor Of the Ner York Tribune:
SIR: NV attention has been called 20 the fol
lowing paragraph appearing under your telegraph
&c head, in your issue OF yesterday, and dated at
Philadelphia
Mr.. Wall is present here from Burlington.
with number of his friends, intending 70 chas-
tise Mr.. Cameron for the injury done him last
fall in locking him up in Fort Lafayette"
The above statement is a sheer fabrication.
visited Philadelphia on Tuesday to fulfill an en-
gagement made on the Saturday previous. did
not even know of the distinguished presence of
the ex Secretary OF War in Philadelphia and was
only made aware OF it upon entering the Cont
mental Hotel. by the number of police who ap-
peared to be watching nv every movement.
Upon inquiring the cause, learned to my sur
prise that Simon Cameron at the hotel; and.
appreheDsive of personal attack from me- had
thus protected 'his exits and his entrance" by an
armed posse. The announcement, while it
prised me, at the same time was gratifying as
manifestation that the ex Secretary was just be
ginning 70 have realizing sense of the enormtv
OF the wrong and outrage inflicted upon me. An
awakened conscience first makes a coward of a
man; but sometimes the very fear il provokes is
the harbingcr of genuine repentance. that in
duses the awakened, frightened sinner to ego
and sin no more" Let us all try and pray that
1t may be in this particular instance.
The ex Secretary may. however, dismiss his
fears of personal chastisement, and his starred
body guard. The wrong he has inflicted upon
me Is OF a character that an assault upon a gray
haired man like him will not remedy The grave
issue between himself and the man he has SO
foully wronged can not be dragged down for set
Element To the low arena OF the bar-room of an
hotel or decided by struggle to which black
guards only resort for settlement of their diff
culties. His conduct, according to ali the
rules, has placed him outside the pale within
whose limits gentlemen alone have their remedies
for grievances of this high grade.
The final settlement, therefore, of this Ques-
ton must be left to the legal tribunals of the
country at the proper time. Therein, if the great
principle of constitutional liberty are not a mock
cry and our bOasted freedom sham. may vet be
lett place of refuge for liberty against despo-
tsm, the oppressed against the oppreSsOr
Yours respectfully. JAMES W WALL
Burlington, April IL 1862
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-26
DIED.

BRIGHTON Friday, April % at 10 minutes past 10
A. NJ, Major Bright, in the SD year of his age.
The funeral VIII take place Sunday afternoon, at
O'clock from his late residence, No. - Pennsylvania
street The friends of the family are respectfully invited
attend without further notice Funeral services by
Rev. Mr.. Colclazier.
wIIM0T-ln this city, on Friday morning, Ap il 25th
Theodore H. of Mr.. sam c. Wilnot. aged % years
Funeral services at the residence of his father, North
Pennsylvania street. opposite the Blind Asylum iomor-
Sunday, at O'Clock. Friends of the family are
invited to attend.
McCARTY-On Sunday, the 18th instant Edmond
Thomas, infant son Of Simon and Margaret McCarty.
Dear lamb why hast thou left u.s.
Thine was prospect bright;
AFathers care. Mothers love
To strew thy path with light
Yet life hath and sorrows,
From which no friend can save,
And evils might have throngei thy path
Which thou vert weak Go have.
There is a heavenly Shepherd
And thy infant charms
Had caught the tnee of care woe,
He called thee to his
And though the shadowy valley
With Deaths dark form was dim,
Lights cheered the stormy passage,
And thou safe with Him.
Edmond Thomas, darling. then FAREWELL
Thou'rt free from ever.
And while with angels gone to dwell,
May thy spirit round Us hover.
Mrs. SIDNEY WARD.
INDIANAPOLIS April IS 1852
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-26
HnIieck and Mcclellan.

We have good authority for saying that letter
has been written by General Halleck to member
OF his family in this city, in which. with a sol
dierS' anxiety for the giving of honor To whom
honor Is due, he aScribes the credit of the entire
plan of move ments at the We est, and the SUCCESS
iul combinations which have resulted in the re
possession, by the Union. of Missouri. Kentucky
and Tennessee. To Major General Mcclellan.
This handsome acknowledgment is creditable to
both the Generals concerned General Halleck
takes nothing from his own title to the gratitude
of the people by such a statement In all the
qualities constituting great military leader he
has no superior 1t is subject of profound graf
itude that the nation has two such soldiers as Nc
Ciellan and Halleck, men who are above all
political intrgues, in an age when political
connections seem TO determine the fate of
personal regulations, and who do their work with
steadiast devotion to duty, needless of the at
tacks OF faction or the criticism of popular lead
ers. y short time ago General Halleck was. by
aradcal paper, denomnated "this upstart Hal
leck." His upstarting was a blessing the
Union, and If Gen. Mcclellan planned the West
ern campaign. 10 Halleck is due the equal praise
OF executing it. No soldier wishes honor which
does not belong to him, is any true soldier
enviouS OF the reputation of brother in arms
be written when il shall be ended, and in calmer
times OF reflection the country will remember
with praise those Generals who throughout the
whole shall have kept themselves free from all
political connections with any party, and who
shall have pursued the plain path of duty for
soldiers OF the Union-N Y. Jour. Of Com.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-26

their debt OF military service to their country.
that the burdens should not fall exclusively on
the most ardent and patriotic
/ therefore recommend the passage Of law de-
clasing that all persons residing within the Con
iederate States, between the ages Of eehteen and
thirty i've years, and rightiuly subject 70 mill
tary duty, shall be held 10 be in the military SER
vice Of the Confederate States, and that some
plain and simple method be adopted for their
prompt enrolment and organization, repeating
ali OF the legislation herenbefore enacted which
would Conflict with the system proposed.
f|f 8Af JKFFERsoS DAVIS.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-26
Our Army OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Cairo.
CAfRo. April %. 1867


