The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12

From the Chicago Times.
We think we do not misjudge the temper
or the intentions of the democratic party in
saying that it is not only disposed to treat
Mr.. johnson with caudor, but with |
kindness. The difficulties surrounding his
position are fully realized by the people, and
the tragic death of Mr.. Lincoln has touched |
their sensibilities, and been effectivein awak- |
ening their sympathies for his SUCCESSOR
There are none who are disposed to seek oc.
casion for assailing him. and it there should
arise an opposition to his administration as
vigorous as that which Mr.. Lincoln was call
ed to encounter during part OF his first term,
but which, so far as the democracy is con-
cerned, was fast disappearing before the hu-
name and conservative policy he had indica-
ted but a few days prior to his death, it will
be chiefly due to his departure from the
course which his predecessor had determined
upon. 4
From the Albany Argus.
President Johnson's brief speech on taking
the oath of succession is encouraging for the
pledges it gives, and for the promises it
omits. Let patriots help him TO the faithful
discharge of his high and heaven given be-
hest.
From the New York World.
All the democratic papers which have
come to hand since the recent national cal
amity are unanimous In declaring that Presi.
dent johnson should be treated generously
and fairly by the party heretofore in opposi-
ton to the administration. 1t is now in his
power to practically -obliterate party lines by
strictly adhering to the letter and spirit of
the constitution, by insisting upon economy
of expenditure of the national finances, and
by a wise and conciliatory course of conduct
tnU I'd tha of tha naonla -
In time an opposition to the administration
will spring up it is indispensable to the
proper working OF our Institutions that such
should be the case; but it may be confined
to differences as to measures, and not to great
national ends.
From the New York EI press
What the past life of the new president
we all know pretty ell,-and the general
policy of General jackson pretty we'll en-
bodies it,-th;s being
! LIST. A sound currency, redeema in gold and
silver,-if not, gold and SILVER ITSELF
| Mr.. johnson was among the first and
foremost in resistance to the policy of a ma
tional bank, and Joined with Gen. Jackson
heartily In all the wars upon that institu
ton.
| I'd. Free trade and free commerce as far as
possibly consistent with the revenue no mono
policing protection for the lew at the expense OF
the many.
Sd. Strong states rights, ever in subordinat N,
| however, to the constitution. The new doctrine
of the republicans, that the federal government
can build railroads, bridges, SC, override state
institutions of this character, Mr. johnson has
condemned.
Attn. The strict construction of the federal con.
stitutipn, with due regard to the rights of the
states. Or, in other words, Mr.. Johnson has evel
been democrat, and ever in opposition tn,
| federallsts.
When the sece. sionists seeded and brok,
mp the constitution, Mr.. johnson, in 1861, a,
under Gen. jackson, In 1882, stood by tho
Union OF the states, and so came to act with
the Unionists of Tennessee, in opposition Il
the secessionists of that state.
The masses of the people in opposition u
the paper money monopolies, and the pro
hibitory tariff monopoly, have ever found il
Mr.. johnson n friend, and he has ever de
nounced the new creed, or rather old creet
renewed, that a great national debt is a grea
national blessing.
Under these circumstances the question
Of slavery being settled we see no difficulty
which the great body of the democrats will
have In supporting the administration of Mr.
johnson. provided he il true, as now pledged
to his past life, and mis- past policy.
The Case of Bowies, MillIgan and Horsey
INDIANAPoLIs, May 10
. The msst profound feeling exists with re
gard to the execution of Messrs. Bowles
Milligan aud Horsey on the 10Th inst. Bowie
san octogenarian, mnu who has served hi
country in heretofore. Milligan is
lawyer. respected by the people of his town
Huntington a member of a christian church
infrm in health. and nearly 60 years of age
Horsey is plain farmer, unsophisticated
who simpl followed the lead of others Al
of themshave wives and children; all of Their
l-have suffered long Incarceration. 1t the
are guilty as recalled rebel sympathizers
the sentiment is that they should suffer con
r dgD punishment. Every traitor should I'd ee
, his fate but. In this instance, | uuhesitat
ingly say that public opinion, as / have as
, certained it, is, that, if the penalty threa,
ened is visited on these men, 1t will be pro
ductive of no good In Indiana or elsewhere
and will consign men to their graves VIII
g might just as well be suffered 10 live. Tc
day the prisoners made application in tn
United States circuit court for writ O
: habeas corpus. If 1T is granted, they vii
Z appeal 10 the president directly. If it j
, refused, they will appeal to the suprem
court of the United States. II is said thu
the military authorities to whom the orde
' for their execution by hanging was transmit
e ted have Instructions 10 pay no attentio
. whatever TO civil writs. Meanwhile tn
r work OF preparing for the execution goes o,
! al Burnside Barracks. ~
g Mexican Immigration.
From Washington letter, May 5.
Throuipy of all d,.r,,;,o A.