J. j. BNsHAx, ESQ Yesterday afternoon the
sun made desperate effort to force a few rays
through the murky atmosphere that surrounded
this region, bot gave Il up alter a struggle of an
hour. and the night CLOSED in with the usual per-
sistent rain. An elemental truce, however. was
fixed up, while the good people and the bad were
dreaming OF floods and shipwreck and this morn
ing We were greeted by glorious sunshine look
ing more beautiful from its rarity and infusing
most delicious feelings from the same cause
The river also ceased TO rise sometime between
nightiall and dawn, AMI the good people have
been jubilsnt all day. They have escaped so far
the great misfortune of break in the leyee. and
although their habitations chiefly surrounded
by water. and they have 10 move about i'm boats
and on bridges their rejoicing On their escape
from far greater calamity Is hearty and sincere
What blessing stream of sunshine often
brings IN its train. Would that we could hope
that the food of our National calamities were
now full and that the sunshine Of peace would
force its way through the storms and clouds that
envelop the land ia their gloomy folds. Those
who set at home and read Of war, and only visit
battle-6elds after a great slaughter. horrible as
the sights are. have no idea oil the 1.-THE of the
suffering entaied by great war To know it
and TO appreciate II they must follow the march of
an army IN all weather-be with the men in the
damps and storms and the thousand varieties of
exposure where disease is originated. and follow
the sick and dying-the numberless discharged
with broken coEstitutiOns-to their homes They
must see the fields desOated on a march and the
suffering unavoidably ent.,iled innocent and
helpless parties at every step. Take our Indiana
regiments as sample. But few months ago
they lett home full-a thousand strong at least
full OF life and hope and eager for the fray. How
lev comparatively have fallen IN battle, and vet
they are already reduced one-half. Few of our
regiments-nOne indeed that have met with,
can turn out over FIVE hundred hale hearty men
W hat food for reflection is here We look to
Corinth aud OrkIOwn-anyv here that great
battle may be expected. ~ "a blessing and relief.
a terrible slaughter will be a great saving of life
and We should rejoice that the NapOleonic policy
has at length been adopted by the enemy as well
as by our own commanders.
There Is nothing new from above or below to
day that / can hear.
y number OF heavy Dihlgren guns have arrived
at the Naval Depot. They are savage looking
monsters. This Naval Depot is an institution
peculiar to Cairo. Ii is floating navy yard, and
very neat and rather extensive concern at that
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-26
From the Richmond Enquirer
Jeff. Dnvis,s Conservation NIeAsage.

Jeff. Dayis's COnscrIptiOn Message.
The following is President DAvIss message,
recommending the passage Of conscription law:
To the Senate and House Of Representatives. Of the
Confederate States:
The operations of the various laws now in
force Tor raising armies has exhibited the necess-
" for reform. The frequent changes ana amend
ments whicl. have been made have rendered the
system SO complicated 10 make il often quite
difficult 10 determine what the law really l.. and
TO what extent prior amendments are modified by
more recent legislation
There l. also embarrassment from conflict be-
tween State and Confederate legislation / am
happy 10 assure YOU OF the entire harmony OF pur-
pose and cordality oi feeling which has continued
10 exist between m, set and the Executives Of the
several States, anu it j. 10 tins cause that our sue
keeping adequate forces in the field is To be
attributed.
These reasons would suffice for inviting your
earnest attention 10 the necessity of some simple
and general system Tor exercising the power of
raising armies. winch is vested in Congress by the
Constitution. But there i another and more i'm
pOrtAnt consideration. The vast preparations
made by the enemy tor combined assault at
numerous points on our frontier and seabOard
have produced results that might have been ex-
pected. They have animated the people with A
spirit OF resistance - general, TeSOlute and 80
sells sacrificing that It requires rather to be regu
lated than To be stimulated. The right of the
State 10 demand. AMI the duty OF each citizen TO
render military service need only 10 be stated 10
be admitted. IL il not, however. wise Judi
cious policy TO place in active service that portion
of the force OF "A people which experience has
shown TO be necessary n reserve Youths
der the aye OF eighteen years require further in
struetlon: men of matuIed experience are needed
Tor maintaining order and good government at
home, and IN supervising preparations for render
ing efficient the armies the held.
These two classes constitute the proper re-
serve Tor home defense, ready 10 be called out in
case OF any emergency, ami TO be kept in the
field only while the emergency exists But in
order 10 maintain this reserve intact Il Is neces-
sary that in a greet like that IN which NE are
now engaged. all persons OF intermediate ages.
not legally exempt for good Cause. should pay